Energy
This category contains transportation posts specifically concerning energy.
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Solsmart: A Regional Approach to Solar Energy Adoption Webinar + Report
On March 30, 2022, the NADO Research Foundation, the National Association of Regional Councils, and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council hosted a discussion with three Regional Development Organizations that have been involved in SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway Program...
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4/5 Webinar on Planning Environment Linkages
With support from the Federal Highway Administration, the NADO Research Foundation will hold a webinar on Planning Environment Linkages: Interagency Partnerships and Public Engagement on Tuesday, April 5, 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Find the webinar recording and slides...
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[Webinar Recording]: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway
Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for communities and regions looking to diversify their energy supply, especially as the price of solar installations has continued to decrease. The SolSmart team works free of charge with communities and regions around...
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[Webinar Recording]: Exploring a Wealth Creation Approach in Nuclear Host Communities
All nuclear host communities will eventually face a crossroads in determining what kind of place they will be following the closure of the plant. Whether closure is imminent or not anticipated for many years, it is never too early to...
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Nuclear Power Plants and the CEDS
Click for a printable PDF version Putting the Issues in Context Nuclear power plants can bring significant economic benefits to the regions where they are located. In addition to generating reliable low-carbon power, these utilities provide high-paying jobs (often in...
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NADO RF Part of Nuclear Closure Communities Technical Assistance Program
Nearly 20 nuclear power sites have been or are currently being decommissioned across the country and between five and ten additional plants could close within the next five years. The small or rural communities that host these sites will face critical...
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Webinar Briefing: Strengthening Economies in Our Nation’s Coal-Reliant Communities
Despite the challenges caused by the decline in the coal industry and its effect on local communities, there is a powerful movement underway across the country as coal-reliant regions seek to change their fortunes through economic diversification. With funding from...
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Newsletter Archive: Growing Stronger Economies in Our Nation’s Coal Communities [Updated bi-weekly]
This newsletter contains information about economic diversification, funding opportunities, and upcoming events to improve economic development and quality of life in coal communities across the country.
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Recording and Presentation Slides Now Available for “Economic Diversification in Coal-Reliant Regions” Webinar
The decline of the coal industry is having major ramifications in communities and regions across the country that have been historically reliant upon this energy source for jobs, a tax base, and sense of identity. In light of these changes,...
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NADO RF Transportation Planning Research 2005-2015
This page catalogues the NADO Research Foundation’s reports and studies on the topic of transportation planning from the years 2005 to 2015. 2014 – Moving toward Performance-based Transportation Planning in Rural and Small Metropolitan Regions State departments of transportation (DOTs)...