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April 2022

Thinking Ahead: Fourth Focus Forward conference held in Morgantown (West Virginia)

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WV NewsCharles Young April 27, 2022 Energy Communities IWG Executive Director Brian Anderson spoke at the Focus Forward event in West Virginia. Focus Forward showcases stories of innovation in government and industry, resiliency in education, and leadership in the changing culture of work in a global economy. Read the full story here.

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IWG Executive Director Keynote Speaker at Focus Forward 2022

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Today, IWG Executive Director Brian Anderson, Ph.D. participated in the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC) Focus Forward 2022 event in Morgantown, West Virginia, as a keynote speaker. Focus Forward 2022: West Virginia’s New Narrative showcased stories of innovation in government and industry, resiliency in education, and leadership in the changing culture of work in

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Federal Interagency Working Group Kicks-Off Energy Communities Week 2022

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One year ago, on April 23, 2021, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) delivered its initial report to President Biden. This report identified 25 energy communities hard-hit by coal mine and power plant closures that are priorities for investment and engagement; nearly $38 billion in

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IWG Executive Director to Participate as Keynote Speaker at West Virginia Public Education Collaborative Focus Forward Event

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IWG Executive Director Brian Anderson, Ph.D., will be a keynote speaker at Focus Forward 2022: West Virginia’s New Narrative. He will share insights into the IWG’s efforts to support West Virginia’s energy communities and energy workers. Hosted by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC), Focus Forward will take place Wednesday, April 27 from 9

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Repurposing Fossil Energy Assets Webinar Resources, Success Story, and New Funding Opportunities

Director's Update /

April 20, 2022 Dear Energy Community Supporter, I’m happy to share with you the mid-April edition of the Energy Communities IWG newsletter. As you read on, you’ll find funding opportunities, upcoming events and additional resources for energy community leaders. Don’t forget to follow the IWG on social media for real-time updates and important information. Twitter: @EnergyComm_USFacebook: @EnergyCommunitiesUSLinkedIn:

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IWG Deputy Executive Director Joins Panel at Regional Carbon Management Workshop in Ohio

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Today, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization Deputy Executive Director, Briggs White, Ph.D., joined a panel on energy jobs at the Regional Carbon Management Applicant Education Workshop in Columbus, OH. This workshop was the first of three in-person regional workshops hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s

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New Investments in Appalachia Energy Communities, Funding Opportunities, and Events

Director's Update /

April 5, 2022 Dear Energy Community Supporter, In just the past three weeks, multiple federal agencies have announced new funding opportunities for energy communities across the nation, including five announcements specifically for the Appalachia region at an IWG-run event on March 18. To learn more about those funding opportunities, additional open federal funding, opportunities closing

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