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Director’s Update – January 17, 2025

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.

New Resource Available: State Fact Sheets

The Energy Communities IWG is excited to announce the release of six new state fact sheets that showcase energy communities across the nation. These fact sheets provide a summary of various projects, investment data and outreach efforts that have been pivotal in driving each state’s economic growth and energy innovation. Stay tuned for the release of additional fact sheets.

Round 2 § 48C Tax Credit Allocations

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced roughly $2.5 billion in allocations for the second round of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (§ 48C Program) to energy communities. Approximately 50 projects are in § 48C energy communities, bringing the total allocated to projects in these communities across both rounds to $4 billion.

Check out the list of awardees here.

Coal Power Plant Reinvestment Visualization Tool Updates

Updates to the Coal Power Plant Reinvestment Visualization Tool are now live! This public database and map helps state and local economic development officials, project developers and power plant owners identify and pursue opportunities for plant redevelopment and community reinvestment. The tool displays coal power plants that have been closed or are set to retire, along with key infrastructure characteristics that are relevant for potential redevelopment opportunities.

Award Announcements

New Investment Opportunities

Upcoming Investment Deadlines

Events & Additional Resources

Getting the Grant Workshop: Successfully Applying for ARC Funding Opportunities

Jan. 30, 2025 — Charleston, West Virginia
Feb. 4, 2025 — Cartersville, Georgia
Feb. 6, 2025 — Ithaca, New York

Join ARC staff, state partners and grantees to gain insights into ARC’s updated 2025 application criteria and scoring process and explore best practices for developing and implementing successful projects.

Resources Available from the Energy Community Conversations: Housing in America’s Energy Communities Webinar

Resources from the Energy Communities Conversations: Housing in America’s Energy Communities Webinar are now available. This webinar highlighted community and federal initiatives aimed at enhancing local capacity and showcased innovative partnerships and investments that have led to successful housing developments. You can listen to the recording and access helpful resources to learn how your energy community can address its affordable housing needs.

Best regards,

Brian J. Anderson, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization

To learn more about investment opportunities, visit the Energy Communities IWG Clearinghouse.

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