Has the development of shale oil and gas put America on a path to energy independence? Industry experts warn that our expectations may be out of sync with reality. This article takes a closer look at the factors at play in the current shale boom and why conservation is the key to energy security. Read More
Elected officials in Georgia and Florida are starting to have buyer’s remorse as the cost of new nuclear reactors continues to climb and consumers are saddled with the additional costs. Read More
On a global scale, shifts in climate effect more than just the economy and the environment. A new report examines how impacts from climate change are producing stressors that amplify instability around the world. Read More
A report by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on current and future impacts from climate change in South Carolina is now publicly available. The report describes a plethora of threats that climate change poses for our state’s natural resources and economic well-being. These threats range from the invasion of exotic species to rising sea levels to worsening drought conditions. Read More Here and Here
A new report from Deutsche Bank concludes grid parity for solar will be reached by the end of 2014 in countries around the world…without government subsidy. It is critical that South Carolina prepare for this rapidly changing energy landscape. Allowing for solar leasing is a first step in that direction. Read More
The Clemson Restoration Institute has reached a milestone in the construction of their wind turbine drive train test facility. This facility is designed to test the next generation of large offshore wind turbines and is expected to host companies from around the world as the offshore industry comes to the East Coast. Read More
