Jeremy Michalek

Jeremy Michalek, a Professor of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses the implications of President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill on U.S. energy. He highlights the phase-out of clean energy incentives and the rising demand for energy driven by technology. Michalek examines how this bill risks increasing U.S. dependence on China for battery production. He also contrasts fossil fuels and renewable energy's roles in the future, addressing the broader economic and national security challenges of relying on critical minerals.