Shared by WISER Director Sam Taylor
I’m pretty psyched to share that the West
Virginia University Institute for Energy and Sustainability Research
(WISER) has been selected to participate in the first-ever regionally
focused cohort of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to
Communities (C2C) Peer Learning Cohorts - Appalachia!
This
opportunity allows us to collaborate with communities and partners
across the region to drive local energy solutions that are both
innovative and regionally relevant. As part of this cohort, WISER is
excited to engage with other Appalachian leaders to exchange knowledge,
identify best practices, and build energy systems that prioritize the
unique needs of our communities.
C2C map showing some of the program participates in the areas surrounding West Virginia.
At
WISER, we recognize that the future of energy in Appalachia is rooted
in the strength and resilience of our communities. Our work is focused
on making sure changes in the energy sector are good for the people of
the region, and support workforce development, enhances energy
resiliency, and drives economic growth in a way that honors the region’s
legacy in the energy sector.
This
collaboration is an important step in ensuring that our state and
region remain at the forefront of energy innovation while addressing the
opportunities and challenges specific to Appalachia. I look forward to
working with the cohort and DOE as we work to build a reliable,
efficient, affordable, and locally produced energy landscape for our
communities.
You can read more about the initiative and other participating communities here:
DOE Welcomes 37 New Communities to Peer-Learning Cohorts to Advance Local Energy Efforts
energy.gov
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