Citizens' Climate Lobby
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Ernesto Alcantar, Potential Energy Coalition | April 2024 Monthly Speakers | Citizens' Climate Lobby
April 13, 2024 19:20 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAs a core member of the strategy team, Ernesto leads PE’s messaging, research and strategy across several topic areas, including extreme weather, electric vehicles, and nuclear energy. Before joining the team, Ernesto was a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group, where he led strategy and transformation work across sustainability, healthcare, and commercial banking. He graduated with a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. Ernesto will be speaking to our joint...
CCL Training: Managing Your Money In Your Group
April 12, 2024 21:47 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBEspecially with big tabling events for Earth Day and our annual conference coming up, many chapters may be in need of support in figuring out how to manage their local funds. This training will walk through various ways to raise and manage money in your group for things like chapter activities and conference scholarships. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:55) General Overview Considerations (5:20) Ideas for Conference Scholarships (12:13) Managing Money At G...
CCL Training: Climate Conversations Campaign For Earth Month
April 05, 2024 18:54 - 50 minutes - 94.8 MBFind out more: https://cclusa.org/conversations For such a big challenge, we don’t talk much about climate change. All that silence means that climate change can feel less important to pay attention to than it really is. After all, if we’re not talking about it, how big can the problem be? For Earth Month, CCL volunteers are having climate conversations across the country with their friends, family, and communities. Our goal? 25,000 climate conversations that have a ripple effect, leading ...
CCL Training: Diversity & Inclusion Updates (2024)
March 29, 2024 21:38 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBJoin CCL's Diversity & Inclusion Director Karina Ramirez for a training that will provide an update on all of the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives CCL has been up to in the past year of our programming. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:05) Overview of Programs (10:01) Goals and Progress (19:28) Resources and Recommendations Find out more: https://community.citizensclimate.org/diversity-inclusion-at-ccl Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/di-updates-...
CCL Training: Diversity & Inclusion Updates (2004)
March 29, 2024 21:38 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBJoin CCL's Diversity & Inclusion Director Karina Ramirez for a training that will provide an update on all of the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives CCL has been up to in the past year of our programming. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (4:05) Overview of Programs (10:01) Goals and Progress (19:28) Resources and Recommendations Find out more: https://community.citizensclimate.org/diversity-inclusion-at-ccl Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/di-updates-...
CCL Training: 2024 Conservative Climate Leadership Conference Highlights
March 22, 2024 20:16 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBJoin us for a half hour recap of some of the best parts of CCL's 2024 Conservative Conference presentations and keynotes. We'll plan on watching shorter segments that sample highlights from through the conference's line-up of speakers. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:13) Neil Chatterjee (8:59) Grace Stanke (16:33) Catrina Rorke (23:08) Farm Bill Panel Watch more of the presentations and follow along with the slides at: https://cclusa.org/presentations More...
CCL Podcast: What is Your Climate Change Role?
March 22, 2024 09:05 - 35 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this month’s episode of Citizens Climate Radio, Eileen Flanagan, a writer, social change teacher, Quaker, and activist, dives deep with host Peterson Toscano into four different roles people have traditionally taken in change movements. In addition, Erica Valdez and Horace Mo join Peterson for a vibrant discussion about their personal experiences in taking one of these roles. See our complete show notes including links to guests, a full transcript, and possible action steps you can take...
CCL Training: Empowering Your Requesting Workshop
March 15, 2024 22:36 - 25 minutes - 47 MBThe strength of CCL's chapters runs on volunteer leaders feeling empowered to make requests, especially requesting volunteers to participate. This session, lead by Jean Ritok, former Group Co-Leader of the Raleigh Durham Chapter, takes you from your existing skill level in asking, to empowered asking. It’s an avenue to partnership in your chapter, volunteers enjoying their participation and peace of mind that your chapter is humming.
