Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) and the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) for a virtual workshop on transitioning retired energy assets. Hear from community and technology leaders to discuss challenges in energy asset transition and workforce development for communities that have retired or soon-to-be-retired energy assets, including mines. Participate in breakout sessions and share your insights to influence future funding opportunities for workforce development and community projects.
Agenda
November 14, 2024
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12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks — Bhima Sastri, Director, Energy Asset Transformation Program, FECM, DOE
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12:45 – 2:30 p.m. | Regions/Communities, Transition Cases and Workforce Development — Activities, Challenges, Opportunities
Transition Options
Workforce Development
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2:30 – 2:35 p.m. | BREAK |
2:35 – 2:45 p.m. | Daniel Raimi, Fellow, Resources for the Future — Beta version of a tool for understanding the skill gaps and matches of the fossil fuel workforce. |
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Session — Part 1 (45 minutes): Capacity-Building — What is needed in the pre-FEED to develop energy assets and move them to becoming nuclear, data centers, critical minerals, energy storage and any other important technologies? What are the challenges and opportunities? |
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Federal Panel — Supporting Energy Asset Transition Moderator — Briggs White, Deputy Executive Director, Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization
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4:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Breakout Session — Part 2 (15 minutes): |
4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Summary of Workshop Sessions
Adjourn — Bhima Sastri |