Citizens' Climate Lobby

#CCL2022: Putting It Into Action Session

Put CCL’s policy agenda to work for you and your chapter. These policies offer new opportunities for you to engage chapter volunteers, reach the public, and find new partners and allies. CCL staff will cover chapter organization, grasstops engagement, community outreach and tabling materials, and local partnerships.

Presentation Slides:  http://cclusa.org/putting-it-into-action 
CCL Community Tabling Resources: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/521 
Take Action Worksheet: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/387 

Sabrina Butcher
CCL Action and Endorsement Coordinator

Brett Cease, PhD
CCL Senior Director of Volunteer Education and Engagement

Elizabeth Dell
CCL Great Lakes Regional Co-Coordinator

T. Todd Elvins, PhD
CCL National Actions Director

Solemi Hernandez
CCL Southeast Regional Coordinator

#CCL2022: Healthy Forests Session w/ American Forests

More trees? Yes please. America's forests are special places that are cherished by our communities, and they are already hard at work pulling carbon out of the air. Joel Pannell, VP of Urban Forest Policy for American Forests and CCL’s Jamari Hartley will discuss how we can protect our existing forests and plant new trees to maximize their climate benefits through local engagement, partnerships, and national legislation.

American Forests Website: https://www.americanforests.org/our-programs/ 
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/forest-slides-22 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/healthy-forests 

#CCL2022: Legislative Strategy Session

We’ve got a split Congress next year. What does that mean for CCL legislative strategy? Join CCL’s DC team, Ben Pendergrass, VP of Government Affairs and Jenn Tyler, Senior Director of Government Affairs for their take on the Congress makeup, what kind of policies we’ll see coming out of the new Congress, and how climate advocates can keep moving bipartisan climate solutions forward with their Member of Congress.

Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/leg-updates-dec-22 
Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/lobbying-strategy 

#CCL2022 Opening & Welcome w/ Madeleine Para

Madeleine Para, Executive Director, CCL/CCE
Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join 
For the full transcript of Madeleine's remarks see: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/ccl-rolls-out-expanded-policy-agenda-at-december-virtual-conference/ 

#CCL2022: CCL’s Policy Agenda w/ Dana Nuccitelli

Join Dana Nuccitelli, Research Coordinator, CCL/CCE, to learn about the science behind CCL’s 2023 policy agenda. How will CCL’s policies help the US get to 50% emissions reductions by 2030 and to net zero by 2050? And what are the legislative opportunities next year? Dana will give an overview of carbon pricing, clean energy permitting reform, building electrification and efficiency, and healthy forests.

Presentation Slides:  http://cclusa.org/policy-agenda-slides 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/495 

#CCL2022: Opening Keynote with Former U.S., Rep. Carlos Curbelo

Remarks from former U.S. Representative (R-FL) Carlos Curbelo. Full transcript here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/blog/former-u-s-rep-carlos-curbelo-opening-keynote-december-2022-conference/   Principal of Vocero LLC

#CCL2022: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) w/ Niskanen Center

“CBAMs” are more than just a catchy acronym — they’re also the best way to move carbon pricing forward in the next Congress. Shuting Pomerleau from the Niskanen Center and CCL’s Kyle Kammien will talk about how CBAMs can unlock America's manufacturing and competitive edge, and what to say to Congress to build support for these policies.

Niskanen Center:  https://www.niskanencenter.org/carbon-border-adjustments/ 
CCL Community Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/132 

#CCL2022: Clean Energy Permitting Reform Session w/ Bipartisan Policy Center

Did you know that without permitting reform, up to 80% of the emissions reductions projected from this year’s Inflation Reduction Act will be unrealized? Join this discussion with Xan Fishman of the Bipartisan Policy Center and CCL’s Ben Pendergrass to learn about permitting reform policies we may see in the lame duck session and in the new Congress. Xan and Ben will also discuss why these policies are critical to accelerate the clean energy transition to meet our climate targets

Bipartisan Policy Center Website: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/ 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform 

#CCL2022: Building Electrification & Efficiency Breakout Session w/ Rewiring America

Today, nearly ¾ of America’s buildings use fossil fuels for heating or cooking. How can we upgrade them to be more efficient and to run on electricity? Ari Matusiak, CEO of Rewiring America, and Tony Sirna, CCL VP of Organizational Strategy, discuss how local communities hold the keys to building electrification and efficiency. Ari and Tony will also provide advice on how to encourage local elected officials and residents to take advantage of rebates and incentives for electrification and efficiency.

Helpful links: 
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/electrification-slides 
CCL Community Training Topic: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/building-electrification 
Rewiring America Website: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/ 
Rewiring America's IRA Calculator: https://cclusa.org/ira-calc 

#CCL2022: CCL’s Policy Agenda w/ Dana Nuccitelli

Join Dana Nuccitelli, Research Coordinator, CCL/CCE, to learn about the science behind CCL’s 2023 policy agenda. How will CCL’s policies help the US get to 50% emissions reductions by 2030 and to net zero by 2050? And what are the legislative opportunities next year? Dana will give an overview of carbon pricing, clean energy permitting reform, building electrification and efficiency, and healthy forests.

Presentation Slides:  http://cclusa.org/policy-agenda-slides 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/495