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Pittsburgh, PA – (Dec. 20, 2024) – The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) this week hosted a listening session aimed at identifying opportunities and resources to support communities along the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers (Three Rivers Corridor). In partnership with the Port of Pittsburgh, […]
The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying jobs for energy workers, grow local economies and drive investments in energy communities across the country. Advancing Economic Diversification in America’s Energy Communities: Energy Communities IWG Progress Report Dive into the
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Beckley, WV. (October 29, 2024)—Today, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development formally announced the launch of a West Virginia Rapid Response Team (RRT). The announcement was made at the Federal Community Development Funding and Grant Writing
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The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs; spur economic revitalization; remediate environmental degradation; and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. Capacity Building for Energy Assets Virtual Workshop
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In Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, a deteriorating steel dock is being replaced with a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). Located about 30 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River, this is the last commercial dock upriver of the city, limiting the region’s ability to transport materials by freight. The replacement
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Along the north bank of the Allegheny River, about six miles from the confluence of the Three Rivers in downtown Pittsburgh, Sharpsburg is a small community of about 3,500 residents. The community has a rich industrial history, dating back to its role in the early days of the H.J. Heinz company, but has experienced economic
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Grow Rural PA is revitalizing rural communities in Central Pennsylvania through direct technical assistance, policy recommendations for sustainable economic development strategies, and partnerships with state and federal agencies.
In May 2024, Grow Rural PA received a $100,000 investment from the U.S. Department of …
Image Courtesy of Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Bolstering domestic manufacturing is critical for America to meet increased technological demands and remain competitive on the global stage. Energy communities are prime locations for manufacturing facilities because they have the workers and the grit to get the job done. In 2022, the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board (TCWIB)
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The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs; spur economic revitalization; remediate environmental degradation; and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. New Funding Opportunities & Announcements U.S. Department
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Image Source: Haydencolorado.com The Town of Hayden, CO, received $5.2 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration in 2022 for a regional industrial park that town leaders hope will retain and expand local businesses following the closure of the Hayden Station coal-fired power plant. In April 2024, the Town of Hayden
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