A Deep Dive into Renewables, Solar Farms, and Policy Shifts

Join host Rose Daily and guest Michael Allen for a deep dive into some of the most promising renewable energy sources and exploring their potential to power the United States. A special focus will be given to utility-scale solar farms and what it take to bring these large energy generation systems to life. This episode will also touch on whether or not fossil fuels can be phased out completely, as well as how the new federal administration is impacting the clean energy future of our country.Energy Law Wisconsin: https://energylawwisconsin.com/Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits: https://www.irs.gov/credits-and-deductions-under-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022(02:57) A shortage of power in Wisconsin?(04:45) Renewable energy potential of the U.S.(08:20) Factors to consider when developing clean energy farms(10:04) 70% of clean energy comes from utility-scale systems(12:21) Will fossil fuels be phased out completely?(19:08) Financing energy generation projects(22:58) Bringing a solar farm to life(29:23) Tariffs & permitting(31:00) Who owns energy generation systems?(36:30) Maintaining large scale solar farms(38:43) The new federal administration: energy emergency, boycotting windfarms, & increasing drilling(43:07) Impacts to the Inflation Reduction Act