Dear Colleague,
Clean energy innovation remains a critical policy domain that intersects the global effort to address climate change with domestic strategic objectives of economic competitiveness and industrial policy. With the passage of landmark laws like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act, the U.S. has seen a surge in investment across advanced renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, batteries, and more.
Federal policy has since shifted, with the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act curtailing or reversing several clean energy provisions, and artificial intelligence introducing new variables into the energy and innovation landscape. Where do we go from here?
Please join Clean Air Task Force, the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, and other experts for an engaging discussion on:
- The current state of U.S. clean energy innovation and technology policy
- Gaps in the innovation ecosystem and regulatory framework
- The implications of AI for clean energy development
- What’s needed to ensure emerging technologies reach their full climate and economic potential
EVENT Details
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1:30 - 3:00pm ET
Tata Innovation Center at Cornell Tech
11 E Loop Rd New York, NY 10044
Meeting Room: 591, 5th Floor
Networking and refreshments to follow.
Please RSVP by September 17 using the button above. Space is limited. This event is open to the public; we encourage you to share the opportunity with others in your network. For questions, please contact [email protected]
We hope you’ll join us for this timely and thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of innovation, policy, and climate action.
Sincerely,
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Darryle Ulama
Senior Technology and Infrastructure Manager, Carbon Capture, Clean Air Task Force
Moderator
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Shaun Doherty
Partnerships Team Lead, Energy Transition and Carbon Management, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
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Featured Speakers
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John Thompson
Technology and Markets Director, Clean Air Task Force
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Sheila Olmstead
Cornell Atkinson Scholar and Professor at the Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University
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Rebecca Meyer
Director, Luminary Labs
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Maria de Sousa
Executive Director, Climate Change AI
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Additional speakers to be announced.
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