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Supporting Wyoming’s Energy Communities
December 17, 2021 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm UTC-7
Attend a virtual workshop to share perspectives and meet with federal departments and state officials to learn about available resources and discuss potential pathways for regional economic diversification. This forum brings together stakeholders to hear about current energy transition conditions in Wyoming and opportunities for broader collaboration on specific projects in the future.
This workshop will begin with information exchange on the energy transition landscape in Wyoming as described by local leaders. Speakers will also focus on workforce development efforts underway and local community conditions. Federal representatives will also be able to highlight funding currently available for energy communities in both large group setting as well as smaller breakout sessions.
This workshop is designed to help participants:
- Advance needed economic development projects
- Strengthen relationships around the state
- Connect energy workers and their communities with available federal resources
WORKING AGENDA
Topic | Speakers | Time MT |
Welcome & Introductions | Briggs White Randall Luthi | 9:00 am |
Opening Remarks
| Brian Anderson Mark Gordon | 9:10 am |
Wyoming State Panel | A panel of Wyoming-focused voices and organizations discussing state-specific issues, lessons learned and best practices. University of Wyoming, School of Energy Resources Wyoming Energy Authority Western Wyoming Community College Utility Workers Union of America Campbell County Converse County Lincoln County Sweetwater County | 9:25 am |
Q & A | 10:25 am | |
Federal Funding Opportunities for Energy Communities | A panel of senior officials representing the following federal agencies: U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Economic Development Administration U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Department of Labor | 10:45 am |
Q & A | 11:35 am | |
Closing Remarks | 11:55 am | |
Event Concludes | Noon | |
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Following a lunch break, participants will have the opportunity to join moderated, smaller-group discussions on issues that elected officials and local stakeholders have identified as particularly relevant and resonant for Wyoming. Once you have registered for the morning session, please continue to monitor you email for further information on how to attend these virtual breakout sessions.
Session | Topic | Time MT |
Breakout Session – room #1 | Topic: Keeping Workers in Wyoming | 1:00 pm |
Breakout Session – room #2 | Topic: New Economic Opportunities with Carbon | 1:00 pm |
Event Concludes | 2:00 pm | |