JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Jackson County, W.Va. where she toured BHE Renewables’, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, first-of-its-kind solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site. The new plant, which will operate under the PCC subsidiary Titanium Metals Corporation, Inc. (TIMET), will employ approximately 200 people to manufacture titanium products for the aerospace and other industries, and is considered one of the largest development announcements in the state’s history. Senator Capito has been supportive of the project and last visited the site for the groundbreaking ceremony in March 2023.
“BHE Renewables has the potential to transform and spark development in Jackson County. My staff and I have been involved in this process from the very beginning because we recognize the importance of smart economic growth to our state. I enjoyed the opportunity to see the progress firsthand today and learn more from the leaders about what’s ahead,” Senator Capito said.
In addition to today’s visit, Senator Capito spent the rest of the week meeting with community leaders and professionals from a wide range of industries, as well as touring businesses and projects that are contributing to economic development across West Virginia.
On Monday, Senator Capito delivered the keynote address at the Keystone Space Collaborative’s 2024 Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. This event examines the impact of a thriving space industry on the regional Appalachian economy and job market. Learn more about the event here.
On Tuesday, Senator Capito, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine Thomas Orthopedic Hospital. The orthopedic hospital offers inpatient and outpatient surgical units, physical therapy, occupational therapy, as well as six orthopedic, spine, and nerve physician offices. Senator Capito also visited the West Virginia Hospital Association’s (WVHA) LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Deploy) pilot program training for new health care managers. Learn more here.
On Wednesday, Senator Capito participated in the West Virginia Energy Summit in Charleston, W.Va. where she met with leaders in the energy space, delivered remarks, and received the inaugural West Virginia Women in Energy “Woman of the Year” award. Next, Senator Capito spoke to members of the West Virginia Broadcasters Association about some of the issues that are important to the industry. Learn more about the visits here.
In case you missed it, Senator Capito also joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business Network’s, “Mornings with Maria” on Tuesday to discuss border security, inflation, and more. You can watch Senator Capito’s interview here.
Photos from this week’s events are below:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) at the BHE Renewables solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site in Ravenswood, W.Va. on Friday, November 1, 2024.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attends the 2024 Keystone Space Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Monday, October 28, 2024.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) at the WVU Medicine Thomas Orthopedic Hospital ribbon cutting ceremony in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) at the WVHA LEAD pilot program training in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) accepts the first annual West Virginia Women in Energy “Woman of the Year” award and provides acceptance remarks at the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participates in the Women in Energy Breakfast at the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
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