Developers in the US may face new permitting, regulatory, and development challenges. However, they can continue to deliver renewable energy projects at pace and scale if they are agile and well informed.

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On April 30, one hundred days after the start of President Trump’s second term, ERM hosted an online discussion to take stock of the new policies that impact renewable energy development.

Speakers discussed the White House's Executive Orders, DOGE, tariffs, and possible changes to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). They explored what these changes mean for renewable energy developers in practice and how the industry can continue to deliver projects at pace and scale.

Moderator:

  • Todd Hall, Global Renewables Lead, ERM. Todd is a Partner based out of ERM’s Denver office with about 30 years of experience providing general sustainability consulting support for capital project development, principally focused on the energy sector, both domestically and internationally.

Speakers:

  • Nikki Payne, North America Renewables Lead, ERM. Nikki is a Partner based out of Southern California with about 20 years of experience in capital project delivery, with a strong focus on renewable energy and technology sectors.
  • Peter Whitfield, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP. Peter is a Partner based out of Washington, DC. He assists clients with environmental review and permitting on energy and infrastructure projects as well as defending those reviews and authorizations in litigation.

Who should watch:

  • Renewable energy project developers
  • Environmental compliance and permitting professionals
  • Energy strategy and sustainability leaders
  • Investment and advisory firms in the energy space