About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of community engagement in energy project permitting reform.

It's important for energy project developers to engage local communities in order to address any local concerns and adverse impacts that may arise from new infrastructure projects. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler, Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli and Mindy AhlerCongressional Liaison Director to learn about how community engagement may be addressed in the permitting reform process, and key messages for congressional offices. Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(1:48) Community Engagement Background(12:50) Recognition of its Importance(14:18) Engagement Policy Proposals(19:01) Key Messages Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000GcAzYAK Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/community-engagement-slides Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform

People in this episode

Host: Citizens' Climate Lobby

Guests: Jenn Tyler, Dana Nuccitelli, Mindy Ahler

Topics covered

• community engagement
• permitting reform
• energy projects
• local concerns
• congressional messaging

Keywords

• community engagement
• permitting reform
• energy projects
• local concerns
• congressional offices

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