Clearway in West Virginia

We’re committed to giving back to the communities where we work and live with our neighbors. In each of our projects, we strive to find ways in which we can benefit local organizations, nonprofits and infrastructure.

More about our
work in West Virginia

From sponsoring education to awarding community grants, we're helping build a healthier West Virginia. The U.S. Wind Force Foundation, which provides funding for education, historic preservation, safety, economic development, and recreation, has generously supported our community grants. As we continue to provide reliable, renewable energy, we look forward to forming more long-lasting, meaningful relationships with our project neighbors.

$33B

direct investments from Clearway’s projects

$12M

annual tax & lease payments

$450k

total donations to date through Community Benefit Funds

80+

local organizations supported to date through Community Benefit Funds

$33B

direct investments from Clearway’s projects

$12M

annual tax & lease payments

$450k

total donations to date through Community Benefit Funds

80+

local organizations supported to date through Community Benefit Funds

Becoming a Wind Tech: Andrew’s Story

Andrew Cosner is one of Clearway’s technicians at our 54 MW Pinnacle wind farm. Like many West Virginians, Andrew comes from a family of coal miners. And like many wind techs, climbing a 300-foot wind turbine meant confronting challenges.

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Investing in the Mountain State

Community Voices

Jim Justice

Governor of West Virginia

This investment, this innovation, this diversification for West Virginia is amazing. I want to thank Clearway for recognizing the potential in West Virginia and creating this wonderful investment in our people and our state. We are here to help you in every possible way.

Featured wind projects

Projects

With 433 MW in operating assets in the state, Clearway’s footprint represents the majority of West Virginia’s wind energy economy and generates enough electricity to power 210,000 homes.

West Virginia news

Press releases

February 1, 2024
Black Rock Wind Farm’s 2024 Grant Application Open for Area Nonprofits

November 29, 2023
Grant Recipients Announced for Clearway’s Pinnacle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

May 1, 2023
Grant Recipients Announced for Black Rock Wind Farm’s Annual Community Benefit Fund

February 3, 2023
Black Rock Community Benefit Fund Grant Application Open for Area Nonprofits

November 29, 2022
Grant Recipients Announced for Pinnacle Wind Farm’s Annual Community Benefit Fund

August 31, 2022
Pinnacle Wind Farm’s 2022 Grant Application Now Open for Area Nonprofits

May 25, 2022
Clearway Community Benefit Fund Allocates Grants to 21 West Virginia Organizations

May 6, 2022
Clearway Cuts Ribbon at Black Rock Wind Farm, West Virginia’s Newest Power Plant

February 11, 2022
Black Rock Community Benefit Fund Grant Application Open for Area Nonprofits

February 10, 2022
Clearway Completes Black Rock Wind Farm in Northeastern West Virginia

December 14, 2021
Pinnacle Wind Farm Repowering, West Virginia’s First, Adds Nearly 16% More Generation & Boosts Local Economy

November 18, 2021
US Wind Force Foundation Names West Virginia Area Grant Recipients

September 22, 2021
Clearway Signs Second Clean Power Contract With Toyota

August 30, 2021
Pinnacle Wind Farm’s 2021 Grant Application Now Open for Area Nonprofits

March 25, 2021
Clearway Closes Financing and Begins Construction on 55 MW Wind Farm Repowering in West Virginia

January 25, 2021
Clearway and Governor Jim Justice Announce Construction Start on 115 MW Wind Farm in West Virginia

December 2, 2020
US Wind Force Foundation Names West Virginia Area Grant Recipients

August 27, 2020
Pinnacle Wind Farm’s 2020 Grant Application Now Open for Area Nonprofits

February 6, 2020
Clearway Signs Power Contracts for West Virginia Wind Farm

November 22, 2019
US Wind Force Foundation Names West Virginia Area Grant Recipients

September 9, 2019
Pinnacle Wind Farm’s 2020 Grant Application Now Open for Area Nonprofits

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We work with landowners, utility companies, educational institutions, governments, cooperatives, and other partners to help accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

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