We offer these articles and handouts for additional learning and sharing with your community.
(You can also find these resources sorted by the phase of your campaign.)
The power of the fossil fuel industry
Fossil Fuel Companies For over three decades we have known that human action is causing the planet to dangerously heat…
We are excited to hear about different community driven solar campaigns! Here are some examples and case studies that people…
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What opposition might surprise you — and how to counter itRenewable energy campaigners are often surprised who comes out against their projects. Many imagine opposition may come strongest from anti-environmental…
Additional Renewable Energy Toolkits
This is a wide-ranging look at some different resources that guide people on the steps to build good renewable energy…
Our work feels small — but why it matters!
You are working on a national climate policy. A rooftop solar project. A provincial change in making community solar projects…
What about the human rights and environmental problems with solar?
Solar panels are made from the Earth. It’s a part of our Mother who should be treated with reverence and…
Antidotes for your campaign stalling out
Campaigns require momentum. People have to see how putting in their time is important. But while campaigns are sometimes a…
Tactics to keep up the momentum
Most targets are going to need a real push, and at some point it may be appropriate to escalate the…
Mapping: Scanning our community’s resources and options
When we are developing renewable energy projects, it’s important to hear from a wide range of voices and get as…
Structuring Community-led Projects
“Community-owned” is a good thing (why?). But capitalism is better set-up for individual ownership. So you’re likely going to have…
You have a project. You are looking for money. Before you go looking for money, you need to build a…
Are you trying to decide which project your team organises for? Are you trying to assess if a specific renewable…
Want to put solar panels on school? Want to get the electrical grid to hookup a new wind turbine? Want…
Community-led renewable energy can contribute to decarbonising our energy system, but also decarbonising our political system. The more that neighborhood…
Why Fossil Fuel Pollution is Bad
Nobody would choose to have a picnic outside of a coal or natural gas plant. They are dirty. The smog…