CCL Training: Planning Your March Drop-off Member Of Congress's Local Office
March 09, 2024 20:36 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBYour members of Congress (MOCs) will be working in their district/state offices during the last week of March and first week of April. Join this training to learn more recommendations to help your MOCs keep the policies in CCL’s policy agenda front and center by dropping off material that shows climate policy has strong support in your district/state. The ideal drop-off will help build your relationship with the office and demonstrate a steady drumbeat of climate activism and increased sup...
Karina Ramirez and Drew Eyerly | March 2024 Monthly Speakers | Citizens' Climate Lobby
March 09, 2024 20:04 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBCitizens' Climate Lobby's Karina Ramirez and Drew Eyerly will present on "Understanding What You Don't Understand," which outlines the importance of working together while embracing differences. Andrew (Drew) Eyerly serves as CCL’s Conservative Outreach Director, where he lends a conservative voice and perspective to the organization’s mission while working to recruit, engage, and retain right-of-center volunteers. Prior to joining CCL, Drew served in the United States Army for 12 years as a...
CCL Training: New Research on the Benefits from the BIG WIRES Act
March 01, 2024 16:42 - 43 minutes - 81 MBResearchers from MIT recently published a paper detailing all of the great benefits that would come from passing the BIG WIRES Act, and researchers from Vanderbilt published a study about the big role household electrification and efficiency will play in realizing the Inflation Reduction Act's climate pollution reductions potential. We also received an update about the status of the IRA's important home electrification and efficiency rebate programs that have been in development for the past...
CCL Training: Crafting Impactful Conservative Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor
February 23, 2024 21:04 - 55 minutes - 104 MBLearn how to get your conservative-friendly Op-Eds and LTEs in your local publications and how to craft impactful messages for conservative areas in this panel moderated by CCL’s State and Local Media Coordinator, Charlotte Ward! Hear from our expert panelists: Mary Anna Mancuso, Contributor at The Hill & RepublicEN EcoRight Leadership Council Member Karly Matthews, VP of Communication at American Conservation Coalition Nathan Crabbe, Editor at The Invading Sea Skip ahead to the follow...
There's Something Funny About Climate Change
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, listeners hear stories, insights, and innovative approaches to tackling climate change. From the unique perspective of a climate change comedian who marries humor with serious environmental advocacy to the empowering tales of youth activism at the global COP28 summit, this episode showcases diverse methods of engagement and action. Highlighting the importance of resilience, space for mental and emotional health, and the groundbreaking work of packag...
Sam Daley-Harris | February 2024 Monthly Meeting | Citizens' Climate Lobby
February 10, 2024 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn July 2007, CCL founder Marshall Saunders asked Sam Daley-Harris to coach him on starting the first CCL chapters. Sam continued to coach CCL leaders over the next 7 years. Sam founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, co-founded the Microcredit Summit campaign in 1995, and founded Civic Courage in 2012. The completely revised and updated edition of Sam’s book, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy, was released on January 9, 2024. Skip ahead to...
CCL Training: What Happened At COP28?
February 09, 2024 16:17 - 46 minutes - 86.7 MBJoin Citizens' Climate International Executive Director Joseph Robertson for training that will provide a summary of the main impacts, takeaways and results of this past December's gathering of the UN Conference of the Parties in Dubai. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:38) CCI Contributes To Global Policy (10:34) Pre-COP 28 Diplomatic Insights (19:08) The UAE Consensus (29:03) COP28 Voluntary Commitments (37:04) On the Way to Baku (COP29) Presentation Slide...
CCL Training: 2024 Media Opportunities
February 02, 2024 21:05 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MBJoin CCL's Communications Team Flannery Winchester and Charlotte Ward for a training that will provide a broad overview of the opportunities chapters have as we begin 2024 to engage with their local news media on climate solutions. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:27) Why Is Media Work Important? (9:46) Looking Ahead For 2024 (24:03) Media Resources Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/2024-media-opportunities Media Resources: https://community.citizen...
