Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Australia, a nation with enormous coal deposits and one of the world’s highest per capita carbon emissions, is implementing an aggressive tax on carbon in response to dramatic climate changes impacting the country. Soaring temperatures have amplified droughts, floods, and wildfires, while increased carbon uptake by the ocean has degraded the Great Barrier Reef.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
According to the 2012 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, South Carolina ranks among the most-improved states in efficiency efforts.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The SC Sea Grant Consortium’s summer newsletter includes an insightful article on the science of risk and choice. While the piece doesn’t address the energy sector, many of the author’s conclusions apply to our decision-making about fossil fuel consumption and climate change.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
California recently launched the nation’s largest Property Assessed Clean Energy financing program (PACE). The program gives property owners access to low-cost loans aimed at reducing energy and water use.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
A group of SC leaders recently visited a school district in Kentucky which has saved almost $7 million since 2003 by investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
When it comes to saving money on electricity, peer pressure could prove to be a powerful motivator.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Two 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.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Electricity 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.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy contends that the economic benefits of energy efficiency extend far beyond lowering energy bills for consumers. It states that efficiency also significantly contributes to economic development and job creation.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
E4 Carolinas Inc., a nonprofit established by Charlotte region energy companies, seeks to develop a major energy hub in the Carolinas centered around manufacturing, engineering, research and education. The E4 name is meant to signify four foundational facets of the industry: energy, economy, environment and efficiency.
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