Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities

Room 207-A

Nearly one in six Americans live in a rural or remote community, which often have higher energy costs and burden, less resilient energy systems, and fewer options for clean energy than their urban counterparts, due in part to a lack of investment from private companies, investors, and the federal government. Small communities do not always […]

Regional Clusters as a Blueprint for Growth

Room 207-A

Decarbonizing existing energy assets and building a new energy economy can benefit from an ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’ approach. In some markets, building infrastructure, co-locating producers and offtakers, and leveraging a skilled workforce can be streamlined by establishing regional clusters. Join this session to: What are industry leaders doing to create a regional approach […]

Innovation Clusters with EDA, NSF, and DOE

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Since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act the United States has made strong commitments to place based innovation, positioning our country to lead in areas key to our clean energy future such as batteries, critical materials, and small modular nuclear reactors.  This panel will start with a recap of the recent NSF EDA Roadmap […]

Powering Progress through Partnerships: The Role of State and Local Partners in Advancing Energy Developments

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As the demand for sustainable and resilient energy solutions grows, partnerships between state and local governments with the federal government are more important than ever. This dynamic panel will explore the crucial role that state, local and other non-federal entities play in driving the success of equitable, place-based energy initiatives across the US. Join this […]

Developing Energy Projects in Partnership with Native Communities

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With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, historic opportunities have been made available for Tribal communities to develop, own and manage their own energy assets. In this panel, industry leaders will inform and discuss with the broader developer community the opportunities that exist in Indian Country, with a particular emphasis on the significant value […]

One Year of VPPs: How Puerto Rico Can Inform Resilience and Power Everywhere

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Over the past year, Puerto Rico has pioneered a virtual power plant (VPP) program and has seen immediate results through improved grid reliability and reduced brownouts. Through investments such as DOE’s $3 Billion partial loan guarantee for Project Hestia and the Grid Deployment Office’s $450 million to spread through funding opportunities for residential rooftop solar […]