DOE Office of Community Engagement

As part of its EVGrid Assist initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a shared vision of vehicle grid integration (VGI) for the industry. “The Future of Vehicle Grid Integration: Harnessing the Flexibility of EV Charging” illustrates the characteristics of a future where EVs are safely and securely connected to, reliably served by, and harmonized with the electric grid. Read the announcement to learn more and download the document: https://lnkd.in/e2ruBkZb Sign-up for upcoming webinars and stakeholder convenings at https://lnkd.in/eR4PjwDa

Check out Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm 's video recapping her visit to the Hoover Dam and her reflection on America's clean energy transition! Built almost 100 years ago, the Hoover Dam delivers clean hydroelectric power to more than 1.3 million people and is considered one of the greatest examples of American engineering! #DOE #OCE #HooverDam #CleanEnergy

Join us TOMORROW Wednesday, July 24 at 1PM CST for our next Virtual Office Hours! Rebecca Feuerlicht from the Office of Energy Justice and Equity will lead a discussion on the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program designed to promote cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities, and on Indian land, as part of affordable housing developments, and benefitting low-income households.   We’ll also hear from DOE State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Weatherization Assistance Program team on an upcoming funding opportunity announcement!   Click https://lnkd.in/gPdhCTea to register and share with anyone in your network that would like to join us! #OCE #VHO #EJE #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #AffordableHousing #TribalNation #IndianLand #BonusCredit #CleanEnergyTransition

On June 27th, the Office of Community Engagement hosted an Environmental Justice Advocacy Day with WE ACT for Environmental Justice and members of The Environmental Justice Leadership Forum ( EJ Forum). The EJ Forum is a network of nearly 50 organizations in 22 states across the Appalachia, Deep South, Extreme Northwest, Midwest, Northeast and Southwest regions of the country. The groundbreaking convening showcased the Office of Energy Justice and Equity, DOE Loan Programs Office, Fossil Energy and Carbon Management , Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy and DOE State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) allowing each office to share current DOE funding opportunities and initiatives that center equity and would be of interest to communities across the country.   #OCE #equity #communityengagement #environmentaljustice

Join us Wednesday, July 24 at 2PM EDT / 1PM CDT for our next Virtual Office Hours (VHO)! Rebecca Feuerlicht from the Office of Energy Justice and Equity will lead a discussion on the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program designed to promote cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities, and on Indian land, as part of affordable housing developments, and benefitting low-income households. This bonus credit provides a 10 or 20 percentage point increase to the investment tax credit for qualified solar and wind energy facilities with a maximum net output of less than five megawatts (AC). Submissions for the 2024 Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program Year are currently being accepted on a rolling basis! Then the OCE team will share funding and technical assistance opportunities from across the DOE. Click https://lnkd.in/gPdhCTea to register and share with anyone in your network that would like to join us! #DOE #OCE #VHO #EJE #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #AffordableHousing #TribalNation #IndianLand #BonusCredit #CleanEnergyTransition #CleanEnergyTransition

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Energy Justice and Equity is leading FIVE in-person informational webinars on the Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI) NEXT WEEK throughout the Gulf Coast. REDI is a new $5 million technical assistance and capacity building program that will fund regional and local nonprofits, workforce and labor organizations, legal support entities, economic development entities, academic institutions that serve underrepresented populations, or other organizations that will be able to help communities meaningfully engage in the development and implementation of community benefits associated with DOE-funded projects in the Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana. The team will be in the following locations from 5:30-8:00 Central Standard Time:   July 15 – Corpus Christi, TX July 16 – Houston, TX July 17- Port Arthur, TX July 17 – Sulphur, LA July 18 – Reserve, LA   Click to https://lnkd.in/g3sRcxuF to register!   #DOE #EJE #OCE #REDI #CorpusChristi #Houston #PortAuthur #Sulphur #Reserve

🚗✨ **DOE Announces $1.7 Billion to Support American Auto Workers and EV Manufacturing!** ✨🚗 The Biden-Harris Administration is investing in the future of American auto manufacturing with a $1.7 billion initiative to convert 11 at-risk facilities for electric vehicle production across eight states! 🌟 This move is set to create thousands of good-paying union jobs and ensure the U.S. leads in the 21st-century auto industry. 🏭🇺🇸 🔋 Key Highlights: - Conversion of facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia. - Over 2,900 new high-quality jobs and retention of 15,000 skilled union workers. - Support for EV and battery manufacturing, including electric motorcycles, school buses, hybrid powertrains, and more. - Commitment to clean, environmentally responsible manufacturing. 📢 U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm will announce this groundbreaking initiative today, showcasing the administration's commitment to American workers and clean energy. 🌍 💪 This funding is a major step in building a clean energy economy that benefits everyone, tackling climate change, and revitalizing American manufacturing communities. Learn more about this exciting initiative and how it supports the American auto industry and workers. 📈 https://lnkd.in/ga8NDPZk #InvestingInAmerica #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles #UnionJobs #DOE #BidenHarrisAdministration #AutoIndustry #ClimateAction

Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 10 at 2PM EDT / 1PM CDT for our next Virtual Office Hours (VHO)! Our spotlight presenters, Julius Goldberg-Lewis, Chief of Staff from the DOE Office of Technology Transitions and Greg Dierkers, Director of Stakeholder Engagement from the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations will discuss their offices’ roles in spurring innovation in the clean energy economy and open opportunities! Then the OCE team will share funding and technical assistance opportunities from across the DOE. Click https://lnkd.in/gPdhCTea to register and share with anyone in your network that would like to join us! #DOE #OCE #VHO #OTT #OCED #CleanEnergyTransition

We hope that you had an electrifying Independence Day and that you'll join us for our next Virtual Office Hours (VHO) on Wednesday, June 10th at 1PM CST! For the first time we'll cover TWO U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Offices as Julius Goldberg-Lewis from the DOE Office of Technology Transitions and Greg Dierkers from the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations join us to discuss their offices' important role spurring innovation in the clean energy economy and current programs! The OCE team will also share funding and technical assistance opportunities from across the DOE. Click https://lnkd.in/gPdhCTea to register and share with anyone in your network that would like to join us! #DOE #OCE #VHO #OTT #OCED #CleanEnergyTransition

Our Director Rose Dady was in California last week the 15th Annual California Climate and Energy Forum as part of the opening plenary! The panel’s overarching theme of “Collective Innovation, Collaboration for Equitable Climate Action” included a discussion centered on equitable climate action policies, trends, and upcoming opportunities on both the state and federal landscapes, with an emphasis on providing timely updates relevant to local governments. Rose was joined by California Energy Commission Commissioner Noemí Gallardo, Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Director Samuel Assefa, and California Public Utilities Commission Commissioner Darcie L. H. To learn more about the Office of Community Engagement or connect with your Engagement Specialist for a meeting, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gb4BFA7q #DOE #OCE #CCEC24 #CleanEnergyTransition #California