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It might not be quite a rocketship ride, but news that BHE Renewables plans to build a facility in Ravenswood certainly sent some folks over the moon this week.

According to Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the company has bought more than 2,000 acres at the former Century Aluminum site, and will build a titanium melt facility — powered by solar energy. BHE says it is building a first-of-its kind renewable energy microgrid-powered industrial site.

“As a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, I would tell you we are uniquely qualified to deliver this project and we’re excited to be partnering with Precision Castparts and with the state of West Virginia to deliver this project and truly revitalize Jackson County,” said Alicia Knapp, president and CEO of BHE Renewables.

Berkshire Hathaway believes in the Ohio Valley and understands it is worth the effort to invest in its rebirth. Parts made in Ravenswood will feed the Timet facility in Jefferson County.

“This facility will be built and basically be the primary metal melting facility that will ultimately feed that facility in Toronto, Ohio,” said Steven Wright, president of PCC.

It is genuinely worth celebrating that a company the Ohio Valley already knows will follow up on its development promises is now looking to do more by bringing new life to a plant that helped support our region’s economy for more than 50 years. If one of Warren Buffett’s companies believes that is possible in West Virginia, there are few who would doubt it. It is a wonderful sign the expansion and diversification of our economy and energy portfolio is underway.

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