In just the past few years, the conversation around electrification has shifted from "why" to "how" and "what's next?" This transformation is more than just a trend; it's a fundamental shift in how we move, work, and power our lives. As technology advances, public...
Why We Should Treat Outreach as Infrastructure
May 14, 2025 | Communications Strategy
When we think about infrastructure, we picture roads, bridges, and power grids—critical systems that keep our communities running. But there’s another form of infrastructure that’s just as essential, especially in moments of rapid change: outreach. Outreach isn’t just...
Equity-Oriented Outreach & Diversifying Audiences
Apr 29, 2025 | Communications Strategy
Equity-oriented outreach isn’t just about checking a box. It’s about reimagining who we center in our conversations—and why. Over the years, we’ve learned that to build more inclusive, impactful programs, you have to start with who’s at the table from the beginning....
The Power of Purpose: Why Cause Marketing is the Future of Brand Engagement
Mar 21, 2025 | Communications Strategy
In a world where values increasingly drive consumers, cause marketing isn’t just a strategy—it’s a necessity. Unlike traditional marketing, which focuses solely on product promotion, cause marketing aligns a brand with a meaningful social issue, fostering deeper...
Charging Ahead: How Communities Can Power the Future of EVs
Mar 12, 2025 | Communications Strategy
The EV landscape in the U.S. is constantly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting policies, and consumer behavior. While the momentum for EV adoption remains strong, recent developments show that the transition is not without challenges. Economic...
4 Tips for Marketing Electrification Incentives
Feb 24, 2025 | Communications Strategy, Utility Landing Page
Over the past decade, government entities, utilities, and nonprofit power agencies have created an impressive array of incentives to help customers electrify their appliances, upgrade their home’s energy efficiency, and drive electric. Unfortunately, customers aren’t...
How US Communities Can Stay Competitive in the Global Race Toward Vehicle Electrification
Feb 17, 2025 | Communications Strategy
China’s recent rise to the top of the global auto export market is nothing short of extraordinary. Just 20 years ago, car ownership in China was rare, and its automaking capacity was limited. Today, China outproduces and exports more cars than any other country—a...
4 ways community choice aggregators can combat clean-energy misinformation
Feb 5, 2025 | CCA Landing Page, Communications Strategy
Now that social media companies are dismantling fact-checking, the role that valued local voices play in supporting high-quality information is becoming even more critical. Community choice aggregators (CCAs) are well-poised to use strategic communications to combat...
When it comes to clean energy, here’s how to talk to Americans about what really matters
Jan 29, 2025 | Communications Strategy, Sustainability News
The world is rapidly embracing new ways to generate and use energy—and the countries that transition fastest to these new energy technologies are almost certain to dominate the global economy in the future. According to research firm Prismatics, the global market for...
Recharge America sparks clean energy discussions in Massachusetts and Minnesota
Nov 8, 2024 | Communications Strategy, Sustainability News
The fall 2024 Recharge Minnesota Symposium and Recharge Massachusetts Recognition Symposium were a success! These two packed daylong events brought together industry and community leaders to drive growth and innovation in electrification and clean energy. Hosted by...