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Dear Energy Community Supporter, Before reading on, check out the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Energy Communities IWG leaders attended several important events over the past two weeks to hear from stakeholders on the ground and educate them on billions […]
Director’s Update – October 11, 2022 Read More »
WSIUJennifer Fuller September 29, 2022 At an event in Carbondale, IL, the Energy Communities IWG launched a Rapid Response Team in the Illinois Basin to support Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana as they transition to a clean energy economy. Listen to the full story here.
USDA Rural Development’s Deputy Undersecretary Farah Ahmad speaking with media after announcing the IWG’s new Illinois Basin Rapid Response Team at an event in Carbondale, IL. The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG), today announced the creation and launch of a new Illinois Basin Rapid Response Team
Dear Energy Community Supporter, At the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG), our goal is to distribute more funding and resources to energy communities throughout the nation. As you read this newsletter, you will find information about funding opportunities, resources, upcoming events, and critical information that
Director’s Update – September 22, 2022 Read More »
Yesterday, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG)’s Deputy Executive Director Briggs White led a panel on economic development and environmental remediation at the 2022 West Virginia Brownfields Conference in Huntington, WV. With a focus on energy communities, the panel, titled “Federal Resources for Environmental Remediation
Dear Energy Community Supporter, The last few weeks have been busy for the Biden-Harris Administration and federal agencies with the announcement of several investments in energy communities. From the enaction of the Inflation Reduction Act, to the establishment of an Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG)
Director’s Update – September 7, 2022 Read More »
Farmington Daily TimesJohn Moses August 26, 2022 The Energy Communities IWG announced its Four Corners Rapid Response Team at an event in Farmington, NM. Federal officials hosted a roundtable discussion and engaged with local stakeholders. Read the full story here.
Dear Energy Community Supporter, The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is committed to helping energy communities across the nation access much-needed federal funding opportunities to revitalize communities. Read on to learn more about key funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines, and additional resources available to energy communities.
Director’s Update – August 18, 2022 Read More »
The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) today announced that the deadline for public comment will be extended by 30 days. The portal will remain open until September 8, 2022. The public comment portal seeks input from the public on the challenges facing energy communities, measures to address
Energy Communities IWG Extends Public Comment Portal Deadline Read More »
Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Executive Director Dr. Brian Anderson participated in a distinguished panel of experts at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Carbon Negative Shot Summit on Wednesday, July 20. The Summit is part of DOE’s Carbon Negative Shot: an all-hands-on-deck call for
