Climate Confident Inside the Fight: Clean Energy’s Path Through Political Headwinds
In this episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Chris Moyer, President of Echo Communications Advisors, to unpack the tension at the heart of today’s clean energy movement: how do we keep momentum when federal politics try to slam the brakes?
Chris has spent nearly 20 years advising senators, campaigns, and climate leaders on shaping public narratives that drive real policy change. He brings insider perspective on what’s happening behind the headlines in Washington, and why it matters even if you’re far outside the Beltway.
We explore:
- How startups and states are stepping up where federal government is stepping back
- Why reframing messages around “jobs,” “energy dominance,” and “winning the future” is essential, even if it feels uncomfortable
- What’s behind geothermal’s global resurgence
- How permitting delays are silently throttling the clean energy transition
- The role of corporate advocacy, and where it’s falling short
This one’s for anyone navigating climate action in turbulent political waters, whether you're based in the US or watching its influence ripple globally.
🎧 Listen now to hear why smart messaging is becoming just as critical as smart technology.
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