Berkshire Hathaway Energy Renewables Groundbreaking in Ravenswood, WV
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined state leaders and top executives on Saturday, March 4th in a groundbreaking ceremony for Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) Renewables developing a first-of-its-kind solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site in Ravenswood, West Virginia. The new plant, which will operate under the PCC subsidiary Titanium Metals Corporation, Inc. (TIMET) and will collaborate with Our Next Energy for large-scale battery storage operation on the site, will employ approximately 300 people and expects to use 100% renewable energy to manufacture titanium products for the aerospace and other industries.
“I am honored to stand with other state and federal leaders during this groundbreaking event as the first solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site project is unveiled in Jackson County,” said Congresswoman Miller. “As co-chair of the Energy Export Caucus, I know this important project will aid in producing energy in our communities and stimulate economic growth that will create new jobs in West Virginia. Thank you to BHE Renewables, Precision Castparts Corp, and ONE for your collaboration and commitment to energy innovation - the United States is better for it.”
“We’re proud to deliver this new sustainable energy solution for PCC, their customers and the people of Jackson County,” said BHE Renewables President and CEO Alicia Knapp. “Thanks to the collaboration with local, state and federal leaders, and our partnership with PCC and ONE, we are demonstrating how renewable energy can be a catalyst for economic growth and bring new manufacturing jobs to West Virginia, which is truly a great place to do business.”
“As the global aerospace demand for titanium continues to increase, our new state-of-the-art facility will provide the capacity and capability to meet our customers’ needs for decades to come, utilizing renewable energy,” stated Steve Wright, president of PCC Metals Group. “We believe our partnerships with BHE Renewables, ONE and the state of West Virginia will greatly benefit the success of our next-generation, sustainable melt facility.”
