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The Inflation Reduction Act and Implications for Clean Energy in Washington

October 19, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPme776bTvaNKLYx2tgg4Q

 

The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant piece of legislation passed by the US Congress to tackle climate change and environmental justice. Businesses, communities and consumers will have opportunities to access funding for a wide array of clean energy investments. This webinar is intended to provide some perspective on provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that can help propel Washington’s transition to a cleaner and more prosperous economy.

Join us online, on Zoom, on Wednesday, October 19 from 12-1 pm PT to learn from the experts:

Christine Rolfes, Senator, Washington State Legislature
Senator Rolfes represents the 23rd Legislative District and serves as Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. In addition, Christine is the Senate’s chief budget writer and negotiator, and helped shepherd passage of historic investments in clean energy through the state operating budget.

Sam Ricketts, Co-Founder of Evergreen Action
Sam is a co-founder and co-director for Evergreen Action. He’s also a nonresident senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. Previously, he led climate policy and strategy as climate director for Governor Jay Inslee’s presidential campaign. In prior roles Ricketts was the first executive director of the Congressional Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC), and worked in the Washington State Governor’s Office.

Hilary Moffett, Vice President, Fortescue Future Industries
Hilary is a Vice President of Fortescue Future Industries (FFI). FFI is a global green energy company committed to producing zero-carbon green hydrogen from 100% renewable sources. The company has announced it will evaluate the feasibility of converting the former Centralia, WA coal mine into a green hydrogen production facility.

Details

Date:
October 19, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPme776bTvaNKLYx2tgg4Q