Podcast

Maximizing IRA Funding to Improve Campus Facilities and Impact Students

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced a new incentive structure that has made clean energy projects more appealing than ever to higher ed institutions.

From financial incentives for using renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency, to tax exempt entity refunds and expanded eligibility, IRA funding is making sustainability initiatives more attractive for both public and private colleges and universities.

Higher ed leaders may now be wondering how best to take advantage of this historic opportunity to fund their campus development or renewal strategies.

 

Date and Time

May 1, 2024

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Meet the Speaker

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Becky Wacker, Director of Energy Services Sales for the Americas - TRANE®

Becky Wacker is the Director of Energy Services Sales for the Americas, leading the acquisition and implementation of complex facility programs and projects. She has 15 years of experience helping customers leverage their buildings to better meet their organizational goals, with a particular passion for decarbonization and efficiency.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota while winning two Division I National Championships with the Women’s Ice Hockey team.

Becky sits on the board for Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and NAESCO, and can often be found in a sports venue playing, watching, or coaching in her spare time.