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Rural Energy Academy
Current Opportunity:
Apply for NACo's technical assistance cohort which supports rural counties navigating wind, solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) development. Participants receive virtual learning from subject-matter experts, peer engagement and targeted one-on-one support, culminating in an implementation-ready local deliverable over the 12-week sprint. View the information sheet below to learn more.
Resource Spotlight
Legislative Analysis: Impact of PFAS Regulations on Counties
NACo's analysis provides an in-depth examination of current and proposed regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their implications for county governments.
Rural Energy Academy
Current Opportunity:
Apply for NACo's technical assistance cohort which supports rural counties navigating wind, solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) development. Participants receive virtual learning from subject-matter experts, peer engagement and targeted one-on-one support, culminating in an implementation-ready local deliverable over the 12-week sprint. View the information sheet below to learn more.
Energizing Counties Resource Hub
NACo empowers counties with the tools and resources needed to consider and facilitate energy projects best suited for local communities. NACo is developing resources and tailored guidance to assist local governments in navigating the opportunities and challenges of different energy industries.
Resilient Counties Initiative
NACo works to strengthen county resiliency by building leadership capacity to identify and manage risk, and allow counties to become more flexible and responsive.
Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities
The Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities initiative connects coal communities, supports local leaders and builds capacity in under-resourced communities to advance new approaches and projects for economic diversification.
SolSmart
SolSmart is a national program that helps cities, towns, counties and regional organizations become solar energy ready.
Military Communities Initiative
The U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative Program helps manage encroachment and incompatible development near military installations. The program forms partnerships that protect military operations from restrictive development and strengthens long-term relationships between the Department of Defense and counties.
