Take a deep dive into all things clean energy in the Mountain State, including policy updates, events, news, resources, and Chambers in Action stories that highlight clean energy and climate leadership from the chamber industry.
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West Virginia can be the Country's Leading Energy Producer Again, with the Help of Clean Energy
Randy Crane, President of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce composed an Op-Ed to illustrate the clean energy industry's positive impact on West Virginia's economy, job growth, and economic development opportunities. "I look forward to W.Va. returning to its rightful role."
Michelle Rotellini, president/CEO of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce in West Virginia, composed an Op-Ed to illustrate the impact solar energy development has on West Virginia's economy. Rotellini understands the importance of diversifying energy supply, and "the chamber supports an “all of the above” approach to energy options to ensure the future economic growth of the Beckley-Raleigh County area and all of southern West Virginia."
Federal officials announce WV battery factory, $5 million in supply chain pilot programming
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Surrounded by drawers full of drill bits, bolts and pliers, the secretaries of the U.S. Energy and Interior departments, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and an energy-startup executive promised a clean energy future to West Virginians that they could get their hands on.
Black Rock Wind Farm goes on line in West Virginia - WV MetroNews
ELK GARDEN, W.Va. - Chances are if you're in Grant or Mineral Counties some of the power flowing into your home or business today was generated by wind turbines within the county. California based Clearway Energy announced the Black Rock Wind Farm, which straddles the Allegheny Front along the Mineral and Grant County line went on line Thursday for the first time.
GreenPower Motor Co. to manufacture electric school buses in West Virginia
CHARLESTON - GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. has signed an agreement with the state to lease/purchase a 9.5-acre manufacturing facility in South Charleston, according to the office of Gov. Jim Justice. The company plans to use an 80,000-square-foot building to manufacture zero-emission, all-electric school buses, Justice said in a press release.
