US NEO: the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
Discussion Topics:
- What could a transition to net zero look like in the US? Which sectors and technologies have the biggest role to play?
- Where is there most progress currently being made in the energy transition? Where are the gaps and does the IRA help fill these gaps?
- Recommendations for public and private sector actors to maximize the benefit of the IRA and accelerate the energy transition.
Speakers
Tara Narayanan
Lead Analyst, North America Regional Trends
BloombergNEF
Tara leads cross sectoral analysis for North America, with a focus on long term decarbonization trends. Tara's research has covered economic, policy and company trends in US renewables and clean power, as well as power markets. She is based in Boston. Tara holds an MS in Natural Resources and Environment and an MA in Applied Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering from SASTRA University, India.
Derrick Flakoll
Associate, US Policy
BloombergNEF
Derrick Flakoll is BloombergNEF's Policy Associate for North America. Based in Washington, DC, Derrick covers laws, regulations, and public funding for decarbonization in the United States and Canada. Prior to Bloomberg, Derrick worked in public sector innovation and sustainable development consulting for clients in the US, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. He holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Julia Attwood
Specialist, Industry and Materials
BloombergNEF
Julia Attwood leads the Sustainable Materials team at BloombergNEF. She writes about pathways to decarbonisation for heavy industry, focusing on the circular economy, CCUS, and sustainable materials. Prior to this, she was BNEF's expert in lithium-ion battery technologies, costs and supply chain. Before joining BNEF, Julia researched advanced polymer composites. She holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Cambridge.