APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

ARC’s Mission ARC’s mission is to be a strategic partner and advocate for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia.

Appalachian 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: Goals

Distressed Counties in Appalachia, 2008 Distressed Counties

Appalachia is Rich in Energy Resources Environmental Issues, June 2006 Photo by Christopher Swope

Governors’ Quorum Meeting, February 2006

Energy Advisory Council Meetings Analyze Recommend Review

Research Reports

Energy Roundtable Discussion Oak Ridge Huntsville Morgantown

Energy 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

Activities  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 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 Wind

Opportunities 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, 2006 Penn State Univ. / ARC, ,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, 2006 Penn State Univ. / ARC, 2006

Opportunities 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 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 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