Soapbox I S5 I Ep 5 I Opportunity in Uncertainty: OBBB Impact on Renewable Energy Finance I Voices of the Energy Transition

The SOapbox Series

On the latest episode of the SOapbox podcast, our hosts Alicia Orr, Team Manager and Nicole Johnson, Principal Consultant at Spencer Ogden, sit down with Bryan Didier, Partner and Managing Director of Renewable Energy at Monarch Private Capital.

The conversation explores how the passing of OB3 is shaping the financial landscape for renewable energy, from investor appetite and tax credits to long-term planning. Brian also shares insights on hiring trends within finance, the skills currently in demand, and how professionals can build resilient careers in a rapidly evolving sector.

02: 29- What does Monarch do

03:56- What does OB3 entail

06:44- What would the Bill change in the energy market

08:41- Changes after the Inflation Reduction Act

10:48- How OB3 is impacting solar and storage credits

12:45- Investor appetite after the passing of OB3

13:34- Explaining long-term investment horizons to the board

15:43- Hiring trends in the finance industry

19:32- Skills in demand in the industry

22:51- Brian's advice for having a long-term career path within renewable energy finance

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