Federal incentives and a shift towards diversified and distributed energy production present exciting possibilities for rural communities. In addition to cost-saving and revenue generating benefits, these investments can spur regional energy solutions and improve rural energy systems' resilience. During this session, panelists analyzed the tools available for farms, ranches, and rural businesses to capitalize on emerging energy opportunities.

Panelists: The Honorable Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community; Toniqua Hay, Stakeholder Engagement Lead for Energy Improvement for Rural or Remote Areas, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, U.S. Department of Energy; Lucas Ingvoldstad, State Director for Nevada, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development; and Kara Heckert, Resilient Agriculture West Advisor, American Farmland Trust. Moderator: Reg Rudolph, Chief Energy Innovations Officer, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association.

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