Training

Workshop for Renewable Energy Project Permitting & Community Engagement

How to Win With Communities & Local Officials

Date & Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026 • 1pm - 5pm CST
Location: RE+ Midwest 2026, Renaissance Schaumburg, IL
Cost: $350 (discounted rate)

“Tigercomm delivers a powerful training for renewable energy project development companies focused on getting permitting authorities to ‘yes’ using values-based communication, influence mapping and other community organizing and political strategies. In an increasingly challenging permitting environment for solar and energy storage, we need to equip our front-line developers with every tool we can provide.”

Chad Farrell Founder and Co-CEO, Encore Renewable Energy

Local approval is getting harder. Your campaign needs to start earlier.

Clean energy projects do not win permits on facts alone. They win when developers understand local concerns, build trusted relationships and give supporters a reason to show up.

In this 4-hour training, Tigercomm will show you how to apply proven political campaign strategies to renewable energy permitting and community engagement. You’ll learn how to identify local risk earlier, reach the people who influence permitting officials and build the kind of community support that helps projects move forward.

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What You’ll Learn In This Permit Approval Workshop for Renewable Energy Developers

Map routes of influence: Understand each local permitting official and those who influence them.
Craft messages that resonate locally: Translate project benefits and technical details into language that reflects local priorities, concerns and values.
Don’t just look for supporters, make them: Balance the numbers in the room by giving people the courage to speak up for your project.
Plan like a campaigner: Tailor a campaign to your unique project, maximizing your resources to move the votes you need.
Go on the offensive: Get ahead of opposition and build the political strength to define the project on your terms.

Who Should Attend

This training is built for professionals responsible for moving clean energy projects through local siting, permitting and community engagement challenges, including:

Project developers
Community engagement leads
Siting and permitting specialists
Communications and public affairs staff
External affairs and government relations teams

Whether you are already facing organized pushback or trying to prevent it, you’ll leave with a practical framework you can apply right away.

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Meet Your Trainer

Ayelet HinesVice President of Community Engagement, Tigercomm

Ayelet brings decades of political campaign experience to the clean energy sector. She helps developers build the local relationships, messages and organizing plans needed to earn trust and secure social license for complex projects.

Her work focuses on a simple reality: permitting is no longer just a technical process. It is a local political challenge that can be solved with proven political campaign strategies.

Why Train with TGC?

Tigercomm has helped clean energy companies navigate high-friction local environments and build community support for projects that need approval.

Our team helps developers:

Identify community risk before it becomes organized opposition
Translate technical project benefits into local relevance
Map routes of influence to guide your outreach and internal decisions
Deploy supporters for maximum impact
Reduce avoidable delays caused by poor sequencing or late engagement

Thanks to Americans for Energy Independence, this workshop is offered at a special discounted rate.

Registration

$350 per participant

After submitting your form, you will be redirected to complete payment.

Why is renewable energy permitting becoming more difficult?

Renewable energy projects face more scrutiny than ever before. Local officials, landowners, community groups, and organized opposition campaigns are increasingly engaged in permitting decisions. At the same time, many jurisdictions are updating regulations, adding new requirements, and placing greater emphasis on community input. Success today requires a clear understanding of local stakeholders, community concerns, and the permitting landscape.

How can developers improve the chances of renewable energy permitting approval?

Successful projects start early. Developers can improve permitting outcomes by identifying key stakeholders, understanding local concerns, engaging communities before opposition forms, and developing a clear strategy for outreach and communications. Strong permitting campaigns combine technical expertise with proactive community engagement, stakeholder mapping, and consistent messaging throughout the approval process.

What is stakeholder influence mapping and why does it matter?

Stakeholder influence mapping is a process for identifying the individuals and organizations that can shape permitting decisions. It helps developers understand who holds formal authority, who influences public opinion, and how different stakeholders relate to one another. By understanding local power dynamics early, project teams can prioritize outreach, anticipate challenges, and focus resources where they will have the greatest impact.

Do I need prior permitting or campaign experience to attend?

No. This program is designed for renewable energy developers, project managers, permitting professionals, community engagement practitioners, and others involved in project development. Whether you're new to permitting or have years of experience, you'll gain practical frameworks, tools, and real-world examples that can be applied to current and future projects.

I can’t make it to this training. Is this available online?

Tigercomm provides custom trainings tailored to your team’s projects and markets. We can travel or host online sessions. Contact us to get in touch.

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