Powerful Partnerships: How Coal Communities and Utility Companies are Working Together
This webinar is available on-demand. If you have trouble accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org
Is your coal community facing a coal-fired power plant closure or transition? Join the BRECC National Network this July and learn how utility providers and local governments are working together to mitigate and respond to economic shocks. This BRECC National Network learning session will feature examples of county and utility partnerships that support energy transitions.
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Speakers
Alexis Sulentic
Hon. Melody Villard
Janet Dean
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