We welcome you to the virtual panel of the APAICS 2024 Energy and Sustainability Summit, /"Innovation in Energy Policy and Production /". Join us to hear comments from Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and from our panelists:

(Moderator) John Yang, American correspondent and news anchor, PBS News Hour

Noel Crisostomo, Transportation Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Energy

Noe Kalipi, Vice President of Development, Aukahi Energy

Radha Adhar, Federal Policy and Community Engagement Strategist, Bezos Earth Fund

Aliya Haq, Vice President, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy

Panel description:
This panel will evaluate the effectiveness of policy frameworks, regulatory incentives and legislative initiatives in facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy, promoting innovation and overcoming barriers to renewable energy adoption. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provide many opportunities for the AA & NH/PI and other communities to participate in the energy transition. The IIJA authorizes €1.2 trillion in spending on transport and infrastructure, which will help increase resilience to climate impacts. More than 7.5 billion of these funds will support the build-out of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, while another 43 billion in flexible spending could be used for battery production. Under the IRA, around €47 billion is eligible to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and an investment of more than €7 billion in hydrogen is needed to create seven regional hydrogen hubs. This session will provide insights into the implementation, challenges and transformative opportunities of leveraging the IRA and IIJA to promote economic stability and growth in local communities.

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