Renewable energy
Biomass in Scotland
Monday, September 17, 2012Scotland’s vision for biomass: small sustainable facilities, close to available local wood supplies and as efficient as possible. Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy · Solar
How to Finance Solar Projects
Monday, September 17, 2012Here is a clear explanation of some creative ways other states are inexpensively financing solar projects. Read More
Renewable energy · Solar
First Solar's Business Plan
Monday, September 17, 2012First Solar stays ahead of Chinese companies with a vertically integrated business plan which helps utilities predict uneven power flows from solar. Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy · Solar
Apple's NC Solar Farm
Monday, September 17, 2012Apple nears completion of a 20MW solar farm in North Carolina (impressive photos). Read More
Climate Science
Jim Gandy, WLTX Columbia
Monday, September 17, 2012Columbia’s WLTX is home to meteorologist Jim Gandy, one of the nation’s most effective communicators of climate change. His viewers have responded with fascination and praise. Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy · Solar
Second Best Quarter for Solar Industry
Monday, September 17, 2012The US solar industry installed 772 MW of new solar capacity in the second quarter of 2012, its second best quarter ever. Read More
Economic Development · Renewable energy · Wind
How the Recession Has Influenced Offshore Wind
Monday, September 17, 2012South Carolina’s offshore wind development has been slowed by natural gas and the recession. Read More
Energy Efficiency
New, High Tech, Energy Efficient Homes
Monday, September 17, 2012Two new SC communities, one in Summerville and one in Ridgeville, will offer homes with some incredible energy-efficient technologies, including geothermal (ground-sourced) heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels, super insulated building shells, Energy-Star rated appliances, and state of the art electronic and web-based controls and monitoring systems. Read More
Economic Development · Energy Efficiency · Renewable energy · Solar
Solar Leasing Needed in SC
Monday, September 17, 2012Electricity rates in SC continue to climb. This article, and the many others like it in recent months, underscore the need for greater investment in energy efficiency and open access for utility customers to the free market’s lowest cost financing for renewable energy – solar leasing. Read More