WEST VIRGINIA NET ELECTRICITY GENERATION BY SOURCE, DEC. 2024
Petroleum Fired
Natural Gas-Fired
Coal-Fired
Hydroelectric
Nonhydroelectric Renewables
Source: Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
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“ The TNC works in collaboration with policy makers, companies and communities to advance clean energy in ways that minimize impacts to nature and maximize benefits to people,” he says.
West Virginia is implementing a few strategies to reduce energy waste that focus on efficiency and conservation. The West Virginia Office of Energy is launching rebate programs for home energy and home electrification as well as appliance upgrades.
The Community Advancement and Development division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development houses the Weatherization Assistance Program, a federally funded program that helps increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income individuals, aiming to reduce residential energy expenditures and improve health and safety.
Appalachian Power’ s Take Charge initiative offers rebates and discounts to customers on recent energy-efficient purchases of Energy Star-certified appliances that help reduce at-home energy use.
“ Encouraging consumers to invest in these energy-efficient appliances can reduce energy consumption by up to 90 %, leading to substantial savings on utility bills,” Brolis says.
Over the next 20 years, Preservati says West Virginia’ s energy consumption is set to dramatically increase due to the expansion of data centers, electric vehicles, long-term battery storages and energy-intensive industries like hydrogen and chemical production.
Brolis echoes Preservati’ s sentiment that energy consumption is set to drastically change.
“ The rise in these electrified technologies will substantially increase electricity demand, necessitating expanded clean energy generation and grid capacity,”
he says.“ Integrating more renewable energy sources will make managing supply and demand more complex, but it offers the opportunity to transition aging electricity infrastructure to be smart and ready to meet the needs of the new energy economy.” •
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