Derrick Flakoll

Ethan Zindler, head of country and policy research at BloombergNEF and former climate counselor, joins Derrick Flakoll, senior policy associate, to dissect the consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the U.S. clean energy landscape. They delve into how this legislation stifles solar and wind projects while also affecting electric vehicle growth. The duo discusses the political whiplash impacting future investments and whether the situation could have been even worse for the renewable sector. Engaging insights illuminate the intersection of policy and energy innovation.

Matthew Hales, BloombergNEF trade analyst on supply-chain impacts; Derrick Flakoll, BloombergNEF policy associate specializing in North America trade. They unpack the Supreme Court tariff ruling, who benefits in solar and battery supply chains, potential blanket tariffs from the administration, which countries stand to gain, and the legal and timing limits shaping clean-tech trade shifts.