National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 2009 Legislative Conference

What: National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 2009 Legislative Conference

Where: Washington, DC

Who: Alliance Executive Vice President, Programs and Development Brian Castelli

When: March 7, 2009

Why: With new funds in the pipeline and a new administration at the helm, communities nationwide are looking for ways to align their strategies for development with the tone and tenor of Washington. In order to help counties better understand the new mechanisms for addressing their energy needs, Brian spoke to NACo’s Energy Subcommittee about the opportunities for clean energy activities in the 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). He outlined the main recipients of ARRA funding for energy efficiency (which include state energy offices and local governments), as well as how those funds will be allocated, how interested organizations should apply for those funds, and what activities are eligible for funding.