Rural Utilities Service staff will be available to answer questions on how to submit Letters of Interest for the PACE and New ERA programs. Register

This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other programs and initiatives focused on reinvestment in Illinois’ rural communities and coal communities.The first webinar in our Energy Transition Webinar Series will focus on the clean energy opportunities available from USDA Rural Development, including […]

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DOE OCED is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to present a webinar on RE-Powering America's Lands and liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). RE-Powering America's Land is an EPA initiative that encourages renewable energy development on current and formerly contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites. Also known […]

USDA's Rural Utilities Service staff will provide an overview of the portal being used to submit Letters of Interest for the New ERA program. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the funding requirements and process. Register

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 […]

This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other programs and initiatives focused on reinvestment in Illinois’ rural communities and coal communities. The second webinar in our Energy Transition Webinar Series will focus on state and federal investments that will bring Illinois communities […]

Districts including Green River, Pennyrile, and Purchase have been working with USDA, DRA, and the Energy Communities IWG to develop a training session to help our communities prepare projects that would be eligible for the HB 9 funding. Contributors to the training are Dr. Tom Carew, the Kentucky Director of the USDA Rural Development office in […]

The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization(Energy Communities IWG) operates under Executive Order 14008 to support economic revitalization inAmerican’s energy communities immediately and over the long term. In August 2022, the IWG initiatedthe Four Corners Rapid Response Team (4C-RRT) to provide on-the-ground technical assistance andcoordination of federal funding opportunities […]

This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other programs and initiatives focused on reinvestment in Illinois’ rural communities and coal communities.The third and final webinar in our Energy Transition Webinar Series will focus on programs, initiatives, and funding available to support transitioning […]

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced up to $3.5 million in federal funding available to help local communities across the country create a roadmap toward repurposing energy assets. The Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets initiative will assist communities where a significant portion of their local […]

Hosted by the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) About the Event Engaging with Pennsylvania’s energy community stakeholders is a top priority for us. The Commonwealth is home to several communities impacted by the closure or anticipated closure of coal-fired power plants and coal mines. These […]