While there have been green tax incentives in the past, climate policy engineer Jerry Schnoor saidthe Inflation Reduction Act containsthe largest climate investment in U.S. history — though it falls short of the comprehensive energy plan he'd like to see.
Still, the act brings new opportunities for Americans to become more energy efficient and receive money in return. River to River host Ben Kieffer is joined by Schnoor and Elevate Energy's Pamela Brookstein to share how to take part in these programs and how effective this policy could be in fighting climate change. Former IPR midday host Dennis Reese also shares his experience switching to geothermal energy.
Guests:
- Pamela Brookstein, senior projects manager, Elevate Energy
- Dennis Reese, retired midday host, Iowa Public Radio
- Jerry Schnoor, University of Iowa professor of environmental engineering, co-director of the Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research
