WRI Video Library 49d ago

Local governments may not have sufficient bandwidth or information to engage with energy system decision making at the utility and regulatory levels, but there can be strength in numbers. Through coalition building, small governments can make their voices heard and advocate for their communities. This webinar, the 3rd installment in our series on local governments' influence on energy system decision making, examines how local coalitions organize, evolve, and influence decision-making at the utility and regulatory levels. Drawing on case studies and insights from local government leaders across the country, the session examines the drivers and strategies behind coalition formation, highlights practical lessons for cities seeking to initiate or strengthen regional partnerships, and explores how collaboration can influence rate cases, integrated resource planning, utility program design and more. Featuring: Caitlin Rose, Policy Director, Southeast Sustainability Directors Network Jacob Smith, Executive Director, Colorado Communities for Climate Action Emily Quinton, Sustainability Program Manager, Summit County, UT Tobin Freid, Sustainability Manager, Durham, NC Kelly Lefler, Senior Manager, Grid Decarbonization and Markets, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center (Moderator) More Resources: Slide deck: https://bit.ly/4tqZw6J Article - How policymakers, including those at the state and local level, can help manage growing electricity demand in the US: https://bit.ly/4dk8P2p Webinar recording - Transmission issues and engagement opportunities for local governments: https://bit.ly/4nmkGBv Stay in the loop + be the first to hear about future installments: https://bit.ly/42nqpNX Learn more about WRI’s work helping states, cities, corporations and other large buyers accelerate the transition to a clean energy future: https://bit.ly/4wlSvXH