Renewable Rides Ep 101: Strategies to Influence Change in Energy Policy, Insights from Communications Leader Chris Moyer
Have you ever wondered how business leaders in clean energy can actually influence policy? Today we're joined by Chris Moyer, who shares his whirlwind journey into the heart of clean energy policy. From standing next to President Obama to navigating major legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, Chris explains how businesses can use strategic communications to drive meaningful change in energy policy, shape public opinion, and support sustainable growth.
Listen in to learn why policy cannot be ignored, how grassroots advocacy and employee engagement amplify influence, and how companies can build political muscle without matching oil and gas dollar-for-dollar. Chris also dives into state-level initiatives, navigating permitting challenges, and leveraging communications to benefit both businesses and communities.
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- How Chris Moyer started in clean energy policy.
- The role of strategic communications in shaping legislation.
- Why ignoring policy can hurt your business.
- How grassroots advocacy impacts decision-makers.
- Building political influence without matching big dollars.
- Navigating state and federal energy policies.
- Lessons from the Inflation Reduction Act.
- How energy security and reliability affect policy strategy.
- Examples of companies successfully influencing clean energy policy.
- Tools and approaches for communicating with elected officials.
Resources in Today's Episode:
- Chris Moyer: LinkedIn
- Echo Communications Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
- Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
- Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
- VECKTA: News
You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2au69d