# Energy - Appalachian Regional Commission

- Central Appalachia § 48C Regional Event Join the&#160;Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)&#160;and&#160;Energy Communities IWG&#160;in&#160;Charleston, WV on Tuesday, March 26&#160;for an event bringing together federal officials, private sector leaders and local communities to discuss the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (§48C) Program. The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (§48C) program was established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [&#8230;]The post Central Appalachia § 48C Regional Event appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Catalyst Connection: Bringing a New Energy to Northern Appalachia  ARC&#8217;s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is a funding opportunity driving large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects. Launched in 2022 using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) ARISE is strengthening Appalachian businesses and industries, and supporting the development of new opportunities across the region.&#160; Two of those industries are green [&#8230;]The post Catalyst Connection: Bringing a New Energy to Northern Appalachia  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Catalyzing Economic Development in Pennsylvania’s Energy Communities The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) will host an event in Westmoreland County, PA to highlight federal opportunities that can help catalyze economic development in Pennsylvania’s energy communities. &#160;Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with federal officials to share challenges their community faces [&#8230;]The post Catalyzing Economic Development in Pennsylvania’s Energy Communities appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Overcoming Common Infrastructure Challenges in Energy Communities – Part 2 Addressing infrastructure challenges is a top priority for energy communities throughout the nation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes historic investments in America’s core infrastructure that lower energy costs, enhance energy security, and jump-start a new era of clean energy jobs for energy communities. The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic [&#8230;]The post Overcoming Common Infrastructure Challenges in Energy Communities – Part 2 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Overview of the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Rural or Remote Areas Program In this webinar, participants will learn about funding opportunities for energy projects under $5 million available from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for rural communities, like those in the Appalachian Region. This new funding opportunity has no match requirement. Please register to join the Appalachian Regional Commission and DOE&#8217;s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations [&#8230;]The post Overview of the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Rural or Remote Areas Program appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Frostburg State University: Advancing Technology in Western Maryland  In September 2021, Frostburg State University received the state of Maryland’s first-ever ARC POWER implementation grant. The $1,480,979 award helped continue the development of the Advanced Technology Center at Frostburg’s Innovation Park, which works to strengthen Western Maryland’s economy by creating new job opportunities and supporting local industry growth.&#160; &#160;Students at the center explore fields [&#8230;]The post Frostburg State University: Advancing Technology in Western Maryland  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2022 The coal industry—both in Appalachia and in the United States as a whole—has undergone a severe downturn over the last decade as demand for coal has fallen across the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession weighed down on coal production even more. This report details major trends in coal production and employment in [&#8230;]The post Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2022 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem This January 2018 series of five ARC-commissioned reports explores some of the current and potential impacts of Appalachia’s declining coal production on elements of the coal ecosystem.The post An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Coal Industry, Power Generation, and Supply Chain This 2016 study commissioned by ARC provides an overview of the coal industry ecosystem including production, power generation, and supply chain linkages, and presents the most current data and trends on coal-related industrieThe post Appalachian Coal Industry, Power Generation, and Supply Chain appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Planning and Financing Energy Efficient Infrastructure in Appalachia This study describes the benefits of capturing energy efficiency in public infrastructure, identifies best practices in energy conservation being implemented by communities in or near the Appalachian Region, and documents costs and financial returns.The post Planning and Financing Energy Efficient Infrastructure in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.