WVU seeks NSF Engines award to boost energy and economy

Led by a team at WVU, collaborating with regional partners including Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University, the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium is a finalist for the $160 million National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award. If awarded, the funding is expected to drive more than $1 billion in economic growth across the region.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Op-Ed, Erienne Olesh 

Erienne Olesh: Our region needs a lot more energy — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

MetroNews, A “Talkline” segment with Erienne Olesh starts at 28:50.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talkline-jan-5-2026--69308079

MetroNews

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/01/11/partnered-with-pitt-and-cmu-wvu-named-as-finalist-for-160m-nsf-engines-award/

West Virginia Explorer

https://wvexplorer.com/2026/01/07/wvu-winter-energy-resilience/

WCBC Radio

https://www.wcbcradio.com/news/wvu-hires-experienced-scientist-academic-leader-to-serve-as-provost-and-vice-president-for-academic-affairs/

MetroNews, A “Midday” segment with Anurag Srivastava starts at 45:45.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-midday-wednesday-january-21-2026-hour-1--69537844