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WVU Institute for Sustainability and Energy Research (WISER)

Local Impact. Regional Solutions.

Since 2023, WISER has leveraged more than $350 million to advance regional resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact across West Virginia & Appalachia.

WISER By the Numbers

A snapshot of WISER’s investment, reach, and partnerships across West Virginia.

$350M+
Total Investment
55
WV Counties Engaged
7
WVU Colleges Connected
8
State Partnerships
18
Strategic Initiatives

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Flagship Initiatives

Driving Regional Transformation

industrial site

NSF Engines

$160M Awarded

Building an integrated energy ecosystem.

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Build back better

$62M Awarded

Investing in people, places, and energy solutions.

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Carbon Safe

$55M Awarded

Carbon management and local resilience.

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Geothermal

$9M Awarded

Next-generation energy innovation and solutions.

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Leadership in Action

How WISER turns research, expertise, and partnerships into regional impact.

  • Lead multi-million-dollar federal research initiatives
  • Develop statewide tools and solutions for communities
  • Translate research into policy and practice
  • Convene cross-sector partnerships for regional resilience
  • Integrate expertise across disciplines and sectors
  • Elevate Appalachian leadership in national conversations