The U.S. nuclear comeback faces a major hurdle: nearly 100,000 tons of spent fuel and no permanent storage solution, as political opposition blocks waste sites.
Meet Matt Duffy, founder of TerraSol, a platform helping farmers adopt solar energy. From Coast Guard rescues to data science, he’s driving innovation at the intersection of agriculture and clean energy.
Canary Media’s Jeff St. John brings deep expertise to reporting on clean energy, climate policy, and the technologies driving the energy transition.
Anyone wondering what role rising utility bills will play in the midterms should look no further than New Jersey, where voters will choose their next governor in just 10 weeks.
After the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, we turned to someone who understands why companies must keep pushing for clean energy.
Every member of Congress who voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill should spend now until November 2026 answering for the fact that they voted to raise Americans’ electric bills to pay for tax cuts for millionaires.
When some in Congress tried to quietly auction off half a million acres of public land to fund tax breaks, a bipartisan group of lawmakers stood firm—and one lawmaker stood out as a leading voice in killing the deal and keeping those lands in public hands.
He’s about to be in a position to help shape the communications and policy strategy on climate and clean energy for years to come. That’s very good news.
To prevent another successful attack on the the industry like the One Big Beautiful Bill—and to build the case for swift policy action in the next Congress and administration—clean energy can take action now to build political power.
With the GOP’s megabill now law—gutting key clean energy provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act—we turned to Pete Maysmith, newly named president of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), to talk about his first few months on the job, and how LCV is preparing for the midterms.
“Framing the issue around utility rates makes the consequences of the tax bill’s energy provisions real and immediate," said Moyer. “It ties rising utility bills directly to the votes of vulnerable Republicans and gives voters a clear picture of who’s to blame every time they open their bill between now and November 2026.”
Chris Moyer, founder and president of Echo Communications Advisors, was quoted in E&E News in a story on efforts to hold members of Congress accountable for voting to dismantle IRA tax credits.
Chris Moyer, founder and president of Echo Communications Advisors, was interviewed by Fabien Cros on the Pricing for the Planet podcast.
“The larger issue is the extreme careening of federal policy in the United States,” said Chris Moyer, the founder of Echo Communications and a former Democratic staffer on Capitol Hill who now advises clean energy companies. “There’s no consideration of the business cycle. It’s all about the political cycle.”
We’re sharing a candid conversation with the leader of a community-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developer/owner operator. "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has already devastated our business."
Nearly two dozen House Republicans who had leverage to push for better policy failed to use it. We will know very soon—perhaps within hours—if these four senators will cave to Trump or hold out for a better bill that doesn’t undermine massive investments and raise energy bills on their constituents.
Heatmap News featured Chris Moyer in an interview about the wind energy's communications strategy and how he believes the industry and companies should be more aggressively countering attacks based on falsehoods.
"Choosing to stay silent is choosing to forfeit. That's letting opponents define the narrative," he said in a memo. "If the industry loses public support, members of Congress and other elected officials will follow. That means projects won't get approved and more companies may go out of business," he added.
Silence invites defeat. Strategic, disciplined communication builds strength and shapes narratives. The wind industry should adopt a stronger posture—their survival may depend on it.
Edwin Luevanos is a climate entrepreneur focused on accelerating clean energy adoption in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the U.S.
Chris Moyer, founder and president of Echo Communications Advisors, was interviewed by Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick on the Environmental Professionals Radio podcast.
In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin speak with Chris Moyer, founder of Echo Communication Advisors, about the turbulent shifts in federal policy—especially during the Trump and Biden administrations, and how these shifts have disrupted progress in renewable energy.
Chris Moyer of Echo Communications Advisors and Clinton Britt of Grove Climate Group hosted a live 45-minute Zoom Q&A tailored for clean energy advocates, companies, and policy professionals.
In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir speaks with Chris Moyer, founder and president of Echo Communications Advisors, about the critical role of communication in energy policy. They discuss the importance of effective messaging in the context of the Inflation Reduction Act and the growing demand for energy.
Facts alone won’t save the IRA tax credits. Political pressure might—but too many are still hesitant to apply it.
As a Member of Congress, some of Rep. Levin's top priorities are combating climate change, protecting our natural resources, and capitalizing on the economic benefits of a sustainable energy future.
These letters were “reassuring to a lot of folks in clean energy and climate communities,” Chris Moyer, the founder of Echo Communications and a former staffer for longtime Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, told me.
