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2023 IWG Director’s Wrap Up

Federal representatives and local stakeholders network at an Energy Communities IWG event in Pennsylvania. Dear Energy Communities Supporters, As the holidays draw near, and as our team reflects on the important work of the Energy Communities IWG in 2023, it can be summed up in three words: people helping people. Our mission is to ensure […]

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Director’s Update – November 9, 2023

The Energy Communities IWG is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs; spur economic revitalization; remediate environmental degradation; and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. Energy Communities IWG Getting Started Guide The Energy Communities IWG announced the launch of one of its latest resources, the Getting

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Energy Communities IWG Announces Launch of Pennsylvania Rapid Response Team

The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) today joined senior federal and state officials at the Catalyzing Economic Development in Pennsylvania’s Energy Communities event at Westmoreland County Community College to announce new federal initiatives to support workers, along with economic revitalization and workforce development in Pennsylvania

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Energy Communities IWG Announces New Team of Experts to Aid Energy Communities in Navigating Federal Resources

Today, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) announced the official launch of the Energy Communities IWG Navigator at the annual Just Transition Fund Convening in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made by U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm who serves as the administrator of

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Director’s Update – October 3, 2023

The Energy Communities IWG is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs, spur economic revitalization, remediate environmental degradation and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. Energy Communities IWG Announces Launch of Appalachia Ohio Rapid Response Team The Energy Communities IWG announced the launch of a Rapid

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Energy Communities IWG Announces Launch of Appalachian Ohio Rapid Response Team

Today, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) announced the launch of a Rapid Response Team (RRT) in Appalachian Ohio at the 3rd Annual Appalachia Forward Conference. The Energy Communities IWG RRT, led by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), will assist regional stakeholders in coordinating

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Director’s Update – September 14, 2023

The Energy Communities IWG is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs, spur economic revitalization, remediate environmental degradation and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. Four Corners Rapid Response Team Community Update Courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture The Energy Communities IWG’s Four Corners Rapid Response Team

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IWG Participates in Appalachian Regional Commission 2023 Annual Conference

Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Director Brian Anderson, Ph.D. provided remarks this week at the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) 2023 annual conference, Appalachia Rises. This year, the conference focused on highlighting the importance of resiliency and collaboration in strengthening communities across the Appalachian region. Appalachia

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Director’s Update – August 28, 2023

Established by an Executive Order during President Biden’s first week in office, the Energy Communities IWG is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs, spur economic revitalization, remediate environmental degradation and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. Illinois Basin Rapid Response Team Convening Courtesy U.S. Department

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Director’s Update – August 10, 2023

Established by an Executive Order during President Biden’s first week in office, the Energy Communities IWG is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to create good-paying union jobs, spur economic revitalization, remediate environmental degradation and support energy workers in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. MN Event Recap Courtesy Minnesota Energy Transition Office The

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