Posts Tagged ‘West Virginia’
November 2022 – West Virginia Policy Update
BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. See the latest policy information for West Virginia as of November 2022. Disclaimer: Inclusion of any bills/regulations in this state policy update does not equate to BPA’s endorsement. The 2022 West Virginia Legislative session wrapped up on March 12 without…
Read MoreWV Governor’s Energy Summit Recap
West Virginia is an energy state that embraces the worldwide shift towards a cleaner economy. The West Virginia Governor’s Energy Summit had participation from people representing all aspects of fossil fuels, innovative technologies, and industry leadership. We were delightfully entertained by talks on hydrogen, carbon sequestration, and even geology. All of our prominent government leaders…
Read MoreOctober 2022 – West Virginia Policy Update
BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. See the latest policy information for West Virginia as of October 2022. Disclaimer: Inclusion of any bills/regulations in this state policy update does not equate to BPA’s endorsement. The 2022 West Virginia Legislative session wrapped up on March 12 without…
Read MoreWest Virginians for Energy Freedom Response to Proposed Energy Rate Increase
Going directly into communities and listening is an essential part of growing energy efficiency activities in rural areas. Grassroots organizations like Energy Efficient West Virginia (EEWV) are valuable allies for state engagement. Check out the press coverage from their recent trip to Wheeling to teach energy efficiency in response to proposed energy rate increases: The…
Read MoreWest Virginia Mandatory Blower Door Testing for New Residential Construction
The West Virginia Secretary of State released this notice of filing, which states that West Virginia’s new 2015 IECC codes package in House Bill 4141 will be effective August 1, 2022. This change includes the provision of mandatory blower door testing for new residential construction with a minimum requirement for 5 air changes per hour…
Read MoreCongratulations West Virginia BPI Building Science Principles Grads
People entering the job market want to feel good about what they do at work. Teaching our younger generation how to be excited about the “mission” of making homes safer, more comfortable, and efficient can be the best catalyst for a cure to the labor shortage. Congratulations to the BPI Building Science Principles classes at…
Read MoreWest Virginia Energy Efficiency Impact Grant
This micro-grant program is a partnership between the Jackson County Development Authority and West Virginia Office of Energy to assist small businesses throughout the state in making energy efficiency upgrades to their business. Learn more and apply here › Program Overview: A one-time grant award of up to $3,000 for eligible businesses with no repayment…
Read MoreWest Virginia BPA Update
West Virginia BPA is an official affiliate of BPA. This powerful group of stakeholders has conducted three working group sessions after their initial roundtable meeting. These group sessions focused on workforce development, home performance, and weatherization assistance support. The State Office of Energy, weatherization assistance agencies, local utilities, community and technical colleges, and several others…
Read MoreGov. Justice Announces Omnis Building Technologies to build Facility & Create Jobs in Bluefield, WV
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Omnis Building Technologies will build a $40 million, 150,000-square-foot facility in Bluefield to manufacture housing materials that will revolutionize the future of residential construction, creating 150-300 jobs in the process. “I would like to be the first to thank Omnis and welcome them to our great state with open…
Read MoreLow-Income Weatherization Program in WV Gets Funding Boost
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Omnis Building Technologies will build a $40 million, 150,000-square-foot facility in Bluefield to manufacture housing materials that will revolutionize the future of residential construction, creating 150-300 jobs in the process. “I would like to be the first to thank Omnis and welcome them to our great state with open…
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