CCL Training: 2024 Farm Bill Legislative Overview
January 26, 2024 16:47 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MBJoin CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass for a training that will orient CCL volunteers towards what we expect the Farm Bill process to look like for the year, what CCL's priorities will be within the package and how CCL advocates can work with their members of Congress to help ensure that the climate provisions are maintained. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:18) Farm Bill Overview (12:09) Inflation Reduction Act: Conservation and Cli...
CCL Podcast Celebrates Climate Change Bipartisan Progress
January 26, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 23.6 MBAre you ready for a dose of optimism in the climate change dialogue? The latest bonus episode of Citizens Climate Radio is here to deliver just that. Host Peterson Toscano steps away from the script to bring you a candid and uplifting update on climate action that's happening right where it matters: in Congress. The episode includes the announcement of a significant legislative win—the passage of the PROVE IT Act through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. This bipartisan eff...
Clean Energy Transition AMA w/ Dr. Jesse Jenkins
January 24, 2024 16:59 - 1 hour - 114 MBAs we head into 2024, what questions do you have about the clean energy transition? Join superstar researcher Dr. Jesse Jenkins, lead author of the Net Zero America study and Princeton Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, for an Ask Me Anything to present his ground-breaking climate research with Princeton's ZERO lab and field your questions! Dr. Jenkins’s work: https://mae.princeton.edu/people/faculty/jenkins Zero Report: https://netzeroamerica.princeton.edu/the-r...
CCL Training: 2024 Election Engagement- Helping Climate Voters Elect Climate Champions
January 19, 2024 16:07 - 39 minutes - 74.9 MBIn 2024, CCL wants more climate voters to vote, and we want climate to be a key issue for every candidate in every election. Join CCL's Vice President of Organizational Strategy Tony Sirna and CCL group leader Debbie Change for a training that will discuss options for CCLers to engage during the 2024 elections locally and nationally including the many events and outreach opportunities with CCL's Election Engagement Action Team: https://cclusa.org/election-engagement Skip ahead to the follo...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference Opening & Welcome Keynote w/ Van Jones
January 17, 2024 20:24 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBKeynote speaker Van Jones, author and CNN commentator shares his thoughts on bipartisanship, grassroots advocacy, and building coalitions. Mark Reynolds Executive Director, CCL/CCE Van Jones CNN Commentator, Author and Social Entrepreneur
Flannery Winchester + Brett Cease | Jan. 24 Monthly Speakers | CCL Policy Roadmap & Chapter Planning
January 13, 2024 20:15 - 45 minutes - 84.5 MBTo start off 2024, Join Communications Senior Director Flannery Winchester to find out about CCL's Legislative Roadmap and Chapter Planning Action! Flannery trains and supports volunteers to publish written pieces in local media, appear on TV and radio. She also pitches national media, manages and edits the CCL blog, and keeps our volunteers informed and inspired through social media and regular newsletters. Flannery came to CCL after content and marketing roles at an email marketing agency,...
CCL Training: Developing Your Chapter’s 2024 Action Plan
January 12, 2024 15:14 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBLooking for what actions your chapter can take to help CCL advance climate policy this year? Join Todd Elvins, CCL's National Actions Director for a training that provides a process for developing an effective chapter action plan for your year ahead. Start by asking everyone to reflect on what their own center of climate advocacy. Then use the plan to take all of your volunteer's interests and apply them to CCL's core areas of focus for the year ahead with our template to create your Chapter...
CCL Training: Comparing the new Carbon Border Adjustment and Tariff Bills
January 05, 2024 17:12 - 37 minutes - 69.8 MBSenate Republicans in November introduced the Foreign Pollution Fee Act to impose a carbon tariff on certain imported goods. Congressional Democrats followed this with a December introduction of the Clean Competition Act to establish a similar carbon border adjustment mechanism. Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will compare these bills and the FAIR Transition and Competition Act border carbon adjustment bill that Congressional Democrats previously introduced,...
