Audience: Conservatives & Republicans

Views on grid-connected battery energy storage systems (BESS) are positive, but awareness is low: people are at an early stage of learning (and likely thinking) about this emerging technology, and over time opinions could potentially be swayed either way. Results from a national survey and a message test indicate no major opposition to BESS, and support is high after being informed about basic information, though there are some concerns about risks. When asked, people rate grid reliability as the most convincing reason for BESS, followed by its ability to support intermittent renewable energy; BESS’s positive impacts on local economies and lowering utility bills were also convincing. In testing, both high production value videos featuring testimonials from renewable energy workers as well as simpler graphic explainer videos were persuasive.

In the age of misinformation and polarization, conversations about climate change can be emotionally draining, especially when they involve people we love. Navigating these moments requires not only facts, but boundaries, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to our own mental well being.

Through stories and reflections from the Climate + Health Peer Learning Circle, we’ll explore how health leaders are building power, reshaping narratives, and advancing climate solutions through a health equity lens.

To build effective, powerful campaigns capable of winning, we must understand what power our movement and communities have, and what power our opponents have. Join us for an hour training to dive into power mapping 101 – identifying who has power in our constituency, and using power mapping tools to determine what will move decision makers.

Winning climate campaigns requires understanding the public to make strategic, data-driven decisions and capture the public narrative. This training is for advocates who understand the basics of public opinion research but want more concrete guidance on how to work with polling researchers to inform your campaigns and communications. Join the Yale Program for Climate Change Communication, the Climate Advocacy Lab, and the Environmental Polling Consortium for an interactive webinar that will guide participants through working with pollsters, polling methodology, and best practices.

Winning climate campaigns requires understanding the public to make strategic, data-driven decisions and capture the public narrative. This training is for advocates who understand the basics of public opinion research but want more concrete guidance on how to work with polling researchers to inform your campaigns and communications.

Up your impact this session and learn advanced techniques for educating policymakers, drawn from a comprehensive review of research. This training builds on our "101"-level content (https://www.climateadvocacylab.org/policymaker-contact), and we recommend reviewing that material prior to participating.