Renewable energy · Wind
Wind Energy in North Myrtle Beach
Monday, June 18, 2012The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce highlights the progress on wind energy along the Grand Strand. Read More
Economic Development
New Course About Sustinable Building
Monday, June 18, 2012A new course on Understanding High Performance Homes is being offered to real estate agents and appraisers next week in Columbia. Register and earn continuing education credits while learning more about sustainable practices in the rapidly changing building industry. Read More
Renewable energy · Solar
Solar Industry First Quarter Improves by 85%
Monday, June 18, 2012Impressive results are posted for the US solar industry as 2012 first quarter results exceed 2011 first quarter numbers by 85%. Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy
The Private Sector's Potential
Monday, June 18, 2012Can the private sector lead the US to an oil- and coal-free future by 2050 while avoiding $5 trillion in costs? Amory Lovins explains how he thinks it’s possible. Read More
Climate Science
Bank of America Pledges to Fight Climate Change
Monday, June 18, 2012“Environmental business delivers value to our clients, return for our shareholders, and helps strengthen the economy,” says Bank of America’s Chief Executive Brian Moynihan while explaining the company’s recent $50 billion, ten-year pledge to combat climate change. Read More
Renewable energy
Clean Energy Tech to Save Consumers Money
Monday, June 18, 2012The International Energy Agency finds adoption of currently available clean energy technology could save consumers trillions of dollars in fuel costs by 2050. Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy
Federal Funds to Support Energy Crops
Monday, June 18, 2012North Carolina is set to receive federal funds that support the development of non-food energy crops. The US Secretary of Agriculture says, “It’s about farm income, it’s about jobs, it’s about consumer choice and less reliance on foreign oil.” Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy · Wind
Offshore Wind Costs Predicted to Decline
Monday, June 18, 2012A new report from the UK predicts steep declines in costs for offshore wind energy by 2020. Read More
Economic Development
iCloud Can Save Companies Money
Monday, June 18, 2012Google says their cloud computing services can save companies billions on energy and infrastructure spending. Read More