The Inflation Reduction Act is quickly becoming a focal point in the United States’ impending presidential election. New Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz joined Presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the campaign trail this week, where he will likely continue to promote the more than $1 trillion spent on clean energy infrastructure as result of the IRA and 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
In comments to Renewable Energy World, Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group co-chair Scott Segal said that “Walz seems capable of holding nuanced views on energy policy.”
“While he supports the buildout of charging infrastructure and electric school buses, Walz also understands the importance of liquid motor fuels, particularly given the significant footprint of biofuels production in the state. New developments are in the offing for biofuels, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel, and Walz will be a familiar leader on each,” commented Segal.
There is concern that the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance might unwind many of the benefits of the legislation should they prevail in November.
