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As energy issues dominate the media and public discourse, Power Your Community shows a path forward for building research-backed stories and narratives that can positively shift support for clean energy. Check out this case study for lessons learned on how the Power Your Community campaign built public support for clean energy siting projects in rural Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

As a climate advocate in 2026, it can be hard to see climate change as a top issue when there are so many crises competing for our attention. However, as the news cycle pushes out headlines highlighting just how much profit the fossil fuel industry is making from the conflict and instability in the Middle East, I’ve been thinking: if we transform our energy systems to be locally-controlled and sustainable, what could the ripple effects be for global peace and justice?

Come learn replicable organizing and campaign tactics, and connect with fellow Lab members working to advance an equitable clean energy transition and data center accountability

In Crockett County, the turbines generate more than just electricity. Money from NextEra supports the meals and events at senior center center, among other benefits. It all comes down to clever utilization of a section of the Texas tax code. As a way of attracting large projects like wind farms, the state offers companies a temporary property tax break — up to 10 years — in exchange for local investment. This Texas Abatement Act (also known as Section 312) means less tax revenue in the short term, but more dollars immediately flowing to community projects and programs like the senior center in Crockett.

To support grid reliability and affordability communications in the Iran war or broader
geopolitical context, the Reliable Grid Project (RGP) offers messaging research,
resources, and guidance.

A guide for local solar energy siting projects. Includes recommendations for developing your playbook, including advice for Before you pitch, Stories to pitch, Ads, and Neutralizing the opposition. Plus case studies and other resources.

Electricity bills have joined groceries, housing, and health care as a top tier issue in the affordability crisis. Voters broadly support clean energy and view it as one of the few solutions to help lower energy costs.