“For many in the industry, it’s their first up-close experience with the strong tide for partisan politics that prevents party divisions on major votes like this one."
"This is a real wake-up call for the clean energy industry," said Chris Moyer, a former staffer for Sen. Cory Booker and former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
he clean energy industry woke up to a “holy shit moment,” watching Republicans who had previously signaled support for the credits agreeing to gut them.
Here are three reasons why these members were never going to vote against this bill—no matter how destructive its tax credit provisions became.
Republicans who opt to vote against President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority risk the wrath of the president and as well as potential primary challenges, said Chris Moyer, a former Democratic Senate staffer.
The clean energy industry, which has been buoyed with hope for months by nearly two dozen House Republicans who have urged the preservation of IRA tax credits, is about to feel firsthand the force of partisan politics. In a matter of days, it’s almost certain that nearly every one of those letter-signers will vote to gut the credits they have said they valued so dearly.
That’s why Caroline Spears started Climate Cabinet: to help pro-climate candidates win overlooked races that carry big climate stakes.
Echo Communications Advisors is excited to partner with Canary Media as they bring their live event series to Washington, D.C. on June 4th at the National Press Club.
“This is the first concrete act of this Congress to attempt to dismantle these tax credits, and a lot of folks in the industry were hoping for a better starting point."
“Congress’ first concrete move to dismantle the IRA’s clean energy tax credits makes one thing clear: The two dozen or so House Republicans who have championed these credits still have work to do,"
Echo Founder and President Chris Moyer Named One of Washington’s 500 Most Influential People
Republican U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to the head of the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday voicing their support for tax credits boosted in former President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, legislation for which no Republicans voted.
Today we’re featuring Steph Speirs, clean energy entrepreneur, strategic advisor, board member, and public speaker.
Today we’re featuring David Schutt executive director of the U.S. House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC).
Today we’re featuring Eva Hernandez, executive director of Mosaic
Counting on all four of these senators to vote against reconciliation legislation solely because of clean energy tax credits is likely to end in disappointment.
Used wisely, press releases remain a crucial tool in your public relations tool box.
Anyone with a stake in preserving IRA clean energy tax credits needs to do more.
Today we’re featuring Bryant Jones, executive director of Geothermal Rising
Today we’re featuring Sam Evans-Brown, executive director of Clean Energy New Hampshire
Language shapes policy outcomes. Today, “energy dominance” is the phrase du jour. But to protect renewable energy policies and expand industry opportunities, messaging must be adaptive.
Today we’re featuring Matt Traldi, founder and CEO of Greenlight America, a nonprofit that mobilizes local community members to win approval for clean energy deployment.
Moyer Strategies, which was founded by Capitol Hill leadership veteran Chris Moyer in 2020, rebrands as Echo Communications Advisors.
Moyer Strategies, a communications firm founded five years ago by a Capitol Hill leadership veteran with experience in high-profile presidential, U.S. Senate, and gubernatorial campaigns, announced today its new name: Echo Communications Advisors.
“Over the past five years, we’ve grown from a one-person consultancy into a dynamic team delivering exceptional results for a growing roster of climate- and renewable energy-focused clients,” said Moyer
Despite federal climate policy setbacks, businesses and communities are stepping up to drive progress, showcasing resilience and innovation in the face of challenges.
Laura Zapata, CEO of Clearloop, shares how her company empowers businesses to tackle carbon footprints and accelerate clean energy in underinvested communities, driving both environmental and economic change.
After months of debate, Congress fails to advance the Energy Permitting Reform Act. With new leadership in 2025, will permitting reform finally gain momentum, or will it remain stalled?
Geothermal energy, once overlooked, is gaining bipartisan support thanks to new technologies and promising growth. Could it become the next big renewable energy breakthrough in the U.S.?
The incoming U.S. Senate brings diverse views on climate and clean energy. Here’s where key senators-elect stand on tackling the climate crisis ahead of 2025.
While the election results were surprising, inflation’s impact and the future of policies like the IRA and fiscal stimulus are now front and center. The next four years will be crucial.
Even with a Harris victory next week, climate advocates and clean energy companies should be prepared to protect provisions of the IRA and BIL through targeted outreach.
Chris Moyer reflects on his time with Senator Harry Reid, sharing personal stories from the campaign trail and lessons on family, love, and leadership. A tribute to a life well-lived.
