Citizens' Climate Lobby

CCL Training: Comparing Permitting Reform Proposals Across the Political Spectrum

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.

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(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 

CCL Training: The Farm Bill Basics

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.

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(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 

CCL Training: How to Create a Clean and Stable Electric Grid (Part 2)

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.

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(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 

CCL Training: How to Create a Clean and Stable Electric Grid - Part One

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 

CCL Training: Tabling Outreach with CCL’s New Materials

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! 

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(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 

CCL Training: Home Electrification and Efficiency Opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act

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. 

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(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  

CCL Training: Local and State Experiences with Clean Energy Permitting Reform

Join CCLers from around the country who will share their experiences in being involved with state and local campaigns to support clean energy permitting and siting projects. We'll discuss why local permitting of clean energy projects is critical to meet our emissions goals and help attendees become more aware of what you might encounter (+ / - ) if your team pursues something locally.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:32) Before You Get Started
(5:22) Why is Local Permitting Important?
(18:45) Examples of Advocacy Materials
(31:24) State and County Level Considerations
(44:07) John’s Experiences In Indiana

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/local-clean-permitting 
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/543 

CCL Training: Focusing Your Grasstops Outreach

Join CCL's Action and Endorsement Coordinator Sabrina Butcher for a training that provides some ideas to start the process of identifying and recruiting allies in our communities. Some of the best tools for convincing friends their voices make a difference and walks us through how to start inventorying your group and potential allies who can support CCL's efforts at the national level.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:40) Why Care About Grasstops?
(6:10) Focusing Your Outreach
(15:00) Important Resources
(20:40) Lessons From The Hill
(28:11) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/focusing-grasstops 
Training Page:  https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/273 

CCL Training: Hosting A Film Screening Update

Join CCL staff and volunteer leaders for a training that will unveil the updated Film Screening Guide resource and walk through how CCL chapters have used screenings to attract their community for discussions on climate and clean energy solutions. 

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(4:46) Setting up the Venue & Guests
(8:55) Asian Pacific Action Team Example
(12:34) Social Time, Actions, & Sharing Your Success!
(16:39) CCL Michigan Chapter Experience
(23:25) Fundraising Options
(28:45) Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/277 
Film Screening Resource: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/307 
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/film-screening-slides 

CCL Training: Growing Your Conservative Membership

Ahead of CCL's March 28-29 Conservative Conference (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/climate-change-conferences/conservative/) join Conservative Outreach Director Andrew Eyerly for a training that will provide ideas and resources for all members of CCL to recruit conservatives. Regardless of your political affiliation, the ideas in the training to engage with conservatives concerned about climate change that also may be interested in joining a supportive community in Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:44) Background
(9:11) Who To Reach Out To
(15:34) Generating Conservative Interest
(26:14) Having A Conversation
(35:51) Putting It All Together

Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/growing-conservative-membership 
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/364