The Energy Communities IWG will host an event highlighting the financial and public benefits of investing in energy communities, particularly hard-hit, low-capacity coal communities in rural America.The historic investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act present unprecedented opportunities to revitalize communities, diversify workforces, and support energy workers.This event will convene leaders […]

For more information, please contact:Mike McKee, USDA Rural Development Area Specialist [email protected]    

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2024-36 regarding up to $6 billion in tax credit allocations for the second round of allocations for the 48C(e) Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Allocation Program, including approximately $2.5 billion for projects located in 48C(e) designated […]

The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) will host a stakeholder retreat in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 24.Join energy community leaders from across the nation to take part in this event, which will feature:A Platform for Your Voice: Share your insights […]

Join ReImagine Appalachia and The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) on Thursday, August 1st from 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET virtually to learn more about the resources the working group provides and how your community may benefit! At this event, Briggs White, Ph.D. Deputy Executive Director of the IWG on Coal […]

Join us for a presentation of new quantitative research on the industrial economy of the region that highlights competitive manufacturing sectors and the places where they thrive and can continue to grow moving forward. Learn more about the event and register here

DOE, IRS, and Treasury will host a virtual informational webinar for applicants on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This webinar will provide eligible applicants information on how to prepare and submit a full application for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C) program. REGISTER

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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

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 […]

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 […]

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