Icf Spark Podcast

Tune in to Energy in 30 hosted by Joan Collins and David Meisegeier. On our tenth episode, "IRA and IIJA strategies for utilities," hear from our thought leaders Michael Jung, Erica Larson, and Justin Rodgers as they share their thoughts on the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Together, they discuss trends among utilities and within the energy sector as implementation of the legislation takes shape.Topics in today’s episode include: Opportunities for the reinvention of energy infrastructure with a focus on equityThe increase of funding and financial assistance for customers through state programs, local governments, nonprofits, and other players Shifting toward utility customer and community engagement Opportunities for increased transparency as stakeholders track money from grants and tax credits Consumer-owned utilities taking a more active role as asset owners and operators for renewal power and energy infrastructureBreaking down internal and e