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Director’s Update

Director’s Update – January 18, 2023

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Happy New Year! The Energy Communities IWG is looking forward to another year of supporting energy communities and workers. Read on for important announcements and resources that were released in the past month. One Webinar Left in the Technical Assistance for Energy Communities Webinar Series The Energy Communities IWG’s three-part webinar […]

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Director’s Update – December 16, 2022

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Technical Assistance for Energy Communities Webinar Series Many energy communities need help identifying, applying, and managing financial assistance that could diversify and revitalize their economies. These communities often also struggle to coordinate with other organizations in their region to pursue larger opportunities that typically involve collaborative applications. In these instances, technical

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Director’s Update – November 18, 2022

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Thank you for your continued interest in the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization’s (Energy Communities IWG). Before reading on, please take a moment to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. New Funding Opportunities & Announcements Reminder: U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Public Input

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Director’s Update – October 27, 2022

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Thank you for reading another installment of the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization’s (Energy Communities IWG) e-newsletter. Below, we highlighted important funding announcements, important deadlines, upcoming events and a success story out of Virginia. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn

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Director’s Update – October 11, 2022

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

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Director’s Update – September 22, 2022

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

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Director’s Update – September 7, 2022

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)

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Director’s Update – August 18, 2022

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.

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Director’s Update – August 4, 2022

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Thank you for your continued interest in the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Director’s Updates. Read on for a reminder to submit feedback to Energy Communities IWG public comment portal, funding opportunities and deadlines, new resources from federal agencies, and a success story

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Director’s Update – July 14, 2022

Dear Energy Community Supporter, The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is committed to breaking down barriers energy communities often face when searching for and accessing funds, by providing timely and relevant funding opportunities and resources. Read on for those resources and information, and follow us

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