A View From the Hill - A Policy Conversation with Venn Strategies

This IONS podcast episode features Cam Dales (Peak Energy) with Ben Steinberg and Carly Good from Venn Strategies, a lobbying and consulting firm based in Washington DC. They delve into how policy significantly impacts the energy and battery storage industry.The discussion traces US energy policy evolution from the Obama administration's Recovery Act and its early battery manufacturing investments to the current era of industrial policy. Key legislation highlighted includes the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which offered substantial funding and tax credits for domestic battery production. Recent policy, referred to as "OB-cubed," aims to further decouple the US battery supply chain from foreign entities, particularly China, posing challenges for the nascent domestic industry. The experts note the bipartisan agreement on batteries' importance for both economy and national security, anticipating increased policy stability and clarity in rule-making soon.Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/peakenergytech