Is Congress Killing Clean Energy? What You Need to Know | Chris Moyer
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
Release Date: 07/16/2025
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
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info_outlineCongress has officially passed legislation to phase out key clean energy tax credits—jeopardizing solar, wind, EVs, and America’s position as a global climate leader. So what happens now?
In this week’s Cut to the Chase, Gregg sits down with Chris Moyer, Founder of Echo Communications Advisors and seasoned clean energy strategist, to break down what this shift really means for the industry and how clean energy advocates can respond.
With firsthand experience crafting policy and advising leaders in D.C., Chris gives an unfiltered look at the stakes, the politics, and the messaging tools clean energy companies must use now to stay in the fight.
Because if we don’t shape the narrative, someone else will.
What to expect in this episode:
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Congressional Showdown: The latest on Congress’ rollbacks to clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act
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Politics vs. Progress: How partisan divides threaten renewable energy while oil and gas subsidies remain untouched
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Red-State Risk: Why clean energy jobs and factories in Republican districts are especially vulnerable
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Messaging That Moves: How to craft engaging messaging about climate change without using the words “climate change”
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No Tax Credits, Now What?: Will clean energy companies pull out of the US?
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Permitting Gridlock: How slow approvals and NIMBY resistance stall progress—and what to do about it
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Still in the Fight: Why Chris is cautiously optimistic about the future of clean energy policy
Key Actionable Takeaways:
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Shift the Story: Talk about jobs, energy independence, and economic growth, not just emissions.
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Engage Locally: Slow permitting and NIMBY opposition are solvable with the right community-first approach.
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Adapt to Survive: Explore bipartisan-friendly sectors like nuclear and carbon capture to diversify growth.
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Stay in the Game: The loss of federal credits is a blow, but coordinated messaging and local wins can keep momentum alive.
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Resources:
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Learn more out Echo Communications Advisors: https://www.echocommunications.com
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Connect with Chris Moyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismoyerecho
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