One of the most critical elements of building political will for the Energy Innovation Act is spotlighting the support in for business, civic, and faith leaders in your local district.

Join National Partnerships Coordinator Stephanie Doyle and other CCL leaders in a training that will help you personally research your member, find major employers, focus your grasstops outreach and prioritize the community leaders important for your member of Congress.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):Who Are Grasstops & Why Care? (2:05)How to Focus Your Research (4:14)Starting & Using An Organizer (9:27)Connecting With Impacted Industries (18:48)Lessons From the Hill (23:33)Bringing The Grassroots Voice to Your Member (29:17)Case Study: NC Asheville's Story (37:58)

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