Become a 2020 Accelerator
To thank you for being a 2020 Accelerator we’re offering the following rewards for those who contribute before August 31st. If you have any questions about the rewards email support@industrialprogress.net and we’ll get you a quick response.
Click and enter a custom amount to contribute to our Accelerator projects for 2020
Click and enter a custom amount to contribute to our projects on a monthly basis
Set of five "I Love Fossil Fuels" pins
A signed and personalized copy of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Any energy or environmental question answered by the CIP research team.
Any question answered by Alex Epstein Power Hour or The Human Flourishing Project
One-hour consulting or coaching call with Alex Epstein, any topic or project ($3000 value)
Virtual speech and extended Q&A by Alex Epstein, up to 2 hours ($10,000 value)
Live speech with Q&A by Alex Epstein any time in the next two years ($23,500 value)
All-day consulting session, coaching session, or class with Alex Epstein, any topic ($40,000 value)
From Alex Epstein, founder, Center for Industrial Progress
"I love your work. How can I help?"
Want to see our pro-human perspective on industrial and environmental issues reach a broader audience?
Become a CIP Accelerator.
While CIP pursues its mission through a for-profit business model, we rely on contributions to accelerate our progress.
All accelerator contributions go toward increased promotion of our ideas and increased research and development.
In past years Accelerator contributions have made possible:
- My first public debate ever, against Greenpeace
- My debate with Bill McKibben.
- My crashing of anti-fossil fuel protests at Occupy Wall Street and the People’s Climate March
- Thousands of students and teachers receiving free copies of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
- Marketing support that helped The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller
In 2020, this crucial year for the future energy, I'm asking for your support to help make possible 4 integrated projects that seek to significantly impact the energy policy debate in 2020 and 2021.
Click to learn about the Accelerator projects for 2020
Provide revolutionary energy and environmental messaging for pro-freedom political candidates
There are many candidates for state and national office that would like to support energy freedom but don’t have the right messaging.
Drawing on our years of experience making the moral case for fossil fuels and energy freedom to the general public we will give pro-freedom candidates the talking points, facts, stories, and counterpoints they’ll need to defend the right policies.
Create a national media presence for the moral case for fossil fuels
This election season the American public needs to know the moral case for our continuing use of fossil fuels.
To get the word out we’ll work with a top TV booker to get me on as many national programs as possible, taking on all comers.
Speak and Debate at Leading Universities
Our nation’s leading universities are a hub of anti-fossil fuel activism.
With your help I’ll be speaking and debating in front of large live audiences and sharing the events all over social media.
Complete The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0
The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels has been one of the most influential energy books of the last decade. But given the massive head start the moral case against fossil fuels has in the culture, I believe the book needs to be taken to the next level.
That’s why I’ve spent the last year and a half working on The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0, with the help of some truly unrivaled talent.
This year, with your help, I will complete the book. And in advance of the election I will release a new essay, “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels in 2020,” that will apply the new arguments to this year’s election energy debate.
Details and Fine Print
Please note that contributions to the Center for Industrial Progress are not tax deductible.
If you would like to exchange your reward for a lower-level reward (e.g., a virtual speech for a one-hour consulting session) let us know at support@industrialprogress.net
If you would like to give your reward to someone else, please let us know. If you don’t have someone in mind we will be happy to donate it to a student, university, or other worthy organization.
To pay by check or wire transfer, email support@industrialprogress.net for details.
You can also send a check directly to:
Alex Epstein
Center for Industrial Progress
PO Box 9356
Laguna Beach, CA 92652A
Become a 2020 Accelerator
From Alex Epstein, founder, Center for Industrial Progress
"I love your work. How can I help?"
Want to see our pro-human perspective on industrial and environmental issues reach a broader audience?
Become a CIP Accelerator.
While CIP pursues its mission through a for-profit business model, we rely on contributions to accelerate our progress.
All accelerator contributions go toward increased promotion of our ideas and increased research and development.
In past years Accelerator contributions have made possible:
- My first public debate ever, against Greenpeace
- My debate with Bill McKibben.
- My crashing of anti-fossil fuel protests at Occupy Wall Street and the People’s Climate March
- Thousands of students and teachers receiving free copies of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
- Marketing support that helped The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller
In 2020, this crucial year for the future energy, I'm asking for your support to help make possible 4 integrated projects that seek to significantly impact the energy policy debate in 2020 and 2021.
- 1) Political Messaging
- 2) National Media Presence
- 3) Speak & Debate at Leading Universities
- 4) The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0
Provide revolutionary energy and environmental messaging for pro-freedom political candidates
There are many candidates for state and national office that would like to support energy freedom but don’t have the right messaging.
Drawing on our years of experience making the moral case for fossil fuels and energy freedom to the general public we will give pro-freedom candidates the talking points, facts, stories, and counterpoints they’ll need to defend the right policies.
Create a national media presence for the moral case for fossil fuels
This election season the American public needs to know the moral case for our continuing use of fossil fuels.
