Episodes
Friday May 26, 2023
CCL Lobbying Basics: Transformative Power of Constituent Advocacy
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
This training is part of the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to empower you - an important member of our volunteer network - to be ready for lobby meetings, both in-district and in D.C. Learn about citizen advocacy, the advantages we hold as citizens in transforming our government and the policies we adopt, and hear stories from CCL volunteers around the country who demonstrate how citizens can build meaningful, long-term relationships with their congressional office.
Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/transformative-power
CCL Training on Lobbying Basics: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/working-with-congress/lobbying-101
Our June Lobby Day Training Schedule: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272
Tuesday May 23, 2023
June 2023 Lobby Training #2: Open Q&A Discussion
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as the previous week - Lobby Training #1 - CCL's June 2022 Primary & Supporting Asks: https://youtu.be/sBRQRnmMyts)
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
- (0:00) Intro & Agenda
- (2:45) Primary & Supporting Ask Brief Review
- (6:44) Will CCL provide one-pagers for our primary and supporting asks for our meetings?
- (7:44) Are there restrictions with what we can bring into the House & Senate buildings security-wise?
- (9:16) Who should offices be directed to if interested in co-sponsoring the Energy Innovation Act?
- (10:29) Is there a Republican co-sponsor for this session's Energy Innovation Act and do we anticipate any major changes to the bill?
- (12:21) What are the key components in clean energy permitting reform that could speed up the deployment of clean energy and how do we minimize fossil fuel development in the reform?
- (14:48) What is Government Affairs input on a new bipartisan hydro-electric bill that my Senator has signed off on for my state?
- (17:09) Is there a specific permitting bill we anticipate being able to lobby in support of for June meetings?
- (19:27) Why is it that we don't expect the Farm Bill to pass until next year?
- (21:27) Should we also have a supporting ask directed at protecting Inflation Reduction Act funding given it's at risk currently with the House's proposal in the debt ceiling talks
- (23:35) Should we have one or two primary asks if we are meeting with a House member - and how might we decide between clean energy permitting reform or the Energy Innovation Act?
- (26:05) Do we anticipate changes to the Energy Innovation Act? And why is it still not reintroduced?
- (28:28) Should we also be talking in our meetings with the Senate about carbon pricing? Do we think there will be a bill like the Energy Innovation Act in the Senate?
- (30:49) Is CCL working with the Climate Leadership Council or other groups to help reintroduce the Energy Innovation Act?
- (32:10) Are there specific bills that include domestic mining in the permitting reform discussion?
- (32:53) Should we lobby Republicans on a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) instead of the Energy Innovation Act?
- (35:39) How to best understand concerns for opposition to permitting reform from more progressive groups?
- (39:40) Should we contact our member of Congress's energy staffer to get their input on permitting reform ahead of the meeting?
- (41:12) If the debt ceiling isn't raised by our Lobby Day, how will that impact our meetings?
- (44:40) Why didn't CCL include the FOREST Act in it's supporting asks this June?
- (46:16) Can we get more detail on clean energy permitting reform for our
primary ask given how much detail we're used to with the Energy Innovation Act? - (49:57) Would prioritizing community input during clean energy permitting reform expose the process to more NIMBYism?
- (53:53) Why is carbon pricing still needed after the Inflation Reduction Act?
- (55:45) What should we talk about if our member of Congress is already a champion of carbon pricing and clean energy permitting reform?
- (56:40) Concluding Thoughts
Friday May 19, 2023
CCL June 2023 Lobby Training #1: Primary & Supporting Asks
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will review the updates and context for CCL's June 2023 Primary and Supporting Asks as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their in-person meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as the next Monday's - Lobby Training #2 - CCL's Legislative Plan).
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(3:12) What's Happening in Congress?
