Community Engagement in the U.S.

The Power of Engagement

As the U.S. makes progress toward its decarbonization goals, communities across the country are asked to host clean energy projects, often for the first time. Clean Air Task Force analyzed community engagement experiences across a variety of technologies, geographies, and types of communities – identifying best practices and lessons learned.

Community Engagement in Practice

Explore the map of case studies, reports, and initiatives that cover a variety of geographies, clean energy technologies, electric transmission projects, and community engagement tactics.

The Power of Engagement Report

CATF’s report summarizes a set of best practices for community engagement for clean energy projects and other critical electric infrastructure. These learnings can equip developers with practical guidance for building trust and local support and empower communities with tools to advocate for meaningful engagement and benefits.

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Beneath the Surface: The community behind next-generation geothermal

Dive Deeper

Community engagement is a cornerstone of clean energy deployment. When done well, it can both accelerate deployment and ensure projects are aligned with the community and provide meaningful benefits. Explore the fact sheets below to learn about community engagement best practices from specific projects.