EWG’S GUIDING GOALS
- Secure funding for Appalachian communities.
- Expand and deepen participation and engagement in the CAN Energy Working Group.
- Amplify workforce development by working with high school students where possible, especially where solar, energy efficiency, hydro, and geothermal projects are being sited and developed in local Central Appalachian communities.
- Develop and expand Appalachian Solar Finance Fund model to develop a regionally based “Energy Ecosystem Navigator”program.
CRAWG CO-CHAIRS
Co-chairs play vital roles in leading Working Groups and serve on CAN’s Leadership Team. Co-chairs are regional leaders in the just economic transition of Central Appalachia.
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Mountain Association
Special Programs Manager SOPEC
Helpful Links & Resources
The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund catalyzes solar development in communities across Central Appalachia. See their latest Success Stories.
Invest Appalachia is a collaborative impact investment platform created by and for the people of Central Appalachia.
Vision Granted offers a FREE download to introduce an energy project blueprint for beginners.
Conductor Solar offers a free budget calculator that helps you plan projects like solar, geothermal, battery storage, or other renewable energy systems and find the right mix of funding sources to make your project affordable.
Community Infrastructure Center provides access to expertise, training, capital, and partnership networks to advance your community or climate infrastructure project.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency has a comprehensive source of information.
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