Lunch Plenary

Keynote: Hon. Tim Ryan, Co-Chair, Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future (former Congressman)

Friday, November 61:00 – 2:45

About This Session

Former Congressman and Co-Chair of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, Hon. Tim Ryan delivers a keynote on building the bipartisan coalitions that the energy transition requires. Drawing on his experience bridging political divides, Congressman Ryan brings a perspective on what it takes to move energy policy forward to build a sustainable, equitable, and secure energy future for every community.

Key Questions Explored

  • What does bipartisan support for an all-of-the-above energy strategy look like in practice, and how durable is it?
  • Where has coalition-building across political lines worked on energy, and where has it fallen apart?
  • What does the energy transition need from elected officials that it is not currently getting?
  • How can the industry make the case for a balanced, all-of-the-above energy strategy with skepticism from both parties? 

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