Clearway Joins Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Local Leaders to Celebrate New EMS Facility Investment in Grant County
Petersburg, W. Va. – Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) hosted an event today celebrating a private-public partnership to build a new ambulance facility in Grant County and featuring Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Grant County Commissioners, American Clean Power CEO Jason Grumet, and local community members.
As part of its plan to repower its Mount Storm Wind Farm, Clearway purchased property on Power Station Highway, which it donated to Grant County to establish a new EMS facility. The new facility will improve 24/7 ambulance coverage for the Mount Storm community and reduce response times in communities such as Bayard and Scherr.
Construction of the new EMS facility is supported by federal funds that Sen. Capito and former Sen. Joe Manchin secured in Fiscal Year 2024 congressional appropriations.
“This new EMS facility is a great example of how public-private partnerships can strengthen West Virginia communities,” said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. “Clearway’s support and investment in Grant County has been essential in bringing this project to fruition, and I’m proud to have helped secure the federal funding to make it a reality. Improving health care outcomes and emergency response resources, especially in our most rural areas, is a top priority, and this new EMS facility will serve as a vital lifeline to the Mt. Storm area and ensure more West Virginians get the timely and high-quality care they need and deserve.”
“We are honored to assist Grant County in bringing reliable emergency response services closer to the Mount Storm area,” said Callie Dayton, Clearway’s West Virginia-based External Affairs Manager. “This partnership was made possible thanks to the tremendous and insightful feedback that we received from area residents, landowners, and public service officials on the community’s most pressing needs.”
Located in a predominantly industrial area of Mount Storm, the new 40’ x 80’ EMS facility will feature a two-bay garage for ambulance parking and storage. Living quarters, which are not currently available, enable the housing of four first responders and plenty of storage for squad gear and other essential items. Facility construction is expected to begin in early April and be operational by November.
“This new EMS facility will help us achieve our goal of delivering high quality, 24/7 care while greatly benefiting the residents of the northern portion of the county,” said Jeff Teter, Director of Grant County Ambulance.
Grant County Ambulance is currently based in Petersburg and has services and EMS vehicles stationed at the volunteer fire department in Mount Storm. The new facility will allow Grant County Ambulance to house multiple ambulances in Mount Storm as well as provide living arrangements for staff on call.
“Clearway is more than just an employer in the community,” said Scotty Miley, President of the Grant County Commission. “They have been able to identify needs in the community and have worked hard to support Grant County. They are an asset to our community, and we’re pleased to continue our partnership with them.”
Clearway’s EMS facility investment is part of the Mount Storm Wind Farm repowering, which will contribute an estimated $60 million in new property taxes to Grant County, supporting local schools, hospitals, first responders, and other public services, as well as $19 million in new business and occupation tax state revenue over the project’s extended life. Additionally, Clearway will increase Mount Storm’s annual local donations from $20,000 to $120,000 and expand its support to broader community needs, including local emergency services and schools.
“Projects like Mount Storm are powering the West Virginia economy with reliable, low-cost energy. These investments are reviving West Virginia’s manufacturing sector, creating good jobs, and supporting local communities. said ACP CEO Jason Grumet. “Clearway is a good partner and good neighbor in communities all across the country.”
Clearway’s $800 million repowering investment will extend the life of Mount Storm Wind Farm while reducing the number of wind turbines by up to 40%. The repowering was approved by the West Virginia Public Service Commission in November.
“Clearway has been invested in West Virginia for more than a decade and we could not be more grateful for the support that we have received from the people of Grant and Mineral counties,” said Dayton. “We are eager to extend that investment and help keep West Virginia on the forefront of American-made power.”