West Virginia Ride Share Program Energy saving tips ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Clean Air Forum Alternative fuels Building Professionals Energy Training Program Industrial assessment Industries of the Future-West Virginia West Virginia Lighting Grants Program Recycling Renewable energy Saving Energy in Public Schools West Virginia Energy Star Program RENEWABLE ENERGY (Lists of frequently asked questions and related links are below) Type of assistance: Public/private partnerships, technology Purpose: This activity supports technical assistance to commercial power developers, technology projects involving liquid fuels developed from biomass, and information to the general public on renewable energy applications. Description: Through U.S. Department of Energy funding, the Energy Efficiency Program has provided grants to West Virginia University and other organizations to advance the use of West Virginia's wind and renewable resources. Projects include promotion of West Virginia's wind energy resources to commercial wind power developers and support of the development of biodiesel technologies. For detailed information on wind and biofuels projects, follow the links below. Solar Wind Biofuels Eligible activities: Activities have included: A detailed wind map of West Virginia identifying the most commercially feasible wind resource locations. Conferences for commercial wind power developers. Development of an organization to promote the commercial use of wind power. Support of a West Virginia University program to develop technology to use poultry and other wastes as a fuel source for biodiesel production. Eligible participants: Commercial wind power developers, the agricultural and wood products sectors and others interested in promotion of renewable energy resources. Contact: West Virginia Division of Energy at (800) 982-3386 or (304) 558-2234. Related links: Southeastern Regional Biomass Energy Program U.S. DOE Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition National Research Center for Coal & Energy Renewable energy Frequently asked questions What assistance is available for commercial wind developments in West Virginia? The Energy Efficiency Program can assist developers by providing detailed wind maps, interfacing with West Virginia utilities and contacting local economic developers. Can I save money by utilizing renewable measures in my home? Passive solar applications are generally cost-effective. Residential wind and photovoltaic (solar) applications are difficult to justify on the basis of cost.