The West Virginia Office of Energy administers programs and leads initiatives that support West Virginia’s communities, businesses, workforce, and energy infrastructure.
Through federal funding, statewide partnerships, and strategic planning, our work helps expand economic opportunities, improve energy efficiency and reliability, strengthen communities, and prepare West Virginia for its future energy needs.
Our Programs
West Virginia’s Home Energy Rebate Programs help eligible households make upgrades that improve home efficiency and reduce energy use.
- Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) supports whole-home improvements such as insulation, air sealing, windows and exterior doors, and heating and cooling upgrades.
- Home Efficiency Appliance Rebates (HEAR) helps eligible households replace qualifying appliances and equipment with newer, energy-efficient models.
The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF) helps eligible businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government entities finance building improvements that reduce energy use and long-term operating costs.
As loans are repaid, funds are reinvested into new energy-efficiency projects throughout West Virginia.
The West Virginia Resilience Planning Project (WVRPP) supports projects designed to strengthen energy infrastructure, reduce the frequency and duration of power outages, and improve the reliability of critical systems.
Through competitive funding, the Office works with eligible partners on infrastructure improvements that help communities prepare for severe weather, natural disasters, and other disruptions.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) supports statewide planning and implementation strategies focused on reducing emissions while strengthening West Virginia’s communities and economy.
The program brings together state agencies, local governments, and other partners to identify opportunities for infrastructure improvements, economic development, and long-term energy planning.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) supports energy-efficiency improvements for local governments and nonprofit organizations serving rural West Virginia communities.
Projects funded through the program include facility and equipment upgrades designed to reduce energy use and operating costs.
All available EECBG funding has been allocated, and applications are closed.
The State Energy Program (SEP) supports projects and initiatives that improve energy efficiency, strengthen infrastructure, and expand energy education across West Virginia.
Through funding, technical assistance, and partnerships, the program supports energy improvements in public facilities, helps eligible organizations identify opportunities to reduce operating costs, and advances energy education and workforce development through the state.
The Coalfield Community Development Program supports long-term economic development and land-use planning in West Virginia’s coal communities.
The program works with local partners to identify productive post-mining land uses, support community and economic development priorities, and connect former surface mine lands with opportunities for future investment and growth.
Statewide Initiatives
Our responsibilities extend beyond individual programs. The Office also coordinates statewide initiatives that help communities, industry, and government prepare for West Virginia’s evolving energy needs.
The Office evaluates West Virginia’s changing energy landscape and develops long-term strategies to support the state’s energy, infrastructure, and economic development needs.
State energy planning considers market trends, resource availability, infrastructure requirements, emerging technologies, and projected demand to help guide informed decisions about West Virginia’s energy future.
Protecting West Virginia’s energy infrastructure requires coordination and preparation.
The Office works with government agencies, utilities, and energy-sector partners to identify risks, strengthen preparedness, and support coordinated responses to emergencies, natural disasters, cyber threats, and other potential disruptions to the state’s energy supply.
The Office supports West Virginia’s efforts to prepare for continued growth in the data economy and the needs associated with large-scale data center development.
The Office works with the Data Economy Office and other state partners to provide energy-related analysis and information that supports planning, infrastructure considerations, and informed decision-making as new projects are evaluated across West Virginia.
A strong energy sector depends on a skilled West Virginia workforce.
Our efforts include contractor training, education initiatives, internships, career outreach, and other programs designed to connect people with opportunities in West Virginia.
The Office works with public- and private-sector partners evaluating potential energy and economic development projects in West Virginia.
By connecting potential project teams with information about infrastructure, available sites, and community priorities, we help identify opportunities that support responsible development and long-term economic growth.
We work directly with communities across West Virginia to connect residents, local leaders, and organizations with energy information, programs, and opportunities.
Our staff participates in public events, community meetings, career fairs, and other outreach activities to make state resources more accessible and strengthen relationships throughout the state.
Agency Events
Each year, energy leaders from across West Virginia and beyond come together for the West Virginia Governor’s Energy Summit.
The event features industry discussions, expert presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities focused on the issues shaping West Virginia’s energy landscape.
The 2026 Governor’s Energy Summit will be held November 11–12 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.