First-of-its-kind roadmap to get in the mix ???
Climate Changemakers
A modern climate advocacy network equipping busy productive people to advocate for systems-level U.S. climate solutions.
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It’s not every day that Rep. Mike Levin comes to town (Zoom Town, anyway) and delivers zingy one-liners like:?"It should not be easier to build a multi-state pipeline than a multi-state transmission line."
Today kicks off Week 2 of 5 in our advocacy campaign on transmission reform,?an?incredibly important?climate solution that has typically been left to the ~professional advocates.~ But expanding the U.S. power grid also needs public support to make progress, and this campaign gives us a roadmap to actually get in the mix and make an impact. So let's get in the mix!?
One important stop on the roadmap is to meet with our members of Congress for a constituent meeting.?This is?the most impactful civic action we can take, and we'll use the opportunity to urge our reps to co-sponsor some awesome federal bills that would enable us to fully embrace U.S. clean energy potential.?I'm excited!
If you're feeling apprehensive about being face-to-face with a congressional staffer, I promise it's not so scary. You'll be on Zoom with a small group of fellow changemakers, and the staffers are normal people who also just want to make the world a better place.
Knock knock! Can I talk to you about my top priority, climate action?
Madeline Dyke Co-founder, Climate Changemakers
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
ACTION PLAN: WEEK 2/5 ??Expanding the U.S. Power Grid
The U.S. power grid is outdated and fragmented — and that’s a big?problem. Transmission reform is an essential step toward fully embracing our clean energy future, and?there are a few proposed federal transmission bills to address it. We can urge policymakers to 1) make it easier to build new transmission lines and 2) improve existing grid efficiency.?See the 5-step Action Plan!
Take action?anytime on your own time –or–?drop into any action meetup.
VIRTUAL???? ????Monday night? |? Thursday night??|? Friday morning IN-PERSON?????? ?Brooklyn? |? DMV? |? Kansas City? |??Madison?
Just show up, and the host will facilitate the rest!?No prep needed.?You'll accomplish one of these powerful, proven-to-get-results civic actions?within the hour???
?Get in, get out, get on with your week.?Community members report?feeling more focused, hopeful, and connected — because this is effective climate advocacy that gets real results. See some of our impact.
GET TO KNOW THE GRID ?? Mind-boggling bottleneck fact
A recent study by Berkeley Lab found ~2,000 GW of clean energy in the interconnection queue, meaning it can't start generating until it's approved to connect to the grid. To put that number in perspective, the?total generation capacity?of all?existing power plants is ~1,250 GW.?In a country with a gas-dominated power sector and increasing demand for electricity, we need all the added transmission capacity we can get.?See full Issue Briefing.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ?? Group pic with Rep. Levin
65 changemakers got in on the group pic with Rep. Levin last week! Thanks to everyone who joined this kickoff event. Talking about climate and climate solutions within our networks is how we 2x, 5x, 10x our impact after taking action.?See and share this community pic on?LinkedIn.
FEATURED CIVIC ACTION ?? Schedule a constituent meeting
?This playbook just got a refresh!? It includes a speed-training on what to expect when meeting with your member of Congress, walks through how to submit the scheduling request, and gets you started on prep (which includes gathering a small group!). You are ready.?Start the Action Playbook!?For more on why it's worth it, check out this oldie-but-goodie?blog post.
OUR IMPACT ?? Solar for All recipients announced!
Last summer, in partnership with EDF Action , changemakers sent 420 emails to policymakers in 35 states on Solar for All, a $7 billion?federal grant program for low-income solar.?TODAY, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the recipient list of these powerful grants. The 60 selected applications include 49 state-level awards, six awards to Tribes, and five innovative multi-state awards, spanning the entire country. This is direct impact from our community!?Read more and join the conversation in Slack.
SPECIAL EVENTS
?? Raise your ClimateVoice at Work
WED, MAY 1? | VIRTUAL As an employee, you can accelerate progress on climate solutions by urging your company to leverage its influence. Join ClimateVoice and Climate Changemakers for a dynamic action workshop about how you and fellow employees can speak up to raise the bar on corporate climate action.?RSVP here!
??Team Brooklyn hosting special guest, NY Councilmember
WED, APRIL 24 New York Councilwoman Shahana Hanif is coming to speak to Climate Changemakers Brooklyn in honor of Earth Day! Host Danny will lead the conversation on a local climate priority. Attendees will have a chance to mix and mingle and close out the hour by taking action!?RSVP here
SAN FRANCISCO CLIMATE WEEK
Can climate be bipartisan?
MON, APRIL 22 Is bipartisanship realistic, what are common-ground policies, and what is the strategy to create a winning coalition? Thank you to Benji Backer and David Rusenko, and to everyone who showed up to pack the room! Catch some of our favorite clips on @TheClimateVote Instagram story.
Climate Action Bike Ride with Ornot
TUE, APRIL 23??? Climate Changemakers and Ornot Bike are partnering to offer the chance to take meaningful climate action at the end of Ornot’s regular SF “After Cake” ride. You should have a gravel or mountain bike!??Event info. ?
Speaker Series & Action Lounge with Commonwealth Club World Affairs and Climate One
TUE, APRIL 23??? Climate One is hosting a series of speakers featuring leading California voices in policy, climate justice, and business. Find the Climate Changemakers team in the Action Lounge all afternoon!?Event info.
WEEKLY ACTION MEETUPS ?? Join an Hour of Action team
Instantly plug into a group of fellow climate-concerned, solutions-focused people in your city or on Zoom.?Experience taking purposeful action and celebrating wins together. All you have to do is show up. Can't make it one week? No worries! We're all busy people. The team and space will always be there. Take breaks when you need, take action when you can. Explore the team meetup times?or see recent photos in the Slack #pics-or-it-didnt-happen channel.
Want to host your own team? Let's talk! Email [email protected]. ?
MONDAY?MOTIVATION????
“Everything is set for us to win this future. We have a plan. We know what to do. There is a path to sustainability. It is a path that could lead to a better future for all life on Earth. We must let our politicians and business leaders know that we understand this, that this vision for the future is not just something we need, it is something, above all, that we want.” — ?Sir David Attenborough,?A Life on Our Planet
Half of all changemakers were referred by another changemaker!?Please forward this to anyone in your network who may be interested in joining the movement.