In this virtual roundtable held on May 20, 2025, a panel of climate researchers and practitioners discuss the opportunities and challenges of decarbonization in blue states.

For more on our Blue Trifectas Convening, check out organizer Samuel Trachtman’s recap of the event, published in the BESI blog.

Panelists

Dave Weiskopf, Senior Policy Director, Climate Cabinet
Lara Skinner, Executive Director at Climate Jobs Institute. Cornell University
Sam Ricketts, Co-Founder and Partner, S2 Strategies
Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office

Moderator

Samuel Trachtman, Senior Researcher, Berkeley Economy & Society Initiative