Google announces $10 million West Virginia Energy Impact Program

Google has announced a new $10 million Energy Impact Program to support energy innovation and affordability in West Virginia.

• The first $1 million will go to the West Virginia Office of Energy across six counties: Putnam, Kanawha, Cabell, Mason, Jackson, and Lincoln; the funding will help with essential home repairs so qualifying families can access the Home Energy Rebate program.
• Local governments and nonprofits will also receive funding through the EECBG program for lighting, insulation, and HVAC upgrades; the announcement says this is an early step in Google’s long-term investment near its planned Buffalo data center campus.