Shaping Sustainable Food and Energy Systems

Shaping Sustainable Food and Energy Systems

Shaping Sustainable Food and Energy Systems

A Collaborative Initiative to Revolutionize Appalachia's Food Systems with Renewable Energy Solutions

Project Everberry is a groundbreaking initiative uniting Grow Ohio Valley, EnergiAcres, CNX Resources, and Oglebay to advance the sustainability of Appalachia's food and energy systems. These centers co-locate energy production with indoor farming techniques, providing fresh, local food while fostering regional economic growth.

Project Everberry is a groundbreaking initiative uniting Grow Ohio Valley, EnergiAcres, CNX Resources, and Oglebay to advance the sustainability of Appalachia's food and energy systems. These centers co-locate energy production with indoor farming techniques, providing fresh, local food while fostering regional economic growth.

Project Impact and Benefits

Project Everberry will

Create over 200 jobs in agriculture and renewable energy

Improve access to locally-grown food

Reduce carbon emissions and integrate renewable energy

Provide a model for others to replicate a model for resilience

Project Impact and Benefits

Project Everberry will

Create over 200 jobs in agriculture and renewable energy

Improve access to locally-grown food

Reduce carbon emissions and integrate renewable energy

Provide a model for others to replicate a model for resilience

Project Goals and Vision

Our mission for Project Everberry is focused on sustainability, community impact, and economic development. We aim to:

Transform food systems with sustainable energy systems

Reduce carbon emissions and integrate renewable energy to minimize environmental impact, utilizing technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and waste-to-energy systems.

Create economic growth and job opportunities

Create over 200 jobs in agriculture and renewable energy, ranging from skilled technical positions to community-based agricultural roles, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Promote community health and well-being through fresh, local food

Improve access to locally-grown food through the development of indoor farming facilities powered by renewable energy, allowing year-round food production and reducing reliance on imported produce.

EnergiAcres' Role in Project Everberry

EnergiAcres is a key partner in Project Everberry, providing expertise in developing innovative Food Centers that integrate renewable energy sources with modern agricultural practices. These centers promote sustainability and resilience in the Appalachian region, serving as models for the future of energy and food production.

Project Everberry Goals and Vision

Our mission for Project Everberry is focused on sustainability, community impact, and economic development.

We aim to:

EnergiAcres' Role in Project Everberry

EnergiAcres is a key partner in Project Everberry, providing expertise in developing innovative Food Centers that integrate renewable energy sources with modern agricultural practices. These centers promote sustainability and resilience in the Appalachian region, serving as models for the future of energy and food production.

Project Everberry Goals and Vision

Our mission for Project Everberry is focused on sustainability, community impact, and economic development.

We aim to:

Create a transformative impact on the Appalachian region

Relocalizing the food system, educating, and opening new avenues to the burgeoning agritourism industry

Community Empowerment

By enhancing food security and access to fresh, nutritious food, Project Everberry will empower local communities and improve health outcomes.

By enhancing food security and access to fresh, nutritious food, Project Everberry will empower local communities and improve health outcomes.

Environmental Sustainability

The project's focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture will significantly reduce the region's carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship.

Economic Revitalization

The project will stimulate local economies and provide new opportunities for residents by creating new jobs in sustainable farming, renewable energy, and food technology sectors.

Future Vision and Expansion

We aim to replicate Project Everberry's success across more regions, creating a national network of sustainable food centers that strengthen food and energy security for communities nationwide.

We aim to replicate Project Everberry's success across more regions, creating a national network of sustainable food centers that strengthen food and energy security for communities nationwide.

Educational and Research Opportunities

Project Everberry is a collaborative effort with the potential to transform the Appalachian region's food and energy systems.

Our collaboration with institutions such as Ohio State University, West Virginia University, and Penn State University aims to foster research and educational opportunities. This includes offering research positions and internships and creating community outreach initiatives.

Get Involved

We invite you to be part of this movement towards building a sustainable future.


You can support Project Everberry by:

  • Supporting the Project

  • Contacting Us

  • Becoming a Partner