WISER partners on research, training and outreach initiatives focused on energy,
sustainability and economic development.
We work on projects that advance West Virginia and communities throughout
the
Appalachian region.
We invite
industry, nonprofits,
rural leaders and
entrepreneurs
to
contact us
if you think we can help you create a
more
sustainable future through federal and state-funded proposals. If we can't
help you, we can point you to experts who can.
Below is a sampling of our
R1 research collaborations.
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Build Back Better (Appalachian Climate Technology Now) / Sustainable Mine Lands
Program
Taking former mine lands and turning them into assets.
Check out our
Science and Technology Notes. The purpose of this portion of
the ACTNow project is to develop recommendations on potential West Virginia
policy shifts that would create favorable conditions for Former Mine Lands to
become Sustainable Lands.
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Feasibility Analysis of Geothermal Deep Direct-Use Combined with Reservoir Thermal
Energy Storage on the WVU Campus-Morgantown, WV-Phase II
Exploring geothermal as an energy source in Mid-Appalachia for commercial
and industry use.
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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities/Appalachian Community Technical Assistance
and Training
Addressing the employment and training needs of local and regional workforces
in collaboration with community partners for water and wastewater technicians.
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Tri-State CO2 Storage Hub
Investigating underground storage of carbon dioxide captured by industries in
West Virginia, southwestern Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio.
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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Working with West Virginia communities and industry to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and other harmful air pollution.
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Appalachian Community Technical Assistance and Training Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities
Improving workforce development opportunities in local communities.