(9:14) Primary Asks
(25:01) Supporting Asks
(37:18) Conclusion
For Q&A Discussion: https://vimeo.com/828347052/3cc5b1c711
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185
Saturday May 13, 2023
Dr. Adam Simon | Citizens’ Climate Lobby | May 2023 Monthly Speaker
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
The transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy will require massive amounts of metals that go into the production of electric vehicles, batteries, induction stoves, wind turbines and solar panels. Do enough of these metals exist to get the job done? Where can they be found and can they be extracted in a sustainable manner that doesn't lay waste to our environment? For answers, we turn this month to Dr. Adam Simon, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on the global flow of energy and mineral resources with an emphasis on the geologic availability of energy critical metals. Adam has co-authored two textbooks and published seventy papers in the field of energy and mineral resources.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:29) Dr. Simon's Presentation
(27:42) Legislative Update with Ben Pendergrass
(33:56) May Actions & Communications Update
Register for June 10-13 CCL Conference: https://cclusa.org/juneconference
CCL May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Dr. Simon's Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t8YliThJbW1epGPFc9lsvAYlgNV14_ck/view
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Join Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli in an exploration of the permitting reforms proposed by progressives, centrists, and conservatives to learn what the important components are and where there is potential for bipartisan compromise.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:15) Quick permitting background
(10:06) What principles does CCL support?
(12:30) Progressive proposals
(14:12) Conservative proposals
(16:08) Centrist proposals
(18:42) Key permitting reform components
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/comparing-permitting-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/545
Friday May 05, 2023
CCL Training: The Farm Bill Basics
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Tune in for a training that will provide a high level overview of the basics behind the five year cycle behind the Farm Bill, including the roles the House and Senate Committee play in the process and the climate provisions within this year's discussion.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:57) Overview of the Farm Bill''s Budget
(13:56) House & Senate Committees
(21:00) Policy Debates
(28:27) CCL Updates on the Technical Service Providers Access Act
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/farm-bill-basics
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/151
Friday Apr 28, 2023
CCL Training: How to Create a Clean and Stable Electric Grid (Part 2)
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Join CCL Research staff for a two-part training that will provide an overview of what kinds of energy and infrastructure will be needed for a stable, clean energy electric grid and the main technologies that are most likely to get us there. Part two focuses on geothermal, hydro, nuclear and CCUS.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:16) Background and Definition of Sources
(14:36) Strengths & Weaknesses
(25:48) Frequently Asked Questions
(35:10) Concluding Remarks
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/clean-stable-grid-2
Training Topic page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-electric-grid
Friday Apr 07, 2023
CCL Training: How to Create a Clean and Stable Electric Grid - Part One
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Join CCL Research staff for a two-part training that will provide an overview of what kinds of energy and infrastructure will be needed for a stable, clean energy electric grid and the main technologies that are most likely to get us there.
CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-electric-grid
Friday Mar 24, 2023
CCL Training: Tabling Outreach with CCL’s New Materials
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Join CCL Program Manager Elizabeth Dell, Mid-Atlantic Co-Coordinator Thaddeus Waterman, and CCL TX Austin volunteer Arjun Adapalli for a training that will overview CCL's new tabling materials, where to find them, and how to best incorporate them into your spring grassroots outreach plans!
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:37) Why Tabling is important?
(4:48) Preparing to Table
(13:20) CCL's Policy Agenda Handouts and Trifold Display
(18:45) Climate Anxiety Booth
(24:05) Connecting With Your Audience
(31:38) Example Conversations
Tabling Handouts: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources#tabling-materials
Climate Anxiety Booth Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/542
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/tabling-new-materials-slides
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that reviews the technologies and incentives available to make our homes more electric and efficient, and the resources available from CCL to educate your friends and families and communities about these opportunities.
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro and agenda
(3:15) Why go electric?
(5:15) The IRA and Your Home Electrification Bank Account
(13:07) Heat pump space heating and water heating
(19:06) Induction stoves
(22:38) Home weatherization
(26:54) Electric vehicles
(35:22) Rooftop solar and batteries
(38:49) EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/ira-homeowner-slides
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/528
Rewiring America IRA Calculator: https://cclusa.org/ira-calc