The Green Blueprint Open Circuit: Jigar, Katherine, and Stephen are back
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Feb 19, 2025 Join the trio of clean energy experts as they humorously kick off their reunion, diving into the latest in the rapidly changing clean energy landscape. They unpack the evolving U.S. energy policies and the challenges posed by recent funding freezes. With a keen focus on solar power and electric vehicles, they also discuss market dynamics and the implications of government leadership changes. Expect intriguing insights on the future of EV sales and battery storage while emphasizing the importance of advocacy and collaboration in this $2 trillion market.
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Clean Energy Growth
- The clean energy economy is booming, with US energy jobs growing 3% in 2023, outpacing overall employment growth.
- Clean energy jobs make up 60% of energy jobs and are growing at almost 5%, driven by renewables.
Perception vs. Reality
- There's a disconnect between the clean energy economy's size and public perception due to a significant spending gap on influence.
- The clean energy industry invests $500B annually but spends $200M on influence, while oil and gas invests $250B and spends $4B.
Second Term Preparedness
- The Trump administration entered its second term much more prepared regarding energy policy compared to the first.
- This is largely due to Project 2025, which outlines their agenda and allowed them to hit the ground running.