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Overcoming Common Infrastructure Challenges in Energy Communities Part Two: Water, Sewer & Broadband

July 17, 2023 from 2:00 pm3:30 pm EDT

Addressing infrastructure challenges is a top priority for energy communities throughout the nation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes historic investments in America’s core infrastructure that lower energy costs, enhance energy security, and jump-start a new era of clean energy jobs for energy communities.

The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) will host a two-part webinar series highlighting these historic investments. Join us in July as we gear up to present the much-awaited second part of our highly anticipated webinar series: “Overcoming Common Infrastructure Challenges in Energy Communities” – Part 2.

Key Topics to be Covered:

  • Gain insights into the latest infrastructure challenges affecting energy communities.
  • Explore real-life case studies that highlight successful solutions and strategies.
  • Participate in an enlightening expert panel discussion and dynamic Q&A session.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable expertise, and contribute to the future of energy communities. 

For further information or inquiries about this webinar series, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@energycommunities.gov

TopicSpeakersEastern Time
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Brian Anderson
Executive Director
Energy Communities IWG

2:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat

Panelists:

Ali Zaidi
White House
National Climate Advisor 

Gayle Manchin
Federal Co-Chair
Appalachian Regional Commission

Farah Ahmad
Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Moderator: Brian Anderson, Executive Director, Energy Communities IWG

2:05 p.m.
Spotlight: Broadband and Infrastructure

Doug Lynott
U.S. Economic Development Administration

Courtney Dozier
National Telecommunications and Information Administration

2:35 p.m.
Spotlight: Clean Water & Sewer Resources

Ellen Tarquinio
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2:45 p.m.
Spotlight: USDA Water/Sewer and Broadband Resources

Ryan Thorn
State Director for West Virginia
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development

Laurel Leverrier
Assistant Administrator
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
Telecommunications Programs

2:55 p.m.
Q&ADiscussion with all speakers. 3:05 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Brian Anderson
Executive Director
Energy Communities IWG

3:25 p.m.

Details

Date:
July 17, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT

Venue

Webinar
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