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The following news clips highlight West Virginia involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
November 4, 2009
DOE Delivers $38 Million to Four States for Clean Energy
DOE has granted more than $38 million in Recovery Act funds to Alaska, Kansas, Utah, and West Virginia to support each state's energy efficiency priorities. The awards are part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. More
July 1, 2009
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More
February 23, 2009
West Virginia Governor Proposes Renewable Portfolio Standard
The governor of West Virginia has introduced a bill to the state legislature that would require 25 percent of the electricity sold to retail customers to be generated from alternative and renewable energy sources by 2025. The Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act aims to meet the state's energy needs, create jobs, and improve the environment. More
April 30, 2007
Connecticut, West Virginia Students Win the Fuel Cell Car Challenge
The team from Storrs, Connecticut, had the fastest car on a ten-meter straight track during the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model Car Challenge, but the team from Bridgeport, West Virginia, built the car that could climb an incline the fastest. The annual challenge is part of the National Science Bowl. More
November 3, 2006
Governor Manchin Wants West Virginia to Be Energy Independent
Governor Joe Manchin wants West Virginia to become the first energy-independent state in the union. That would require cars, airplanes, and trucks to use domestically produced fuels, and residents and businesses would have to implement conservation practices. More
January 25, 2005
West Virginia Wind Power Moratorium Request Denied
The West Virginia Public Service Commission denied a request for a moratorium on wind energy projects. More
August 3, 2003
