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IWG Director Featured as Keynote Speaker at CMU Energy Week

News / March 22, 2023

Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Director Brian Anderson, Ph.D. this morning was the keynote speaker at Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Energy Week event. The event convened energy experts, key influencers, students, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs from business, government, media, non-governmental organizations and academia for a …

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Director’s Update – March 17, 2023

Director's Update / March 17, 2023

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Thank you for continuing to support the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) as we work to revitalize our nation’s energy communities. We hope you find this newsletter valuable. In addition to this newsletter, check out our social media channels for funding …

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Director’s Update – March 8, 2023

Director's Update / March 8, 2023

Dear Energy Community Supporter, With implementation of Inflation Reduction Act programs advancing by the day, opportunities for energy communities are surging. Keeping track of new funding announcements and deadlines can be a daunting task. The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) is pleased to offer resources, …

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IWG Director Participates in Harvard University Study Group on Coal Community Transitions

News / February 27, 2023

Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Director Brian Anderson, Ph.D. last week participated in a study group session hosted by Harvard University. The session, titled “The Roles of Private & Public Funding,” focused on challenges coal communities often face when it comes to financing their energy …

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Director’s Update – February 17, 2023

Director's Update / February 17, 2023

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Thank you for your continued interest in the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Director’s Updates. In addition to funding updates and deadlines, this edition features several upcoming webinars and workshops that delve into critical investments — read on. Follow us on …

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Three Exciting, New Federal Programs Announced for Energy Communities

News / February 14, 2023

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Treasury announced three new opportunities available through the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that benefit energy communities. First, DOE’s Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program (40209), led by the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, is investing $750 million …

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Director’s Update – February 6, 2023

Director's Update / February 6, 2023

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Agencies from across the federal government are regularly announcing new funding opportunities, collectively worth billions of dollars, to help revitalize the economies of the nation’s energy communities. With this in mind, read on for the most up-to-date information on resources, new funding opportunities, deadline reminders and more. Follow us on Twitter, …

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Energy Communities IWG Wraps Up Technical Assistance Webinar Series

News / January 25, 2023

Yesterday the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) hosted the third and final webinar in its “Technical Assistance for Energy Communities” webinar series. This series was dedicated to highlighting federal and non-federal technical assistance opportunities available to energy communities and providing guidance on how to access …

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Director’s Update – January 18, 2023

Director's Update / January 18, 2023

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Happy New Year! The Energy Communities IWG is looking forward to another year of supporting energy communities and workers. Read on for important announcements and resources that were released in the past month. One Webinar Left in the Technical Assistance for Energy Communities Webinar Series The Energy Communities IWG’s three-part webinar …

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Director’s Update – December 16, 2022

Director's Update / December 16, 2022

Dear Energy Community Supporter, Technical Assistance for Energy Communities Webinar Series Many energy communities need help identifying, applying, and managing financial assistance that could diversify and revitalize their economies. These communities often also struggle to coordinate with other organizations in their region to pursue larger opportunities that typically involve collaborative applications. In these instances, technical …

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