Citizens' Climate Lobby

CCL June 2023 Lobby Training #1: Primary & Supporting Asks

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).

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(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 

Dr. Adam Simon | Citizens’ Climate Lobby | May 2023 Monthly Speaker

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.

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(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 

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