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Solar energy panels have been installed at Bluefield State College (BSC) as a result of a $40,000 Energy Conservation Grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund/Department of Energy. The award has covered the cost of a research project to promote adopting solar energy to illuminate a primary parking area at the college and to train…
Women leaders in the natural gas, coal and related industries will address opportunities and challenges facing West Virginia’s energy sector at a special Elevations Professional Women’s Network luncheon at the Charleston Marriott Town Center Pavilion on June 21, 2012. More than 150 business executives, lawyers, engineers and other professionals are expected to attend. The event…
Despite their demonstrated safety and efficiency, the new electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles that are becoming more common on America’s highways will inevitably be involved in highway accidents. When first responders are called to help, “there’s an app for that” thanks to experts at a West Virginia University (WVU) center. “We’ve created a suite…
With the recent Marcellus and Utica shale gas discoveries, natural gas has become an important commodity in West Virginia. As a result, natural gas could be utilized as a cleaner, alternative fuel. That’s the goal of Kanawha Converts, a consortium of local governmental and business leaders and economic development, energy and education agencies. The consortium…
In March 2012, West Virginia University at Parkersburg announced a partnership with American Electric Power (AEP) and the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship to offer training to develop an associate of applied science degree in occupational development. This program was built on a state initiative to help provide West Virginia’s work force with…
Thrasher Engineering, Inc. (TEI) has announced the addition of two new partners to the engineering firm, bringing the number of partners to 13. Robert Milne, P.E., has more than 20 years of experience working throughout the tri-state area specializing in site development. Milne will serve as project manager overseeing oil and gas site work with…