All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Office of Energy to host public information session on home energy rebate programs

The West Virginia Office of Energy will hold a virtual public session on July 30 to announce details and launch dates for new federally funded Home Energy Rebate Programs for residents and contractors.

The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) will host a virtual public information session on July 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., to provide updates on the state’s Home Energy Rebate Programs, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy.

During the webinar, the WVOE will announce launch dates for both contractor enrollment and consumer participation, offer brief overviews of the Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, and outline how to apply and what resources are available.

“These rebates offer a valuable opportunity for West Virginians to explore energy-related home improvements,” says Clayburne Stevens, manager for West Virginia’s Home Energy Rebate Programs. “We’re excited to share what’s coming and how people across the state can benefit.”

The session is open to the public, and is especially relevant for homeowners, landlords, contractors, and community partners interested in learning how to take part in these programs. To register for the webinar, visit the WVOE’s Public Input Session Landing Page.

For more information on the Home Energy Rebate Programs, visit the West Virginia’s Office of Energy’s website.

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