Moorefield, W.Va. — On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Clearway Energy Group presented Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College with a donation check. Clearway is a partner of Eastern, hiring Wind Energy Technology students after graduation. Eastern Wind Energy program graduates may be eligible for available career opportunities at the Black Rock, Pinnacle, and Mount Storm wind farms in Grant and Mineral counties. “Clearway Energy Group has always been a great partner for Eastern,” said Isaiah Smith, Advanced Technology/Wind Energy Faculty, “These funds allow us to continue to keep a leading program in Wind Energy for our community.” The money from this donation will be used towards updating equipment for the program. To learn more about the Wind Energy Technology Program visit https://easternwv.edu/academics/wind-energy-technology/.
About Clearway Energy Group:
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.4 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets, and over 2.4 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s fleet of emissions-free assets generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
About Eastern’s Wind Energy Technology Program
The sky is the limit! Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is the only West Virginia college offering a Wind Energy Technology program. Wind Energy is a fast-growing source of power and industry. Strategically situated at the geographic hub of a newly booming regional wind energy industry; Eastern trains you to be market-ready for high-skill, high-demand jobs. Enroll today by calling 304-434-8000 or email askeastern@easternwv.edu.
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