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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 to influence the future direction of the Energy Communities IWG and America’s clean energy transition.
- Invaluable Learning Opportunities: Discover best practices for driving economic growth through private and public investment in energy communities.
- Strategic Workforce Development: Gain knowledge about building a robust workforce and creating good-paying jobs for transitioning energy workers.
- Direct Access to Decision-Makers: Engage with key policymakers and provide suggestions and feedback on federal resources and programming.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Participate in a dynamic dialogue aimed at overcoming challenges through innovative, community-based partnerships.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to contribute to the future of the Energy Communities IWG and connect with fellow leaders. We look forward to your participation!
Venue
Convene Hamilton Square
600 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Convene is located near the Metro Center, Federal Triangle and McPherson Square metro stations and offers nearby paid parking.
Agenda
Tuesday, July 23
1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. ET
5:00–7:00 p.m. ET: Optional evening activities
Wednesday, July 24
8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. ET
This event is at capacity. Please contact us at [email protected].
Speakers
Clemmy Allen
United Mine Workers of America
Brian J. Anderson
Energy Communities IWG
Grace Blanchard
Resilient Economies and Communities National Association of Counties
Heather Boushey
Invest in America Cabinet at the White House
Lael Brainard
Co-Chair Energy Communities IWG
Noah Brown
U.S. Department of Education
Carolyn Bryan
EPA Region 8
Sharon Buccino
U.S. Department of Interior OSMRE
Ruthie Caldwell
Vision Granted Consulting
Tom Cormons
Appalachian Voices
Terri Dean
EPA Region 3
Karen Fabiano
Appalachian Regional Commission
Ashlee Fitch
Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization
Donna Gambrell
Appalachian Community Capital
Jon Grosshans
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Colby Hall
Shaping Our Appalachian Region
Jacob Israel Hannah
Coalfield Development
Kaila Hood
Office of Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Kevin John
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Leasha Johnson
Mingo County Redevelopment Authority
Betony Jones
U.S. Department of Energy
Doug Lynott
U.S. Economic Development Administration
Gayle Manchin
Appalachian Regional Commission
Rachel McCleery
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Luke McGowan
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Thomas Minney
The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia
Jack Morgan
NADO Research Foundation
Dru Palmer
Office of Gov. Mark Gordon
John Podesta
International Climate Policy
Deborah Pontzer
Grow Rural PA
Daniel Raimi
Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative at Resources for the Future
Kate Ringness
U.S. Department of Energy
Samantha Silverberg
The White House
Jigar Shah
Loan Programs Office
Michael D. Smith
AmeriCorps
Carla Vita
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Matthew Warren
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Briggs White
Energy Communities IWG
Rachael Young
Just Transition Fund
Ali Zaidi
Co-Chair Energy Communities IWG
Additional speakers to be announced.
Accomodations
Convene Hamilton Square is conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C, near the White House, Capitol Building and National Mall.
A list of recommended nearby hotels is below:
| Nearby Hotels | |
|---|---|
Hotel Washington | Hilton Garden Inn |
Sofitel Lafayette Square Park | Washington Marriott at Metro Center |
Hamilton Hotel | Club Quarters Hotel |
