U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor | Defending the Inflation Reduction Act and Building Clean Energy Policy

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is excited to kick off our new podcast, Good Energy, with special guest Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), and guest host Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of SEIA. Good Energy is a unique space for SEIA to bring together clean energy experts, policymakers, activists, and other key players to offer in-depth conversations around the growth and change needed in the U.S. energy landscape. 

Congresswoman Castor played a key role in developing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, the largest climate and clean energy bill in American history. In this episode, Castor discusses with your Good Energy hosts her motivation for advocating clean energy, particularly solar power, which she believes is crucial for reducing pollution, addressing the climate crisis, and making energy more affordable. Her passion stems from her environmental background as a lawyer and public servant in Florida. 

Hear how the IRA is changing the game for clean energy in the U.S., how Castor and other policymakers helped lay the groundwork for the law in the years leading up to the 117^th Congress, and what policies are needed to maximize the growth of solar and storage. 

Your Good Energy hosts and the Congresswoman agree: bipartisan support for clean energy policies is helping to grow the industry and deliver jobs, grid resiliency, and economic opportunity to communities.   

From in-depth interviews with industry leaders to insightful discussions on the rapid growth of solar and storage in the United States, Good Energy connects you with the heartbeat of the solar industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of energy, tune in to stay informed and inspired about the bright future of solar. Listen to full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.