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WVU Leads $321M Energy Grid Initiative | Parkersburg News
West Virginia University just launched a $321 million energy innovation powerhouse with a new consortium called RETI, backed by $160 million from the NSF and $161 million from regional partners. Focused on grid resilience amid AI and data center demands, RETI unites WVU, Pitt, CMU, and 60+ collaborators to drive R&D, commercialization, workforce training, and community engagement. With grants up to $250K for research and startups, plus $3B in investment readiness, this bold regional alliance aims to create thousands of jobs and anchor next-gen energy tech right where it’s needed most. Listen…
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