Energy Communities Spotlights

Since 2021, the Energy Communities IWG and member agencies have made historic investments in America’s coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities. These spotlights highlight the positive impact of federal funding and direct engagement with the country’s energy communities to spur economic revitalization, improve critical infrastructure, clean-up legacy pollution and support energy workers. We also encourage you to share your story with us.

Recent Spotlights

Armstrong Terminal Dock Upgrade Project

In Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, a deteriorating steel dock is being replaced with a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). Located about 30 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River, this is the last commercial dock upriver of the city, limiting the region’s ability to transport materials by freight. The replacement...

Reconnecting the Allegheny Riverfront to Economic Opportunity Project

Along the north bank of the Allegheny River, about six miles from the confluence of the Three Rivers in downtown Pittsburgh, Sharpsburg is a small community of about 3,500 residents. The community has a rich industrial history, dating back to its role in the early days of the H.J. Heinz company, but has experienced economic...

Rural Pennsylvania Forges Partnerships to Improve Environment and Support Local Workforce

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7XMjHz5R7Ms?feature=oembedGrow Rural PA is revitalizing rural communities in Central Pennsylvania through direct technical assistance, policy recommendations for sustainable economic development strategies, and partnerships with state and federal agencies. In May 2024, Grow Rural PA received a $100,000 investment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets grant program to help move...

Anthony Basil – Frontier Group of Companies

Deb Barnett – Southern Illinois Now (IN event)

Suzanne Tegen – Center for New Energy Economy

The Energy Communities IWG wants to hear how you’ve used federal funding to implement a revitalization, diversification or workforce project. Fill out the form or attach an existing story below so we can showcase your great work. Please provide as many details as possible.

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