The IRA is America First | Ep 182

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir speaks with Chris Moyer, founder and president of Echo Communications Advisors, about the critical role of communication in energy policy. They discuss the importance of effective messaging in the context of the Inflation Reduction Act and the growing demand for energy. Moyer emphasizes the need for a bipartisan approach to energy manufacturing and highlights geothermal energy as a promising solution that can garner support from both sides of the political spectrum. The conversation also touches on the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act for the geothermal sector and the broader energy landscape, the political landscape’s influence on energy policy, the importance of engaging in policy discussions, and the need for permitting reform to facilitate the energy transition. 

They conclude with a call to action to reach out to your political representatives to engage in the political process. You can find your representatives here: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member 

Chris’ book recommendation: The Grid by Gretchen Bakke

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Energy Communication

01:55 The Importance of Effective Communication in Energy Policy

05:02 Understanding Energy Demand and Supply Dynamics

07:45 Bipartisan Support in Energy Manufacturing

12:00 Geothermal Energy: A Bipartisan Opportunity

25:09 The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Impact on Geothermal

26:57 The Importance of Energy Development in America

27:07 Legislative Milestones in Energy Policy

29:37 Understanding Tax Credits and Their Impact

32:21 The Role of Tax Credits in Innovation

35:28 Challenges for Geothermal Energy Development

40:17 The Political Landscape and Its Influence

44:41 Engaging in Policy Discussions

45:48 The Future of the Energy Grid

48:08 Permitting Reform and Its Importance

49:57 Finding Optimism in the Energy Transition

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