Perspectives on Energy Resilience Webinar: Engaging Local Communities

June 28, 2021, 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Energy resilience allows local communities to ensure the well-being, economic livelihood, and safety of its citizens. Yet, local communities often face challenges in planning and implementing a more resilient energy system. This webinar will highlight two State Energy Offices’ projects in the Midwest to support local communities in improving energy resilience. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Energy worked with three communities to garner insights into the needs of small- to medium-sized communities and developed a Roadmap to Resilience as well as a Process Guide for replication. The Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation is currently implementing its Statewide Assistance for Energy Resilience and Reliability (SAFER2) project, through which several templates for local emergency managers as well as a tabletop exercise guide were developed. Cherylyn Kelley from  the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Energy and Megan Levy from the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation will outline the details of their efforts and discuss key takeaways for other State Energy Offices. Please click here to register.