167: Powering the Future: Solar Energy’s Role in a Greener America with Garrett Nilsen

Veteran guest, Garrett Nilsen, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office joins us to discuss advancements in solar technology and the remarkable growth of solar energy in the U.S., now providing 6.5% of the nation's electricity. He highlights the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on domestic solar manufacturing and our progress in decarbonization. Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name? Visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. Episode ResourcesGarrett Nilsen on LinkedIn DOE Website Matt Matern on LinkedIn A Climate Change on Apple A Climate Change on Spotify A Climate Change on YouTube If you enjoyed this episode of A Climate Change, Here is a list of some recent episodes curated especially for you:Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather [Link] Nathaniel Stinnett on His Mission to Mobilize Environmental Voters [Link] Shara Mohtadi & The State-Level Push for Clean Energy [Link] A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our most downloaded episodes: 165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich 164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather 192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change