Zaurie Zimmerman
@zauriezim
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Advocate for market-based solutions to climate change and #cleantech/ #climatetech ventures. Entrepreneur. Post-partisan. Kentucky Colonel. #PriceCarbon
Everywhere I see opportunity
Joined June 2010
R Street's @jneeley78 nails it: Why corporations, & everyone else, should support a carbon tax.
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"It may be cheap to reduce emissions in some sectors, but expensive in others. Under a broad carbon price, firms would undertake the least expensive approaches possible to reducing emissions." --@ahardtospell
https://t.co/jdmkuHRjN8
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Scoop in ME: Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) is planning to unveil permitting legislation to push the buildout of transmission w/ a Republican partner – Andy Barr of Kentucky. It's a stronger sign of some House GOP support for easing federal siting for cross-country power lines
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We're heading to an afternoon of breakout sessions here at #CCL2025! Help us out from home by calling your members of Congress — tell them you support our clean energy message. This will boost the impact of our 400+ lobby meetings tomorrow! Call now ➡️ https://t.co/zf9yZyTxWv
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The 'Eco-Right' Is Growing. Will Bipartisanship follow?@DEPLOY_US @ConsEnergyNet @CreationCare @CRESforum @ACC_National @republicEn @cclconservative Alex Posner: "Now, as ever, the best way to predict the future is to create it.” https://t.co/kvezgOPwiL
philanthropy.com
A small number of conservative climate groups are winning converts with a strategy that they say can defuse polarization. It is a moment for “radical collaboration,” says one left-leaning advocate.
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BREAKING: @ACCAction has helped DEFEAT SB 819 in Texas! This bill would have singled out wind and solar projects with new permitting hurdles, environmental reviews, and burdensome local restrictions. We applaud the Texas House for stopping this big-government energy takeover in
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Wild day at the #Indy500!
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Today, 12 of my Republican colleagues and I issued a joint statement in response to the Ways and Means Committee’s portion of reconciliation concerning clean energy tax credits. We ask House Leadership to consider 3 thoughtful changes as we move forward. Full statement here:
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Climate & the environment must be bipartisan concerns. Congress must work together to find solutions that advance the best interests of all Americans. The Market Choice Act, introduced by @RepBrianFitz and @RepCarbajal is a big step in the right direction.
fitzpatrick.house.gov
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With America’s infrastructure aging and climate threats accelerating, it’s time for action—not more delays. That’s why I just introduced the bipartisan MARKET CHOICE Act with @RepCarbajal—a bold plan to rebuild our infrastructure and confront climate change head-on. Here’s what
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A cap-and-trade program by the world's fifth-largest carbon emitter could encourage other developing nations to take climate action.
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A cap-and-trade program by the world's fifth-largest carbon emitter could encourage other developing nations to take climate action.
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Why Trump and DOGE should get behind a carbon tax. “And as Musk is well aware, a carbon tax will help raise revenue to chip away at the national debt (another DOGE goal) and aligns with Trump’s vision for an American energy renaissance.” @elonmusk
washingtonpost.com
Washington’s green spending binge has failed, and a market-driven reset is long overdue.
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We released a statement in response to @SenBillCassidy’s (R-LA) introduction of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025, co-sponsored by @LindseyGrahamSC (R-SC):
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Excellent new piece on @citizensclimate’s current focus: “CCL’s approach is unique.” “Being able to deliver them an economic message and bringing folks in, especially with a conservative background, to deliver that themselves really sets us apart,” @cclconservative
Climate group draws on thousands-strong network in IRA push
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Nice to see recognition of @Citizensclimate’s recent Conservative Climate Leadership Conference, Lobby Day, and reception in DC. @cclconservative
https://t.co/HfDaJlluRm
nytimes.com
Despite President Trump’s rollback of climate policy, some Republicans and business leaders say clean energy can help his “energy dominance” agenda.
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Happy Conservative Climate Leadership Conference Eve! CCLers are arriving in DC today ahead of tomorrow's events. Tomorrow they'll receive an exclusive persuasive communications training followed by a Wednesday filled with lobby meetings with Republican Congressional offices.
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Registration for CCL's annual Conservative Conference and Lobby Day closes in just 1 WEEK! Right-of-center advocates can register now for an exclusive persuasive communications training and the chance to take your message to Republicans on Capitol Hill:
citizensclimatelobby.org
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to advocate for clean energy in the new Congress.
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"If we play our cards right and lead the world to this, we can create a lot of wealth, create a lot of jobs here in America," said former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis, a South Carolina Republican who founded the conservative climate group RepublicEN. https://t.co/UVpb4pBypA
naharnet.com
Saving the planet is so 2024. Clean energy leaders across the globe are now tailoring their messages to emphasize the greener side of green: wealth-building. It's an idea that sells far better in the...
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A new podcast explores the ‘hot mess’ of climate politics 🥵 Oh, the twists and turns in US climate politics! You will hear them in "Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Led to Political Chaos." Featuring @bobinglis & Chelsea Henderson from @republicEn
https://t.co/LwKaXm7QCa
citizensclimatelobby.org
Introducing a new eight-part podcast series called “Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos,” hosted by Peterson Toscano
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