To get the word out we’ll work with a top TV booker to get me on as many national programs as possible, taking on all comers.
Speak and Debate at Leading Universities
Our nation’s leading universities are a hub of anti-fossil fuel activism.
With your help I’ll be speaking and debating in front of large live audiences and sharing the events all over social media.
Complete The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0
The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels has been one of the most influential energy books of the last decade. But given the massive head start the moral case against fossil fuels has in the culture, I believe the book needs to be taken to the next level.
That’s why I’ve spent the last year and a half working on The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0, with the help of some truly unrivaled talent.
This year, with your help, I will complete the book. And in advance of the election I will release a new essay, “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels in 2020,” that will apply the new arguments to this year’s election energy debate.
To thank you for being a 2020 Accelerator we’re offering the following rewards for those who contribute before August 31st. If you have any questions about the rewards email support@industrialprogress.net and we’ll get you a quick response.
Click and enter a custom amount to contribute to our Accelerator projects for 2020
Click and enter a custom amount to contribute to our projects on a monthly basis
Set of five "I Love Fossil Fuels" pins
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Accelerators at the $25 level get a set of 5 “I Love Fossil Fuels” pins. This pin is a great conversation starter. I wear mine everywhere, from San Francisco to New York City. Guaranteed to lead to interesting interactions. Also a great gift for colleagues and clients.
A signed and personalized copy of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
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Accelerators at the $50 level get a signed and personalized copy of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels. I’ll make it out to you or anyone else, just let me know and I’ll sign and send you a book ASAP.
Any energy or environmental question answered by the CIP research team.
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Accelerators at the $100 level get to ask any question on any energy or environmental topic answered by CIP’s amazing research team, including Steffen Henne and Don Watkins. Ask them anything!
Any question answered by Alex Epstein Power Hour or The Human Flourishing Project
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Accelerators at the $250 level get to ask a question or choose a topic for me to cover on either one of my podcasts--Power Hour or The Human Flourishing Project. I’ll spend 10 minutes on whatever topic you choose, from climate change to persuasion to productivity.
One-hour consulting or coaching call with Alex Epstein, any topic or project ($3000 value)
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Accelerators at the $1000 level get a one-hour consulting or coaching coal with me on any topic or project. Want to do a deep dive for an hour with me? Any project or topic that I can help with I will, from persuasion to productivity to debating to writing to thinking methods.
Virtual speech and extended Q&A by Alex Epstein, up to 2 hours ($10,000 value)
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Accelerators at the $5000 level get a virtual speech and extended Q&A (up to 2 hours) delivered to the audience of your choice. It can be your business, your alma mater, your community group. Or we can choose a worthy organization for you.
If you’re in the energy industry, a virtual speech about the bright future of fossil fuels can be an ultra-cost-effective way to boost morale and generate rational optimism.
I’ll speak on any energy or environment-related topic, including:
- The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0 (featuring the latest energy and environmental facts as well as new ideas not in the first Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
- How to Win Hearts and Minds
- The ESG Chess Game
- The “Transition to Renewables” Fallacy
- The Moral Case for Fossil Fuel Investment
- How to Think About and Talk About Climate Change
Live speech with Q&A by Alex Epstein any time in the next two years ($23,500 value)
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Accelerators at the $10,000 level get a live speech with Q&A by my delivered anytime in the next two years.
While I can’t deliver a live speech in Spring of 2020, once we make headway on COVID-19 I will be back on the road. No need to settle on a date. Become a $10,000 Accelerator now and get a speech delivered anywhere in the US or Canada you want, anytime in the next two years. I cover all travel, lodging, and other expenses. This would normally cost $23,500.
I’ll speak on any energy or environment-related topic, including:
- The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 2.0 (featuring the latest energy and environmental facts as well as new ideas not in the first Moral Case for Fossil Fuels)
- How to Win Hearts and Minds
- The ESG Chess Game
- The “Transition to Renewables” Fallacy
- The Moral Case for Fossil Fuel Investment
- How to Think About and Talk About Climate Change
All-day consulting session, coaching session, or class with Alex Epstein, any topic ($40,000 value)
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Accelerators at the $25,000 level get an all day session with me. It can be consulting on the topic of your choice. It can be coaching on persuasion, writing, or debating. It can be a day-long class on the moral case for fossil fuels for your team. Or it can be a day of speeches to different divisions of your organization. No need to schedule a date now, it can happen anytime in the next two years.
The "I Love Fossil Fuels" pin (5)
Learn More...Details and Fine Print
Please note that contributions to the Center for Industrial Progress are not tax deductible.
If you would like to exchange your reward for a lower-level reward (e.g., a virtual speech for a one-hour consulting session) let us know at support@industrialprogress.net
If you would like to give your reward to someone else, please let us know. If you don’t have someone in mind we will be happy to donate it to a student, university, or other worthy organization.
To pay by check or wire transfer, email support@industrialprogress.net for details.
You can also send a check directly to:
Alex Epstein
Center for Industrial Progress
PO Box 9356
Laguna Beach, CA 92652A