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Central Illinois IWG Funding Review
Lincoln Land Community College 1 Lincoln Land Dr,, Litchfield, IL, United StatesAdditional details to follow.
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Grow it in Appalachia: Can the Ohio River Valley Become a Hub for Biomaterials Derived from Industrial Hemp?
This listening session will explore industrial hemp as a promising biomaterial for Appalachia’s manufacturing sector. Focusing on the fiber side of the plant, we will discuss the current hemp market, the future potential and the challenges that still need to be addressed. Learn more about the event and register here
Manufacturing Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic
The region has long been global leaders in rubber and plastics. How do we transform Appalachia into leaders of the next generation of plastics -alternatives to single-use plastic. This listening session will discuss how compostable bioplastics and mycelium (the roots of mushrooms) could help replace single use plastics and circularize Appalachian manufacturing for the long-term health […]
The Second Annual Redeveloping Shuttered Coal Plants Summit
Our Second Annual Summit for ReImagining Shuttered Coal Plants will publicly launch “the handbook” for redeveloping shuttered coal plants and information around turning coal ash ponds from liabilities to assets. Discussions will focus on the potential and challenges in promoting sustainable development at the sites of former coal plants, including the potential for transforming coal […]
Southern Illinois IWG Funding Panel
University of Illinois Extension Center 1715 College Avenue, Carmi, IL, United StatesAdditional details to follow.
Creating Green Building Product Supply Chains in Appalachia
This listening session will explore how to leverage the increased use of green building rating systems to boost demand for sustainable building materials that are produced in central Appalachia. Explore the ins and outs of green building certifications such as LEED, the ways in which Appalachia can meet the rising demand for green building products, […]
Capacity Building for Energy Assets Virtual Workshop
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 […]
Energy Community Conversations: Housing in America’s Energy Communities
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. […]