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Will the IRA be rolled back if Republicans win the election? Which areas are most vulnerable? And how can climate-tech founders navigate a possibly changing climate policy landscape? In one of our most candid Down to Zero episodes to date, Shaneez Mohinani and I tackle ideology, politics, and the future of energy policy with none other than Kate Gordon, former Senior Advisor to US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. Some highlights: 📢1. Why the election outcome matters: “The ability to get more climate legislation through will rest on who's president. Every piece of the bills is being implemented by the agencies, by civil servants. Former President Trump said that he will dismantle the civil service if he takes office. That's a real threat.” 📉2. The MOST vulnerable parts of the IRA: Electric vehicle credits, labor unions, and more are vulnerable. Take a look at the podcast/Substack (links below) for the full scoop. It's not easy to overturn a policy that is creating real benefits to people (see Obamacare). 🍀3. The LEAST vulnerable parts of the IRA: Carbon removal, hydrogen, SAF, and other technologies have bipartisan support and large economic opportunities for red states. "There is a bigger pot of things that are not really controversial than there are ones that are.” 💭4. The importance of storytelling: "Talk about resilient local economies and how these technologies will help us get there. That is so much more resonant in any political regime than talking about getting to a 1.5-degree global temperature." 💰5. How to win DOE funding It’s not just about tech and scalability. You should also show real community benefits. But be honest about them. ⏩We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! #IRA #climatetech #climatepolicy #2024election
Love the focus on storytelling, Florian. Always an important part of every communication.
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