Climate Change Good News
December 22, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode we celebrate some of the good news the CCR Team have found for you Lily Russian, Karina Taylee, Horace Mo, and Peterson will each share with you good news stories about what is happening in the climate change sphere. You will also hear good news about what you can expect from our show in 2024. Did someone say True Crime Climate mini series?? For full show notes and transcript, visit cclusa.org/radio Lily is a junior at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut, studying Polit...
CCL Training: What’s in the Fifth National Climate Assessment Report?
December 15, 2023 22:37 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MBJoin CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will discuss the latest landmark National Climate Assessment report. This is essentially an America-specific version of the IPCC report, outlining climate trends, impacts, and solutions in each region of the country. Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/NCA5-slides 5th National Climate Assessment: https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/ CCL's Nerd Corner: https://cclusa.org/nerd-corner
Amanda Ripley | December 2023 Monthly Speaker | Author and Investigative Journalist
December 09, 2023 19:41 - 42 minutes - 79.5 MBAmanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, an investigative journalist and the co-founder of Good Conflict, LLC. Her books include High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World and The Unthinkable. To discuss her writing, Amanda has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX News and NPR. She has spoken at the Pentagon, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security. Amanda was a keynote spe...
CCL Training: 2023 End of Year Media Opportunities
December 08, 2023 17:26 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MBJoin CCL Communications staff for a training that will provide a review of important end of the year media opportunities including CCL's Letters To The Editor Topics and Op-Ed Templates resources. The training starts by having media managers share their proudest media successes of the year, and then we cover our latest resources and opportunities to help you end the year strong. We also hear from Susan Atkinson, a Colorado CCLer with an incredible success rate for pitching and publishing op-...
CCL Training: Update on State-Level Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act Climate Funds
December 01, 2023 14:49 - 38 minutes - 71.6 MBJoin Nick Burger, Deputy Director of Energy Administration in D.C.'s Department of Energy & Environment, for an overview of how state-level entities are applying for grants related to the Inflation Reduction Act and the important dates in the application process. Nick will also highlight helpful resources to use to estimate benefits in terms of climate reductions and other co-benefits as well as how CCL volunteers that want to be a support to their local city/state planning offices can be mo...
The Impact of Forests in our Climate Change Fight
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode host Peterson Toscano guides us through an exploration of the role forests play in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change, both in urban and rural settings. Six guests provide personal narratives, expert insights, and actionable strategies that will inform and inspire climate advocates. This episode also delves into Pennsylvania's rich forest history, from its old-growth forests to modern-day conservation efforts, highlighting the legacy of sustainable stewardshi...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Improving Lives Through Game-Changing Climate Cooperation
November 10, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn 1992, the world agreed to “prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system”. In 2023, we are seeing dangerous climate impacts play out everywhere, constantly. Risk, harm, and cost, are all piling up. Lives and livelihoods are at risk, around the world. We may be, however, on the brink of a major breakthrough in the acceleration of global climate action. For the first time, Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement will be materially on the table at the annual United Nations ...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Motivational Interviewing For Climate Advocacy: A Deeper Dive
November 10, 2023 17:56 - 1 hour - 206 MBTransform the way you communicate with members of Congress and folks in your community with motivational interviewing. This workshop led by CCL’s Great Lakes Regional Coordinator John Sabin will review the basics of the technique, including incorporating open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries. Attendees will then take a deeper dive into the process of "evoking change talk," to effectively communicate about climate solutions. This informative session will also include ...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Putting the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Credits In Action
November 10, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 169 MBJoin 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...
#CCL2023 Fall Conf: Resilient Climateering: Staying Strong & Steady in the Face of Climate Change
November 10, 2023 17:49 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBWhether 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
November 10, 2023 17:48 - 45 minutes - 84.7 MBWho 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!
