FedCo on country roads! 🚗 Today, Gayle Manchin joined partners The Hub and EnergyCommunities to announce $33.5M in ARISE grants. 🌄 bit.ly/3s9cWux ARISE supports large-scale economic transformation in multi-state areas & has awarded nearly $122M to date!

Exciting news for #EnergyCommunities! There are more than 45 funding opportunities that don’t require matching funds. Explore these options and find out how you can make the most of these resources: energycommunities.gov/funding-opport….

The Energy Communities and Rural Development WV announced the launch of the West Virginia Rapid Response Team (RRT)! The RRT will work with #EnergyCommunities to develop community-led plans to address economic challenges that support local growth. Learn more: energycommunities.gov/energy-communi…

Join the Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | DOE and EnergyCommunities for a virtual workshop on transitioning retired energy assets. Learn more and register here: energycommunities.gov/event/capacity….

🔊We want to hear from you! Register for tomorrow’s Capacity Building for Energy Assets Virtual Workshop to share your insights in breakout sessions with other industry leaders. Learn more and register here: energycommunities.gov/event/capacity….

#ICYMI: Register for today’s Capacity Building for Energy Assets Virtual Workshop, scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. Learn more below ⬇️

🙌 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.

Congratulations to the first class of Energy Communities AmeriCorps VISTA members! Looking forward to seeing the positive impact you have on energy communities across the country.

The Energy Communities IWG is excited to announce the release of our latest Progress Report! 🔗 Through a whole-of-government approach, we’re tackling challenges and driving investments in America’s energy communities. Read the full report: energycommunities.gov/progress-repor…

🚨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: energycommunities.gov/progress-repor….

The Energy Communities IWG is hosting the “Housing in America’s Energy Communities” webinar Thursday, Dec. 19, at 1:30 p.m. ET. It will highlight efforts to build community capacity & feature examples of partnerships for housing development. Register at: energycommunities.gov/event/energy-c….

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 Thank you to our partners and communities for your continued dedication and making 2024 our best year yet. We’re looking forward to working together to empower America’s energy communities for years to come.

2024 was a transformative year for America’s energy communities. With more than $15 billion in federal investments in 2024 alone, energy communities have been selected for $54+ billion in federal funding since 2021. Let’s keep this momentum going into 2025! 📊 🎉

📍💼 16 events, countless connections! The Energy Communities IWG hit the road in 2024 to bring vital resources and opportunities to #energycommunities across the nation. See how we are making an impact: energycommunities.gov/past-events/.

👂 We’ve heard from you — your ideas, challenges and hopes for energy communities — and we’re committed to continuing this work together. Thank you for helping us make 2024 so impactful! 🌟

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. energycommunities.gov/spotlights/

Applications to apply for funding through ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative are open now, and due March 10, 2025. bit.ly/3DUyiBy

📢 U.S. Department of Energy, IRSnews and Treasury Department last week awarded $6B in allocations for the second round of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (§ 48C Program), including $2.5 billion to #EnergyCommunities. Learn more: home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…

📢 U.S. Department of Energy, IRSnews and Treasury Department last week awarded $6B in allocations for the second round of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (§ 48C Program), including $2.5 billion to #EnergyCommunities.

To accelerate the development of America’s critical mineral and materials supply chains, U.S. Department of Energy awarded $45 million for six projects to identify regional economic benefits of domestic manufacturing, including coal-related materials. 🔗energy.gov/fecm/articles/…