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.
Learning Objectives:
Gain insights into leveraging new funding opportunities provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to forge meaningful partnerships with Native Nations.
Understand the implications of direct pay provisions and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on utility-scale energy projects developed on tribal lands.
Learn best practices and strategies for effectively engaging with Native Nations to develop and finance utility-scale renewable energy projects.