Appalachia
This Virginia coal-mining equipment supplier sees a future in clean energy
Under third-generation leadership, a family-owned company has pivoted to energy storage and sees opportunity for other southwest Virginia companies to follow.
Appalachia
Virginia coalfield booster wants new renewable fund to send a message
In an interview, an economic development director talks about his organization’s new $1 million fund to assist renewable energy projects.
Appalachia
Ohio startup to reuse battery cells aims to spark economic growth in Appalachia
Growth of the electric vehicle market and increasing demand for battery storage are likely to propel growth.
Appalachia
Southwest Virginia bike shop is now a beacon for solar power in the region
A 16-kilowatt array on the roof of Iron Works Cycling is the first successful project for a regional group trying to seed solar projects across seven coalfield counties.
Virginia
Appalachian schools seek solar reforms as region renegotiates utility contract
Schools and governments in Southwest Virginia want solar policy to match new state law.