What Makes a Great Community Electrification Roadmap
As communities across the country move toward a more electric future, it’s worth noting that it’s not just about charging stations or electric vehicles. The story is about people. It’s about aligning technology, policy, and local ambition in a way that feels...
The Power of Storytelling in Energy Innovation Marketing
We agree: facts alone don’t move people; stories do. As innovations in the future of energy accelerate, we have a critical opportunity and responsibility to shift the narrative. Carbon metrics, acronyms, and abstract policy goals can no longer dominate the...
The World is Innovating with Energy in Unprecedented Ways—How Do We Tell that Story Now?
Marketing has always been about meeting people where they are. Today, the ways that people encounter information and make important decisions have shifted dramatically. As our options for using energy evolve—how we create and use it—we’re no longer just selling a...
Electrification is Evolving
In just the past few years, the conversation around electrification has shifted from "why" to "how" and "what's next?" This transformation is more than just a trend; it's a fundamental shift in how we move, work, and power our lives. As technology advances, public...
Strategy, Storytelling, and Sustainability: Meet Cassandra Wilson
I’m Cassandra Wilson, and I’m thrilled to join REACH Strategies as a Communications Program Strategist. With a background in marketing, communications, and event management, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and impact. Throughout my career, I’ve...
Why We Should Treat Outreach as Infrastructure
When we think about infrastructure, we picture roads, bridges, and power grids—critical systems that keep our communities running. But there’s another form of infrastructure that’s just as essential, especially in moments of rapid change: outreach. Outreach isn’t just...
Equity-Oriented Outreach & Diversifying Audiences
Equity-oriented outreach isn’t just about checking a box. It’s about reimagining who we center in our conversations—and why. Over the years, we’ve learned that to build more inclusive, impactful programs, you have to start with who’s at the table from the beginning....
The Power of Purpose: Why Cause Marketing is the Future of Brand Engagement
In a world where values increasingly drive consumers, cause marketing isn’t just a strategy—it’s a necessity. Unlike traditional marketing, which focuses solely on product promotion, cause marketing aligns a brand with a meaningful social issue, fostering deeper...
Charging Ahead: How Communities Can Power the Future of EVs
The EV landscape in the U.S. is constantly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting policies, and consumer behavior. While the momentum for EV adoption remains strong, recent developments show that the transition is not without challenges. Economic...
4 Tips for Marketing Electrification Incentives
Over the past decade, government entities, utilities, and nonprofit power agencies have created an impressive array of incentives to help customers electrify their appliances, upgrade their home’s energy efficiency, and drive electric. Unfortunately, customers aren’t...