Inside Look with Chris Castro: From Biden’s IRA Era to Trump 2.0

Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we welcome back Chris Castro, Founding Director, Executive Vice President, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Climate First Bank. Chris has spent his career advancing sustainability, clean energy, and climate action at every level—from local government to federal leadership and now in the private sector.

Joining us just days after leaving his post as Chief of Staff for the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris reflects on his work managing a $16 billion portfolio of grants and technical assistance to help states, tribes, and communities transition to a 100% carbon-free future.

We revisit his first Climate Correction appearance and examine how the climate landscape has evolved since then. Chris offers a behind-the-scenes look at his role in the Biden-Harris Administration, the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and its long-term implications. He discusses the risks and opportunities for climate policy, sustainable business, and investment under new leadership as political tides shift.

Chris highlights the private sector’s crucial role in driving climate solutions beyond government action. Finally, he shares his vision for the future and how listeners can stay engaged in the fight against climate change. Don’t miss this timely and insightful conversation!