MONONGALIA COUNTY

GreenPower Announces Production of its First All-Electric School Buses at West Virginia Manufacturing Facility

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

"Setting up a new manufacturing facility for the production of all-electric, purpose-built school buses is not an easy task," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.

Key Points: 
  • "Setting up a new manufacturing facility for the production of all-electric, purpose-built school buses is not an easy task," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.
  • From securing the manufacturing facility to the purchase of $15 million in GreenPower school buses, West Virginia has been the kind of partner that helps a company achieve its startup production and financial goals," he continued.
  • What officials are saying about the first production of GreenPower all-electric, purpose-built school buses in West Virginia:
    "Today marks a significant milestone for the state of West Virginia as GreenPower has completed production of the first group of all-electric, zero-emission school buses in our state.
  • – West Virginia State Senator Eric Nelson
    "Thanks to GreenPower, Kanawha County West Virginia is now seen as the home to the manufacturing of all-electric, purpose-built school buses for markets up and down the East Coast.

Monongalia County, WV Issues RFP for Public-Private Partnership For Broadband Deployment

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The RFP was approved by the Monongalia County Commissioners for release on October 11, 2023 at the County Commissioners Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • The RFP was approved by the Monongalia County Commissioners for release on October 11, 2023 at the County Commissioners Meeting.
  • We're ready now to learn what opportunities are there to provide future-ready internet service to Monongalia County."
  • The strategic plan was created in partnership with Lit Communities, an Alabama-based provider of broadband network consulting and construction services, and with Ice Miller Whiteboard and DLZ.
  • To obtain a copy of the RFP as well as corresponding documents, contact Collene Coon, Monongalia County Commissioner Office Manager, at [email protected] or 304.291.7267.

IRENE RIGGS NAMED 2022-23 GATORADE NATIONAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Irene Riggs of Morgantown High School in Morgantown, W. Va. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Irene Riggs of Morgantown High School in Morgantown, W. Va. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.
  • Riggs won the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Players of the Year who have combined for more than eight National Championships and five bronze medals.
  • Riggs beat out nearly 300,000 other student-athletes who compete in girls cross country nationwide, topping the list of state winners in cross country who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 23 with signed National Letters of Intent to run cross country at Division I colleges/universities and 40 with a GPA of 4.0 and above.
  • "Irene's athleticism, paired with her outstanding contributions in the community and success in the classroom make her a natural choice for Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year."

U.S. Well Services Announces Partnership with Northeast Natural Energy for Clean Fleet® Trial

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

This project will be NNE\'s first well completion using an all-electric hydraulic fracturing fleet.\n"Northeast Natural Energy is focused on minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations," said Mike John, CEO of Northeast Natural Energy.

Key Points: 
  • This project will be NNE\'s first well completion using an all-electric hydraulic fracturing fleet.\n"Northeast Natural Energy is focused on minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations," said Mike John, CEO of Northeast Natural Energy.
  • "Utilizing an all-electric hydraulic fracturing fleet is a logical next step for us, and we have been exploring different options for some time.
  • When we learned we had an opening to work with U.S. Well Services, we jumped at the opportunity.
  • Well Services, Inc. is a leading provider of hydraulic fracturing services and a market leader in electric fracture stimulation.