Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Greenbrier County Schools Brings Renewable Energy Online
One thousand solar panels, and close to 80 geothermal wells, are now online to help power and cool Greenbrier County’s school buildings.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSolar Panels And Supporting Residents With Developmental Disabilities, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Department of Human Services announced the hiring of West Virginia's first statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) coordinator last month. Susan File to discusses how she will assist residents with disabilities in her new role.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFuture Looks Bright For Solar Installation In State, CEO Says
Curtis Tate spoke recently with Dan Conant, founder and CEO of Solar Holler, about solar’s growth in the Mountain State.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRegional Power Companies Propose To End Net Metering
Currently solar customers can sell any excess solar energy they have back to the power companies for the same price that the company sells the energy. However, the power companies are proposing that they pay solar customers a lower “wholesale” price.
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Preparing Workers For New Opportunities This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Randy Yohe continues with our radio series "Help Wanted: Understanding West Virginia's Labor Force" by looking at the state government’s job creation and retention plans.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Hope Large Solar Installation On Shepherd Library Inspires More Solar In W.Va.
More than 180 solar panels are now on the roof of Shepherd University’s Scarborough Library. It’s one of the largest solar panel installations in West…
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