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Insights & Impact Forum: Investing in Minnesota with the Inflation Reduction Act
October 26, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
$30
Event summary
The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022 granted $370 billion of support to projects that would boost clean energy. This funding, alongside other expansive initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signifies unprecedented federal commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and improving other environmental issues.
The government provided guidance for new programming under the IRA earlier this year. On Thursday, Oct. 26, Environmental Initiative will host an Insights & Impact Forum to bring together Minnesota’s nonprofits, state governments, community leaders, and business authorities for a conversation about where the funds are headed and what resources are currently in development.
Join us in the Ballroom at Macalester College from 3 – 6:30 p.m. to learn how these tools will impact the state of Minnesota and its marginalized communities. Panelists will also discuss how federal investments are helping the state meet the goals of the Justice40 Initiative.
Speakers
- Katrina Kessler, Commissioner — Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Shannon Lotthammer, Assistant Commissioner — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Peter Lindstrom, CERTs Manager of Public Sector & Community Engagement — University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships
- Rick Carter, Chief Executive Officer — LHB, Inc.
- Channon Lemon, Founder — Intent Energy
- Carolina Ortiz, Associate Executive Director — COPAL MN
- Grace Arnold, Commissioner — Minnesota Department of Commerce
Schedule
- 2:30 p.m. — Doors open, registration, networking
- 3 p.m. — Welcome
- 3:15 p.m. — Government Panel
- 4 p.m. — Community Panel
- 5 p.m. — Panelist Q&A
- 5:30 p.m. — Informal networking and close
Who should attend
- State and local elected officials.
- Local government staff.
- Community groups and nonprofits.
- Residents interested in the environment, economic development, and justice.
- Youth environmental leaders and advocates.
- Businesses and consultants working in agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and water.
- University students, faculty, and staff.
Registration
Registration for this event is $30. If cost is a barrier, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Geissinger, we have no-cost tickets available.
Questions? Contact Rachel Geissinger at 612-334-338 ext. 8122.
Related resources
- Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook – The White House.
- Justice40 – The White House.
- Climate Action Framework – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.