Chamber Power Line: Volume 1 March 2021

Chambers in Action (CIA) is a monthly newsletter highlighting chambers and chamber professionals for their innovation and clean energy leadership. This email also seeks to keep you up to date on federal and state policy regarding clean energy and climate action, events of interest, and significant clean energy news.

CIA: Strong City/Chamber Partnership Lands Chattanooga on World Economic Forum Working Group

“We are honored to be among the 36 global cities, and one of only two U.S. cities, selected to pioneer the G20 Smart Cities Global Alliance’s policy roadmap. We began our smart city work a decade ago when EPB launched its community-wide fiber network and have been working to become a leader in this space ever since. This project is an important next step in our smart city journey as we build upon the groundwork we’ve laid and prepare Chattanooga for a smarter, stronger future,” said Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.   Read more here

CIA: Seattle Southside Chamber Talks Sustainability and Profitability With Business Community

Southside Seattle Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead in connecting the opportunity for area businesses to improve their bottom line while also reducing their carbon footprint. The chamber presented its first Pacific Northwest (PNW) Sustainability Summit on January 27 to kick off the chamber's 2021 Summit Series. The summit brought together subject matter experts, industry leaders, business owners, and community members who provided insight into the relationship between area businesses and the environment   You can watch the webinar here

CIA: Boulder Chamber Leads the Passage of Utility Partnership for Cleaner Energy, Hosts Briefing with Senatorial Staff

This past November, Boulder voters decided to move forward in partnership with Xcel Energy to meet critical carbon reduction and clean energy goals, investments in energy reliability and public safety.   Key points: ·       The Chamber has encouraged the City and Xcel Energy to collaborate to achieve their climate protection and clean energy goals. ·       Following, this successful venture, the Chamber briefed US Senator Bennet on the partnership and discuss federal clean energy/climate policy     Read the full story here

Full Chambers in Action Archive

Top oil and gas lobbying group close to backing a carbon tax   Why a Texas-style grid meltdown could become less likely in Denver as Xcel embraces more renewables   Texas leaders failed to heed warnings that left the state's power grid vulnerable to winter extremes, experts say   SEC takes steps towards climate related disclosure   DeSantis calls for $1 billion to brace for climate change   Manchin, Stabenow Unveil Bill to Incentivize Domestic Manufacturing and Reinvestment in Rural America    Ohio Chamber of Commerce Addresses Overly Burdensome Solar and Wind Referendum

Working Together to Advance Clean Energy in North Carolina: A Workshop for Businesses, Chambers and Lawmakers   Friday, March 12 from 1-2:00 pm Intimate workshop designed to advance clean energy and related economic opportunities with chambers, lawmakers and businesses Featured remarks by Nestle, policy makers, and others TBA RSVP Here

Virtual Forum: Offshore Wind Energy   Thursday, March 18 from 9:45 AM-1:00 pm Industry experts lead an exploration of offshore wind energy, including economic development on and off the water, investments in local infrastructure, and workforce expansion and planning. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut RSVP Here

Past Event Recordings and Recaps   CICE: The Role of Clean Energy in North Carolina’s Economy: Overview and Opportunities CICE: Florida Webinar on the Multi-Billion Dollar Electric Vehicle Industry and its Benefits for Local Businesses Politico: Thought Leaders Event - Communities in Transition - The Future of American Energy

Plug in America Top 25 States Supporting the EV Driver   General Motors to eliminate gasoline and diesel light-duty cars and SUVs by 2035   Ford Nearly Doubles Its Investment in Electric Vehicles   Biden vows to replace U.S. government fleet with electric vehicles   Offshore Wind Industry Offers Potential for New Jobs and Billions of Investment in North Carolina   Biden commits to doubling offshore wind

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