The Energy Cooperative
Economic Development Consulting
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For the past four years, Neighborhood Strategies has served on retainer with The Energy Cooperative, advancing economic development and infrastructure planning in the rapidly growing region surrounding the Ohio One Intel campus. Our work has helped position the organization to proactively respond to growth by forecasting demand, identifying infrastructure needs, aligning strategy with regional development trends, and securing $6 in federal funds to replace deteriorated natural gas infrastructure .
2022 - Present
Location
Licking County, OH
Expertise
Economic Development
Grant Writing
Planning
Government & Community Relations
Economic Guidance for Decision-Making
Through ongoing analysis of residential and commercial investment, our team provides data-driven insights that guide electrical and natural gas infrastructure planning and capital decision-making. We facilitate coordination with local governments, industry leaders, and regional partners, including JobsOhio and OneColumbus, ensuring The Energy Cooperative remains actively engaged in shaping and supporting growth across its service area.
Securing Funding to Modernize & Safeguard Natural Gas Infrastructure
Neighborhood Strategies led two successful grant applications, securing $6 million in federal bipartisan infrastructure funds (FY 2023) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program. These funds are supporting critical system upgrades that enhance safety, increase reliability, and expand infrastructure capacity to meet current and future demand.