November 10, 2023 17:44 - 44 minutes - 82 MBThe 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
November 09, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 150 MBDesigned 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) Wha...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Creative Coalition Building
November 05, 2023 07:36 - 46 minutes - 86.5 MBBuilding 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
November 05, 2023 07:01 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBBe 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
November 05, 2023 06:55 - 31 minutes - 59 MBClimate 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
November 05, 2023 06:52 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBSit 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 [email protected]. Moderated by Mindy Ahler. Ben Pendergrass VP of Government Affairs, CCL/CCE Jennifer Tyler Sr. Direc...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: CCL Group Leaders Tell All
November 05, 2023 06:51 - 47 minutes - 88 MBAll 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 Cernig...
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Tried & True: CCL’s Tips for Social Media Outreach & Activism
November 05, 2023 06:48 - 46 minutes - 87.2 MBJoin Flannery Winchester, CCL Senior Director of Communications, Nick Huey, CCL Creative Consultant, and Emily O’Keefe, Undergraduate Student at William & Mary and Founder of the Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement, to learn what’s working for CCL’s national social accounts, how some volunteers are breaking through, and how you can put these tips into action.
#CCL2023 Fall Conference: Closing Keynote w/ Danny Richter
November 05, 2023 06:44 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBWe are thrilled to welcome Danny Richter, CCL’s former VP of Government Affairs, for our closing keynote. Danny, the founder of Richter Capitol Hill Strategies, will reflect on his experience at the Pricing Carbon Initiative, a broad network fostering dialogue and encouraging viable solutions that price carbon pollution. He will share his insight on where carbon pricing stands today and offer tips on building networks. Dr. Danny Richter Founder, Richter Capitol Hill Strategies
CCL Training: Leading A Lobby Team
November 03, 2023 19:47 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBJoin CCL staff for a training designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff. In this training, we review the role of a lobby team leader, how they assign team roles, coordinate practice times and how to handle other special situations. This training is Part IV in the “Working With Congress” training series, designed to help our more experienced volunteers and citizen lobbyists get ready for lobbying in-district or in D.C. Skip ah...
CCL Fall 2023 Lobby Training #2: Legislative Plan, Review, and Q&A
October 27, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 112 MBJoin CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler for a training that will review more details and the context for CCL's Fall 2023 Primary and Secondary Asks, as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as CCL's Fall 2023 Lobby Training #1 on Primary and Secondary A...
The Best New Climate Change Books and Podcasts
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBAs a climate advocate, you want to stay well informed, up to date, and equipped in the work you do. On today’s show the Citizens Climate Radio Team willI help you do just that. In today’s show they feature the newest and best books and podcasts related to climate advocacy. They also speak to the creators behind these excellent new resources. Find a full transcript here: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/podcast/episode-89-the-best-new-climate-change-books-and-podcasts/ New Nonfiction...
CCL Fall 2023 Lobby Training #1: Primary & Secondary Asks
October 24, 2023 14:01 - 36 minutes - 68.4 MBJoin CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director of Government Affairs Jennifer Tyler to participate in strategizing for the upcoming fall lobby meetings, get more information on the meeting asks, and have time to get your questions answered by CCL's government affairs team! This is the first of two recommended trainings for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's Fall 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as this Thursday's Oct 26th Lobby Train...
CCL Training: Overview and Benefits of the BIG WIRES Act
October 20, 2023 14:56 - 27 minutes - 51.9 MBThe BIG WIRES Act has been introduced in the House and Senate. Join CCL's Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli for a training that will discuss how this policy could update and streamline the country’s patchwork energy transmission system. An updated transmission system will be technology neutral, prioritize regional flexibility and improve electrical grid reliability and reduce energy costs for all Americans. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:14) Why Trans...
Ben Pendergrass | October 2023 Monthly Speaker | CCL VP of Gov’t Affairs
October 14, 2023 19:41 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBBen is the head of the CCL government relations team in Washington D.C. and in his role, he works to the advance the policy goals of CCL in Congress. Ben has worked for over 20 years in Washington both as Congressional staff and as a government relations professional. For several years, Ben served on the legislative staff of Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM). Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs for a national trade association. Ben has worked in a wide rang...