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CSC Tip Sheets: Working with Early Adopters

This CSC Tip Sheet provides insight on effective practices for implementing local climate and energy programs.

“Early adopters” are businesses or individuals who participate in a program early on in its development and whose candid feedback help improve program delivery. They can be effective messengers to their peers and help your program build a track record of success. Read this tip sheet to learn what works and what to watch out for when working with "early adopters."

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