Public Resource
Neighbors and the Rebels: Joe Rogan, Local Electricians, and Selling Non-College Men on Clean Energy
Mary Sagatelova and Emily Becker, Third Way
Third Way and Impact Research found that non-college-educated men under 50 are a key demographic holding deep misconceptions about clean energy, with 40% believing fossil fuels are as good or better for the environment. To shift these views, advocates must go beyond digital platforms and focus on trusted messengers and targeted messaging. This group’s skepticism requires tailored strategies that address misinformation and resonate culturally and emotionally.