Is current legislation up to the task of electrifying the US economy?In this episode of Political Capital, Nate Loewentheil sits down with Alex Laskey, Harvard-educated Founder and Executive Chair of Rewiring America.Laskey, who previously served as the President of Opower (acquired by Oracle for $532M), shares deep insights into the future of climate tech investing.They discuss electric vehicles, heat pumps, grid flexibility, and the Inflation Reduction Act's role in driving clean energy investments.The conversation dives into AI and machine learning for optimizing energy systems, behavioral science in consumer adoption, and the critical need for public-private collaboration.Laskey’s passion for a fully electrified and decarbonized economy provides a roadmap for sustainable investment.
