Legislative Priorities. We work closely with partners including the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Clean Virginia and Appalachian Voices to formulate our legislative priorities.
Meetings with Legislators. Prior to the GA session, we meet and discuss our positions with Virginia legislators on committees that have jurisdiction over climate and clean energy legislation.
Email Legislators on Bills During the General Assembly. During the session, we formulate easy Calls to Action so our members send emails to legislators prior to a committee vote on our priority bills.
Lobby Days in Richmond. We "road trip" to Richmond where we partner with other climate advocacy groups to collectively lobby legislators.
Testify at GA Committee Hearings. We testify, in person or by video conferencing, before Committees on our key bills. Testimony is short (1-2 minutes) and easy to do.
Monthly Meetings with Speakers. We have monthly meetings throughout the legislative session (December–March) where our members are updated on legislative priorities, strategies, and insights from environmental lobbyists and legislators.
What YOU Can Do. Join the CCEWG and be an advocate for our bills. As a volunteer, you can email legislators to support bills during session, meet with legislators, participate in a lobby day, or amplify our message on social media. You choose how you’d like to be involved.

Please contact climateATvirginiagrassrootsDOTorg or reach out to the team.

Leadership Team

Meredith Haines, Monique Hanis and Sharon Shutler.
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