The Alliance for Appalachia is having a New Economic Transition Call-in Series for citizens, activists, and experts alike, throughout the Central Appalachian region. This quarterly call-in series will provide space for a regional conversation around key topics in the economic transition effort in the region. This collaboration is not intended to initially foster a regional strategy but rather to share success stories and useful, replicable models for local economic transition, as well as to provide a place for those working on these efforts locally to troubleshoot with one another.

Our first call is scheduled for this Thursday, April 21 at 1 p.m, EDT. This call’s topic is Efficiency and Renewable Portfolio Standard: The North Carolina Example and a Dialogue with Central Appalachian States.

Toll free call in info: 1-913-227-1219, access code: 765402

The call will consist of a 20-minute case study from Ivan Urlab, executive director of the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, to be followed with 40 minutes of information and questions from those working on economic transition policy in Central Appalachia. We hope to host in informal dialogue, but please prepare with questions and updates relevant to the work happening in your area.

In his presentation, Urlab will discuss lessons learned from the creation North Carolina’s Renewable and Efficiency Portfolio Standard.  The North Carolina experience can inform groups working on efficiency and renewable energy policy throughout the Central Appalachian states. For more information on the North Carolina law, visit the DSIRE website. (http://dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=NC09R&re=1&ee=1).

Contact Katey Lauer if you would like to receive the PowerPoint that corresponds with this call ahead of time at Katey.Lauer@TheAllianceForAppalachia.org.