APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

ARC’s MissionARC’s Mission

ARC’s mission is to be a strategic partner and advocate

for sustainable community

and economic development in Appalachia.

Appalachian RegionAppalachian Region

13 states

410 counties

200,741 sq. miles

72 local development

districts

23 million people

Increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation

Strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy

Develop and improve Appalachia’s infrastructure to make the Region economically competitive

Build the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia’s isolation

ARC Strategic Plan: GoalsARC Strategic Plan: Goals

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Distressed Counties in Appalachia, 2008Distressed Counties in Appalachia, 2008

Distressed Counties

Appalachia is Rich in Energy ResourcesAppalachia is Rich in Energy Resources

Environmental Issues, June 2006

Photo by Christopher Swope

Governors’ Quorum Meeting, February 2006Governors’ Quorum Meeting, February 2006

Energy Advisory Council MeetingsEnergy Advisory Council Meetings

AnalyzeAnalyze

RecommendRecommend

ReviewReview

Research ReportsResearch Reports

www.arc.gov/energy

Energy Roundtable DiscussionEnergy Roundtable Discussion

Oak RidgeOak Ridge

HuntsvilleHuntsville

MorgantownMorgantown

Energy GoalEnergy Goal

Develop the Appalachian Region’s energy potential to increase the supply of locally produced, clean, affordable

energy, and to create and retain jobs.

Key Energy Sectors

• Energy Efficiency

• Renewable Energy Resources

• Conventional Energy Resources

Key Energy Sectors

• Energy Efficiency

• Renewable Energy Resources

• Conventional Energy Resources

www.arc.gov/energy

ActivitiesActivities

Expand efforts to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy production in our communities

Sponsoring grants competition promoting renewable energy and efficiency

Regional conferences and trainings

National and Regional partnerships: SACE, AWEA, ACORE, USGBC, DOE, USFS

Expand efforts to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy production in our communities

Sponsoring grants competition promoting renewable energy and efficiency

Regional conferences and trainings

National and Regional partnerships: SACE, AWEA, ACORE, USGBC, DOE, USFS

Creating New JobsCreating New Jobs

Courtesy of David Wallace, N.C. State Energy Office

Courtesy of Brent Summerville, Western Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative

Courtesy of Joe Sherrick, Pennsylvania Energy Office

Courtesy of Cox and Co., Inc.

Opportunities With WindOpportunities With Wind

Opportunities With Wind – job creationOpportunities With Wind – job creation

1,000 MW of energy from wind results in:

$1 billion new investment 3,000 new jobs -

1/3 of new job creation to occur in Appalachia States

Source:REPP, 2006Penn State Univ. / ARC, 2006

1,000 MW of energy from wind results in:

$1 billion new investment 3,000 new jobs -

1/3 of new job creation to occur in Appalachia States

Source:REPP, 2006Penn State Univ. / ARC, 2006

Opportunities With Wind – development partnershipsOpportunities With Wind – development partnerships

ARC State Program Managers

ARC Energy Advisory Committee

Local Development Districts

Federal Partners – DOE, USFS, USDA-RD, US-EDA, FERC

Utilities

Philanthropies

Universities

ARC State Program Managers

ARC Energy Advisory Committee

Local Development Districts

Federal Partners – DOE, USFS, USDA-RD, US-EDA, FERC

Utilities

Philanthropies

Universities

Local Wind Workshops – w/ AWEA, DOE WPALocal Wind Workshops – w/ AWEA, DOE WPA

Western NC Wind Workshops NC State Energy Office, Appalachian State University

Asheville, September 2008 Boone, September 2008

VA Wind Workshops VA DMME, James Madison University

Fincastle, September 2008 Richlands, October 2008

MD Wind Workshop – (planning) MD Energy Administration, Frostburg State University

Frostburg 2009

PA, WV

Western NC Wind Workshops NC State Energy Office, Appalachian State University

Asheville, September 2008 Boone, September 2008

VA Wind Workshops VA DMME, James Madison University

Fincastle, September 2008 Richlands, October 2008

MD Wind Workshop – (planning) MD Energy Administration, Frostburg State University

Frostburg 2009

PA, WV

Next StepsNext Steps

Wind for Schools - Appalachia

Workforce - Training and Certification programs Community Colleges, Universities

Regional Partnerships Appalachian Wind Working Group

Wind for Schools - Appalachia

Workforce - Training and Certification programs Community Colleges, Universities

Regional Partnerships Appalachian Wind Working Group

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION