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Climate Week is about to kick off in New York, so Lauren Collins and Michael Joyce, who are both partners at the law firm of Vinson and Elkins, join the show to talk about what to expect from Climate Week, what kinds of news and announcements they will be keeping an eye on and how the overall conversation about Climate Week -- and climate coverage in general -- has evolved over the years.

We also mark the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act with a deep dive on the impact that legislation, particularly the tax credits it contains, has had on the energy sector. Lauren and Michael discuss  how the IRA will continue to reshape the energy mix and what to watch for as US government agencies continue to release related tax and regulatory guidance. They also share insights about Basel III and other headwinds that might slow the momentum of the IRA. Finally, Lauren and Michael offer their bold predictions about what lies ahead for the IRA in the next few years.

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Highlights

How the conversation around Climate Week has evolved - (3:14)
News to watch for coming out of Climate Week - (6:09)
How and where firms are investing in renewables - (10:21)
The IRA's impact on specific energy sectors - (16:24)
Headwinds the IRA is facing - (20:23)
The threat Basel III poses to tax equity and renewables investing - (21:38)
US Treasury's much-anticipated guidance on hydrogen - (25:53)
Questions developers are asking before closing deals - (29:09)
The need for more talent throughout the industry - (30:46)
Tax issues that continue to fly under the radar - (33:05)
'Stacking' tax credits takes off - (37:09)
Biggest takeaways from the first year of the IRA - (38:11)
Lauren and Michael's bold predictions - (41:44)

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