The Successes and Value of the Loan Programs Office with Jonathan Silver

This episode was originally released on October 27, 2021 | In this episode of Holland & Knight Public Policy & Regulation Group's Eyes on Washington podcast series, Energy attorney Taite McDonald is joined by Jonathan Silver, current Senior Advisor at Guggenheim Partners and former Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). Their conversation kicks off with a discussion about an article in The Hill, co-authored by Mr. Silver, titled Clean Energy Industry Has Come A Long Way Since Solyndra Bankruptcy. The piece touches on the drama accompanying Solyndra's bankruptcy 10 years ago, the lessons it still holds for Congress and how the LPO has turned the tide on clean energy investments since then.During this discussion, Mr. Silver provides insight on how the LPO got started and its role in commercializing innovative technology, creating new jobs and battling the climate crisis. They also discuss key LPO accomplishments impacting the industry and provide advice for companies looking to apply for a loan in the future.