OUR VOICE
Over the years, we’ve conducted deep dives into the issues surrounding electrification and clean energy in communities across the country. Our approach to strategic communications is guided by the insights we’ve gained through thousands of conversations with utilities, governments, nonprofits, private companies — and consumers.
Connecting the Dots: How to be United on Sustainability
Oct 16, 2020
Sustainability touches everyone. Regardless of race, gender, economic class, political party, or sexual orientation, the health of the earth impacts us all. Sustainability is an important topic that brings people together in more places than just the voting booth....
When Companies Promote Sustainability Their Employees Tend to Do the Same
Aug 18, 2020
For many companies and organizations, creating a sustainability policy is often merely the first step on a much longer journey. While many companies recognize the need to reduce their carbon footprint and are willing to work toward that goal, a key implementation step...
Welcoming Keely, Another Great REACH Intern
May 29, 2020
My name is Keely Mairs and I am the new intern at REACH Strategies. I am from Marin County and currently live in Santa Barbara attending University of California Santa Barbara ( UCSB) and going into my 4th year as a Sociology major. From living in the hills of West...
Envisioning Virtual Environment Days
Mar 23, 2020
In light of the continued press of disturbing public health news, we have spent the past weeks helping our partners across the country — which include some of the nation’s largest companies, public agencies, and community organizations involved in electric vehicles...
As the World Powers Ahead on Clean Energy, Will the U.S. Keep Up?
Feb 6, 2018
Our partners have undoubtedly been following plans from the current Administration to slash funding for federal clean energy programs by 72%. Renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation programs are on the chopping block. By contrast, let’s look at how...
EV Roadmap 10 Highlights the Road to Better Transportation
Jul 14, 2017
Comedian Tig Notaro does this joke about people saying, “Can you believe it” for normal, everyday actions. An example she gives is a parent saying that their 5-year-old is about to start kindergarten. “Lacey is now 5 and is starting kindergarten this year. Can you...
The 1996 Atlanta Olympics Offers Clues About An EV Future
Jun 29, 2017
We were just in Atlanta for an EV test drive that we conducted for the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC). We had a great time, and send a warm shout out to our friends at Plug In America, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and...
MASS DRIVE CLEAN 2017 Kick-Off Event
May 17, 2017
As the wind picked up and the rain became a spitting mist, nothing could keep the smiles off of everyone’s face or wane the excitement that buzzed around the Biogen campus in Weston, Massachusetts as electric vehicles and bicycles arrived for the kick-off event for...
Supporting Community Groups in Our Own Backyard
Apr 17, 2017
Through the course of our work, we partner with organizations throughout California and the U.S. whose missions touch issues and policy on a global scale. Every so often, we are fortunate enough to have an opportunity to tend to the garden in our own backyard by...
Test Driving Electric Vehicles in Palo Alto
Apr 3, 2017
Even as someone who loves to read, I have to admit that words can often pale in comparison with the real experience. While stories can evoke emotions, experiences make lasting impressions and memories guide future actions. I have the opportunity to watch this play out...
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