Citizens' Climate Lobby

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Putting the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Credits In Action

Join Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, and Kristin Eberhard, Director of State and Local Policy at Rewiring America, to explore the many incentives of the Inflation Reduction Act and how to take advantage of these benefits. Individuals, homeowners, municipalities and schools can all reap the rewards from a variety of programs and grants available to encourage clean energy product purchases, building upgrades, and building weatherization. Get essential tips on how to talk about these incentives in your community outreach and bring your questions.

CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/inflation-reduction-act 
More info: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/inflation-reduction-act/ 

#CCL2023 Fall Conf: Resilient Climateering: Staying Strong & Steady in the Face of Climate Change

Whether it’s the grueling nature of our long-term work or the overwhelm from concerning headlines about climate, it can be hard to have the energy and motivation to keep pushing for solutions. Thankfully, we have CCL’s Education and Resilience Coordinator, Tamara Staton, on hand to offer practical ideas and tools for how to combine joy with responsibility in a way that helps us worry a bit less, and act a bit more on climate.

CCL Community Resilience Hub: https://cclusa.org/resilience 

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Make Your Lobby Meetings Memorable

Who says lobby meetings should be formal? Learn about the fun and inventive ways Western NC, Utah, and Maine CCL chapters have engaged their members of Congress outside of conventional lobby meetings. From farm visits, to ping pong tournaments, and En-ROADS workshops, CCLers are ensuring their elected officials walk away from meetings they won’t forget.

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Lights Camera Action!

The winter months are perfect for hosting climate film screenings, motivating members of your community to learn more about climate action. Join volunteers Dan Duffy, Bend, OR CCL Group Leader, and Nicola Philpott, West Suburbs, MN CCL Chapter, to hear tips on organizing in-person and virtual film screenings, attracting an audience, and incorporating a film discussion.

CCL Community Film Screening Guides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/307 

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Online Climate Advocate Training

Designed for new volunteers to understand CCL's structure, mission, purpose and methodology, and inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running. Required training if you plan to participate in lobbying. In this interactive workshop you will: learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate and building common ground, review CCL's legislative strategy and policy agenda, and participate in a mock lobby meeting practice.

(0:00) Agenda & Intro To Who We Are
(5:38) What We Care About: Save vs. Savor
(28:17) Experiencing Breakthoughs In Exercising Our Power 
(41:28) Five Levers Of Political Will
(51:47) CCL's Primary Ask For Fall Lobby Days
(1:03:10) Motivational Interviewing Practice & Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting
(1:16:18) Regroup & Closing Thoughts

Slides: https://cclusa.org/advocate-slides 

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Creative Coalition Building

 

Building relationships is core to CCL’s values, and that includes working with other community groups and leaders. This showcase features Chicago, IL, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX and Delaware chapter members who will share their experiences and guidance for working with food pantries, schools, and more.

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Informational Session

 

Be part of CCL’s biggest Informational Session! Great for folks who are just getting started or want to learn more, join this session to hear about CCL’s methods and mission, and how you can make a difference in creating the political will for legislation that will put us on the path to reduce the emissions that are changing our climate. 

 

Elli Sparks

Senior Director of Programs, CCL/CCE

Drew Eyerly

Conservative Outreach Director, CCL/CCE

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Good News for Climate Action

 

Climate policy has come a long way over the last year! Join Dana Nuccitelli, CCL Research Coordinator, as he shares the latest updates on federal climate legislation and how it is paving the way to lower carbon emissions, record clean energy investment, good jobs, and improved infrastructure. Learn how spreading this good climate news is key to our advocacy and outreach.

Dana Nuccitelli

Research Coordinator, CCL/CCE

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: A Chat with CCL Government Affairs

Sit down with Ben and Jenn from CCL’s Government Affairs team to get the scoop on our upcoming virtual lobby week. Our dynamic D.C. duo will cover lobby meeting asks, current political happenings, and legislative strategy as we head into 2024. You can raise a question during the session or submit something you’d like to know ahead of time by emailing conference.inbox@citizensclimate.org. Moderated by Mindy Ahler.

Ben Pendergrass

VP of Government Affairs, CCL/CCE

Jennifer Tyler

Sr. Director of Government Affairs, CCL/CCE

Mindy Ahler

North Wind Regional Coordinator, CCL/CCE

#CCL2023 Fall Conference: CCL Group Leaders Tell All

All across the country, CCL Group Leaders are doing the work to build political will for climate solutions. Join Elli Sparks, CCL Senior Director of Programs, as she moderates a panel of CCL chapter leaders. Learn what it’s like to run groups, big or small, gain tips on how to build and motivate a team, and hear how chapter leaders have overcome challenges and achieved their successes. Audience questions are welcomed and you’ll leave with fresh ideas for your own local chapter.

Joseph Cerniglia

CCL Campus Co-Leader, University of Michigan

Markita McGill

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CCL Chapter Co-Leader