Vice-President, Development-West Region EDF Renewables North America San Diego, California, United States
Thanks to new provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, direct pay provisions, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, unprecedented levels of funding have increased opportunities to meaningfully partner with Native Nations. With approximately 6.5 percent of the nation's utility-scale renewable energy potential situated on tribal lands, there's significant potential for multi-sector partnerships. During this QuickTalk, participants will delve into best practices for engaging with Native Nations and strategies for developing and financing utility-scale energy projects.