About this episode

The episode discusses the growing support for solar power among conservative voices in the U.S. and the implications for energy policy.

More and more, conservative voices are making the case that the U.S. can’t achieve energy dominance without solar power. Even the leading industry trade group is changing its strategy. Earlier this year, Politico reported that the American Clean Power Association launched the “American Energy First” campaign to engage Kellyanne Conway and conservative influencers like Katie Miller “to amplify the benefits of solar energy” and “note the harm that could result from reckless trade policy.” Meanwhile, conservative groups at the state and federal level are advocating for building out solar power in service of private property rights, economic development and national security. Episode Guests: Kelsey Brugger, Congressional policy reporter, Politico Skyler Zunk, Executive Director, Energy Right; Executive Director, America First Energy Lillian Floutsis, Indiana Senior Field Representative, Indiana Land and Liberty, Conservative Energy Network This episode also features a reported piece from David Condos of KUER. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 03:00 – Kelsey Brugger explains American Clean Power memo about reaching out to conservative influencers 06:30 – Does this indicate an…

People in this episode

Guests: Kelsey Brugger, Skyler Zunk, Lillian Floutsis

Topics covered

• solar power
• conservative energy policy
• energy dominance
• economic development
• national security
• clean energy industry

Keywords

• solar energy
• conservative influencers
• energy policy
• American Clean Power
• trade policy
• private property rights
• economic development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Clean Power Association, Politico, Energy Right, America First Energy, Indiana Land and Liberty, Conservative Energy Network, KUER

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