Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on What Comes After Biden’s Climate Agenda
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Dec 18, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Granholm, the 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy and former governor of Michigan, reflects on her tenure and the Biden administration's climate strategies. She details the transition of the Department of Energy into a driving force for clean energy innovation. Granholm delves into the complexities of fossil fuel dependency, bipartisan support, and the future of clean energy technologies, particularly in light of the Inflation Reduction Act. Her insights offer a hopeful outlook on America's energy landscape and the importance of strategic initiatives for sustainable growth.
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Clean Energy Growth and Impact
- The Inflation Reduction Act has spurred significant clean energy growth, with over 950 new or expanded factories.
- This growth is projected to achieve 80% clean electricity by 2030 and reduce emissions by 40%.
Bipartisan Support for Clean Energy
- Roughly 85% of the 950 new clean energy factories are located in Republican-leaning areas.
- This bipartisan support makes it politically challenging to reverse these clean energy incentives.
China's Clean Energy Advancements
- Jennifer Granholm visited China to assess their clean energy advancements after her governorship.
- A Chinese mayor, grinning, asked when the U.S. would finally develop a national clean energy strategy.