Kristina Costa

In this discussion, Kristina Costa, Deputy Assistant to the President for Clean Energy Innovation, outlines pivotal aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act. She highlights its unprecedented scale and urgency amidst potential political shifts. Costa delves into the importance of state capacities in advancing these climate goals and the need for innovative federal tools to compete with global leaders like China. Additionally, she shares strategies to safeguard these climate initiatives from future threats, emphasizing collaborative efforts in the private sector.

In this insightful conversation, Kristina Costa, former deputy assistant to the president focused on clean energy, dives into the Trump administration's attempts to block innovative green bank programs established by the Inflation Reduction Act. She discusses how these actions weaponize criminal law against environmental initiatives, the impact of funding freezes on community projects, and the broader implications for climate policies. With firsthand experience in the White House, Costa provides a unique perspective on the ongoing legal battle and its significance for America’s clean energy future.