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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia was a longshot to be chosen as one of seven regional hydrogen hubs to receive nearly $1 billion in federal funding. Despite an emphasis on locating the hubs near international ports, the Appalachia Regional Clean Hydrogen team won over Biden administration officials during the six-hour in-person interview. “The level of collaboration, the level of mutual respect, the teamwork between the industry, academia, labor, and the communities that is something over six... Read More

MORGANTOWN – Sen. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito and former Rep. David McKinley joined with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and dignitaries from across the state on Monday to celebrate the selection of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) as one of seven such hubs across the nation. Granholm described all the clean, green uses for hydrogen – transportation, industry, home energy, agriculture and more. “It is the most versatile energy source. And you here, in West... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared where she stands on the horrific events still unfolding. The Senator said she is standing with Israel after the Israelis were brutally attacked by Hamas, a military organization that is the de facto government of Palestine in the Gaza Strip of the Palestinian territories. The attacks on Israel came on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. Senator Capito expressed her... Read More

Area lawmakers Friday applauded the announcement of West Virginia’s selection as the site of a hydrogen hub, a project that is expected to create upwards of 20,000 jobs. A trio of elected officials, including U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Gov. Jim Justice all discussed the economic development announcement Friday. Manchin, chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected... Read More

We’ve heard talk of hydrogen as a fuel source for years, but now it appears it’s becoming much more than just talk — and that West Virginia will be a major part of the effort. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, or ARCH2 for short, is one of seven regional hydrogen hub projects to receive a part of the $7 billion funding that was provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The ARCH2 project received up to $925 million to help fuel the project that includes locations in West Virginia,... Read More

CHARLESTON — After more than two years of anticipation, President Joe Biden announced Friday that parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio and Pennsylvania will play host to a regional hydrogen hub including a location in the Northern Panhandle. The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub was one of seven regional hydrogen hubs announced Friday by Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at an infrastructure event in Philadelphia. “Advancing clean hydrogen is essential to achieving the President’s vision of... Read More

CHARLESTON — After more than two years of anticipation, President Joe Biden announced Friday that parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio and Pennsylvania will play host to a regional hydrogen hub including a location in Washington in Wood County. The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub was one of seven regional hydrogen hubs announced Friday by Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at an infrastructure event in Philadelphia. “Advancing clean hydrogen is essential to achieving the President’s vision... Read More

WASHINGTON (WV NEWS) — The details of a long-awaited, multi-hundred million dollar economic development project centered in West Virginia have been announced. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, also known as ARCH2, is among the seven regional hydrogen hub projects announced Friday by the Biden Administration which will each receive a portion of $7 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ARCH2 will consist of hydrogen pipelines, multiple hydrogen fueling stations and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — State officials announced Friday the U.S. Department of Energy will provide support to bring a hydrogen hub to West Virginia, a project that is expected to create more than 20,000 jobs. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub will receive up to $925 million in federal funding, bringing a network of hydrogen-based energy and products manufacturing to the Mountain State, according to the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senators Joe Manchin and... Read More

CHARLESTON – After more than two years of anticipation, President Joe Biden is set to announce that parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and Pennsylvania will play host to a regional hydrogen hub including a location in nearby Washington. The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub will be one of seven regional hydrogen hubs to be announced later today by Biden at an infrastructure event in Philadelphia. He will be joined by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Senior Biden administration officials provided... Read More

CHARLESTON – After more than two years of anticipation, President Joe Biden is set to announce that parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and Pennsylvania will play host to a regional hydrogen hub including locations in Follansbee and Hopedale, Ohio. The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub will be one of seven regional hydrogen hubs to be announced later today by Biden at an infrastructure event in Philadelphia. He will be joined by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Senior Biden administration... Read More

West Virginia, in partnership with other Appalachian states, will be a focal point of a major, new hydrogen energy hub. “This means West Virginia will be the new epicenter of hydrogen in the United States of America,” said Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.  The Biden administration is announcing $7 billion in grants spread among seven such hydrogen hubs at locations across the nation. The hubs are envisioned as broad clusters of public and private entities located in a particular geographic area that... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Clean-energy projects in seven states from Pennsylvania to California have been selected by the Biden administration for a $7 billion program to kickstart development and production of hydrogen fuel, a key component of President Joe Biden’s agenda to slow climate change. His goal is to establish seven regional hydrogen hubs to help replace fossil fuels such as coal and oil with cleaner-burning hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating... Read More

West Virginia is among the states receiving funds for the U.S. Department of Energy to create a regional hydrogen hub. President Joe Biden is set to announce the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub later Friday. The hub, also called ARCH2, will include Ohio and Pennsylvania.  The region will be eligible for as much as $925 million of the $7 billion in total going to seven regional hubs across the country. The White House projects 18,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs resulting... Read More

By all accounts, Wyoming County is on the verge of an economic boom. Creating nearly 300 new jobs, three companies will use new technologies to bring the county’s long-abandoned coal waste into rapidly growing global markets. “This is a real opportunity for employment in Wyoming County and for our young people,” emphasized Mike Goode, Wyoming County Economic Development Authority chairman. “This will be a real boost to our economy just with the jobs. “But these types of projects do not happen... Read More

WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito got a tour of the Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University on Tuesday after helping the facility get a $3 million facelift. Capito, R-W.Va., explained she selected WU to receive the funding through “congressional directed spending” — previously known as earmarks. The Challenger Center at WU opened in 1994, eight years after the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on Jan. 28, 1986. All seven crew members aboard were... Read More

WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito got a tour of the Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University on Tuesday after helping the facility get a $3 million facelift. Capito, R-W.Va., explained she selected WU to receive the funding through “congressional directed spending” — previously known as earmarks. The Challenger Center at WU opened in 1994, eight years after the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on Jan. 28, 1986. All seven crew members aboard were... Read More

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Success in Wheeling and updates nationally were discussed as U.S. Senator Shelley Moore-Capito and other local leaders gathered at Wheeling Park on Tuesday afternoon. It was the Wheeling Chamber's "Lunch with Leaders" Event, as hundreds of people from local businesses filled the White Palace. "It's our gathering that celebrates what the chamber has done throughout the year,” said Mike Howard, vice president, Membership, Events and Education, Wheeling Chamber. And Capito was... Read More

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - In the Two Virginias, elected leaders from each side of the state line and across the aisle have expressed their steadfast support for Israel. In the absence of an elected Speaker of the House, the U.S. Senate wasted no time in condemning the Hamas attacks targeting Israel. Senators have been stepping up and pledging U.S. support, as rockets rained down on Israel. “It is absolutely essential that the United States stand shoulder to shoulder with our ally Israel against... Read More

CHARLESTON/RICHWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Recently, Senator U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participated in several events in Charleston, W.Va. and Richwood, W.Va. that highlighted economic development and her efforts to secure federal support for projects in the community. On Saturday, October 7, Senator Capito attended the grand opening celebration for the Charleston Area Medical Center’s (CAMC) new Learning and Research Center. The new facility was partially funded by a $6 million... Read More