In 2024, the Energy Communities IWG spotlighted 20 stories from energy communities across the nation. Each story showcases best practices, innovative solutions and valuable lessons learned, offering other communities a roadmap for economic growth. 📚💡 Want to learn more? Check out our spotlights and testimonies: https://lnkd.in/eq-tqHgx.
About us
Established by President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, the White House Interagency Working Group on Coal & Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization is working to spur economic revitalization, create good-paying jobs, and support energy workers.
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http://energycommunities.gov
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- 2021
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Washington, DC 20585, US
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👂 We’ve heard from you — your ideas, challenges and hopes for energy communities — and we’re committed to continuing this work together! In 2024, the Energy Communities IWG engaged with more than 1,800 stakeholders through in-person events and virtual webinars. Every conversation helps us better support communities navigating economic transitions. Thank you for making the year so impactful. Your insights will guide us as we continue building a brighter future together.
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📍💼 16 events, countless connections. In 2024, the Energy Communities IWG hit the road to bring vital resources and opportunities directly to #energycommunities across the nation. From technical assistance workshops to local listening sessions, we’re proud to support energy communities on their journeys toward economic growth. 🌟💡 Learn more about how we’re making an impact: https://lnkd.in/e_yCcSsZ.
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2024 Investment Recap! 📊 🎉 2024 was a transformative year for America’s energy communities. Last year alone, more than $15 billion in federal investments were selected to foster economic growth and job creation in #energycommunities nationwide, bringing total federal investments in energy communities to more than $54 billion. Let’s keep this momentum going into 2025!
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Save the Date! 🗓️ The Energy Communities IWG is hosting the “Energy Community Conversations: Housing in America’s Energy Communities” webinar Thursday, Dec. 19, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The webinar will highlight community, private sector, and federal efforts to build capacity and will feature examples of the innovative partnerships and investments that have led to successful housing development. Don’t miss out on this important learning opportunity💡Register at: https://lnkd.in/eWW6_NQR.
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🚨Major investments are going into #EnergyCommunities! Learn how these investments are impacting America’s energy communities in the Energy Communities IWG’s latest Progress Report at: https://lnkd.in/eU-nTkDe.
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The Energy Communities IWG is excited to announce the release of our latest Progress Report! By the numbers: ✅ $54B in federal investments awarded to energy communities ✅ $315B in private sector investments to energy communities ✅ 13,000 stakeholders engaged ✅ Seven Rapid Response Teams deployed Through a whole-of-government approach, we’re tackling challenges, empowering workers, and delivering on goals to drive public and private sector investments in America’s energy communities. Read the full report to see our impact and what’s ahead! https://lnkd.in/eU-nTkDe
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🙌 Thank you to all the community leaders, stakeholders and experts who participated in our virtual workshop! Stay tuned for updates and future opportunities to collaborate as we work together to support workforce development and #EnergyCommunities revitalization.
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#ICYMI: Register for today’s Capacity Building for Energy Assets Virtual Workshop, scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. Learn more below ⬇️
Join the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy and EnergyCommunities for a virtual workshop on transitioning retired energy assets. 🎙️Hear from community and technology leaders about workforce development and solutions for communities affected by retiring energy assets like mines and coal plants. 🗣️Don’t miss your chance to participate in breakout sessions and help shape future funding opportunities! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gefJsGKQ.
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