OCED recognizes that the long-term success of its projects depends not only on technical merits, but also on two-way engagement with and support from local communities, relevant labor partners and workforces, and other impacted groups. Local stakeholders will have substantive opportunities to engage with both DOE and project teams, starting during the negotiation process and extending throughout the full lifecycle of each project.
Past Events
On February 27, 2024, OCED announced the selection of 17 projects for award negotiation following the first funding opportunity under the ERA program.
On October 3, 2024, OCED announced a new $400 million funding opportunity to help rural and remote communities spur innovative, community-focused clean energy solutions across the United States. To provide more information on the funding opportunity and information on next steps, view the previously recorded Funding Opportunity Announcement Informational Webinar, held on October 8, 2024. The webinar is also available in Spanish here.
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National Briefing
OCED held a virtual national briefing in February 2024 to provide information about OCED, projects selected for negotiation, and information on next steps. Slides from the briefing are available here and the recording is available below.
Regional Briefings
OCED also co-hosted four virtual community-level briefings to provide information on the selected projects in the respective region, OCED’s approach to clean energy demonstrations, and opportunities for community engagement.
- Eastern Regional Briefing
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET
This meeting has passed. Slides are available here. - Midwestern Regional Briefing
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT / 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET
This meeting has passed. Slides are available here. - Alaska Briefing
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. AKT / 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET
This meeting has passed. Slides are available here. - Western Regional Briefing
Monday, April 1, 2024 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT / 6:00-7:30 p.m. MT
This meeting has passed. Slides are available here.