Georgia is a perfect example of a state that is getting enormous investments in the clean energy industry. You have press release after press release on Republican Governor Brian Kemp's website praising this company and that factory. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been another one who has gone to a lot of factory going into her district, cut the ribbon and then go on Twitter or social media or TV and bash the very policy that made that possible. As long as you have that sort of echo chamber, you're not going to hear the whole story.
Billions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act have started flowing into renewable energy projects and manufacturing. That’s bringing jobs and revenue back to the country and to some areas abandoned by the oil, coal and gas industries. Despite the massive investments in their districts, some Republican politicians aren’t fans of the green energy companies moving into their backyards and are doing everything they can to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act – putting them at odds with their constituents. How do we advance the clean energy transition when it’s seen as a partisan issue?
Guests:
Emma Dumain, Reporter, E&E News
Heather Reams, President, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Terry Weickum, Mayor, Rawlins WY
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