CBMs 101: Community Benefits Mechanisms for Western Renewable Development

Community Benefits Mechanisms (CBMs) are tools organizations, advocates, local leaders, and renewable companies use to work

through renewable projects and community impacts. Join and learn with us starting April 9th on how we can make more of these benefits a reality in the west.

A webinar that’s practical, empowering, and actionable:

• Understand how CBMs are used around the country
• Consider how agreements, grants, and conservation projects can be part of renewable development
• Learn steps to get from a good idea to making a difference for your community
• Discuss how to engage with stakeholders on CBMs
• Examine success stories from projects that support the renewable transition and address community impact effectively

CBMs 101 Agenda

• Welcome
• Understanding Community Benefit Mechanisms 
• Pronita Gupta of Workshop
• Community Benefit Landscape: Conservation Benefits and Community Funds
• Jonathan Hayden, Executive Director of New Mexico Land Conservancy
• Lara Escobar, VP of Community Engagement, Amarillo Area Foundation
• Q and A and discussion