A new opportunity is open to apply for a clean energy peer-learning cohort from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program. Participants in C2C peer-learning cohorts receive strategic and technical assistance; access to materials and resources, including templates, training, tools, best practices, and analyses; and the chance to collaborate with others across the United States tackling similar challenges.  

The three cohort topics in this round are:   

• Distributed wind 
• Renewable energy and energy efficiency 101 in Appalachia 
• Microgrids 

Learn more and apply on the C2C peer-learning cohorts webpage. 

Additional Details: 

1. Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET 
2. Ideal Participants: Depending on cohort topic, ideal participants may include local and regional governments, not-for-profit economic development districts, municipal and cooperative utilities, Tribes, and community-based organizations 
3. Cohort Launch: January 2025
4. Cohort Duration: 6 months 
5. Time Expectation: Participants should be available approximately 4 hours per month. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to C2C@nrel.gov.