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Jun 2025
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Energy and the ‘big beautiful bill’ | li...

Wood Mackenzie
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As the US races against China to develop the most advanced capabilities in AI, energy is critical. In this second episode from the ACORE finance forum, we speak to experts about how US energy policy, and in particular the reconciliation bill now being debated in Congress, might affect that race. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk first to ... Show More
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