Adam Freedgood, Principal and Co-Founder of Third Partners, a leading sustainability consultancy, was on the ground in DC this week for the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit by the U.S. Department of Energy. Freedgood shares what he heard, starting with insights on how U.S. energy policy, and the new administration's fossil fuel oriented goals, are clashing with the economic realities and sustainability-forward ambitions cases of American manufacturers and businesses. The summit was a positive, productive gathering of building energy professionals, scientists, engineers, corporate sustainability directors, city managers, real estate portfolio managers, and other stakeholders in the clean energy economy. Attendees shared strategies for successfully implementing advanced energy technologies that reduce operating costs and achieve sustainability goals, such as reducing GHG emissions. For more information on how the U.S. DOE partners with businesses, visit their website at: https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/better-plants