BRECC National Network Learning Series: The Nuts and Bolts of Community Benefits Plans
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This webinar recording, as well as any material from the session, is available on-demand. If you have any questions, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Is your coal community navigating clean energy investments? Join BRECC’s National Network Session and learn how Community Benefits Plans can help ensure new energy projects contribute to local and equitable prosperity. This session will cover the key components and local levers to create meaningful Community Benefits Plans between private developers and community residents. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requires Community Benefits Plans as part of all BIL and IRA funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) and loan applications.
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