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Success Stories

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 success stories 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 Success Stories

Belmont College, Ohio

Image source The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Belmont College in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a $5 million grant - one of the largest grants in the school’s history -  to construct a new building for its construction trades program. The new building will provide students with lab...
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San Juan Solar and Storage

Image source D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESI) closed on its San Juan Solar and Storage Project located in San Juan County, New Mexico, in July 2023. The project will interconnect to the grid using existing infrastructure from the former San Juan Generating Station. San Juan 1 is the first phase of...
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Downtown Pineville Revitalization Panel

Downtown Pineville Revitalization Panel

Downtown Pineville, Kentucky is revitalizing its downtown after several years of feeling the impacts of being one of the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) economically distressed counties. The town is putting a significant emphasis on the new energy economy and infrastructure, including restaurants, businesses and housing. Downtown Pineville recently rolled out...
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Share Your Story

The Energy Communities IWG wants to hear your success story using 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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