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How State Renewable Energy Laws are Building on Labor Provisions in the IRA

Thursday, November 7, 2024

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM CT

Location: Chicago Ballroom 8-9, Level 4 / Ballroom Level

After the landmark labor protections were tied to additional incentives throughout the Inflation Reduction Act, states pursuing energy transition mandates and renewable energy permitting reforms have included labor standards of their own to drive investment in local workforces. Come hear from stakeholders in these states on their goals in partnering with the utility-scale renewable energy industry.

Learning Objectives:

Full Conference Education
Solar;Storage

Moderator(s)

BH

Bree Halverson

Senior Director, Midwest States
BlueGreen Alliance

Panelist(s)

Chynna Hampton

Equity Director
Climate Jobs Illinois
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Karla S. Lopez

Labor Compliance Manager
SOLV Energy
San Diego, California, United States
HS

Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde

Deputy Director
State of Illinois
Jayne Vellinga (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
Chicago Women in Trades
Chicago, Illinois, United States