The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is hosting a virtual conversation focused on understanding housing challenges impacting America’s energy communities. The webinar will highlight community and federal efforts to build community capacity and feature examples of the innovative partnerships and investments that have led to successful housing development. Speakers will include leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Collective Clean Energy Fund, CFC Properties, HaydenTanner, and the city of Greenbrier County, WV.
The webinar will feature:
- An overview of how to effectively develop partnerships and leverage investments for community development and economic growth.
- Case studies from community leaders showcasing how communities have utilized best practices to address housing challenges.
- Q&A session with speakers.
Register for the webinar here. The agenda below is subject to change.
Working Agenda
Topic | Speakers | Eastern Time |
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Welcome and Opening Remarks | Brian Anderson, Executive Director, Energy Communities IWG Molly McCabe, CEO and Founder, HaydenTanner | 1:30 p.m. |
A Blueprint for Collaboration: Partnerships in Housing Development Meadow River Valley Community Center | Hon. Tammy Tincher, Commissioner, Greenbrier County, WV Matt Ford, President, Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc. | 1:40 p.m. |
Building Value: Leveraging Investments for Housing Growth Cook Medical Workforce Housing Initiative | Ron Walker, President, CFC Properties | 1:50 p.m. |
Engaging With Energy Communities IWG Rapid Response Teams | Rusty Bell, Director of Diversification, Office of Economic Transformation, Gillette Community College Matthew Dalbey, Senior Advisor for Economic Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | 2:00 p.m. |
Financing Futures: Unlocking Capital for Housing Development | Anna Moon, Head of Business Development, Collective Clean Energy Fund | 2:10 p.m. |
Q&A Discussion | Moderated by Molly McCabe, CEO and Founder, HaydenTanner | 2:20 p.m. |
Closing Remarks | 2:45 p.m. |