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HB484 establishes permitting program for siting and operation of wind projects and identifies NCDENR as state permitting agency.

http://www.nawindpower.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.11530

You’re an entrepreneur starting a venture with high-growth potential. You have a promising business plan and the drive and enthusiasm needed to take your product or idea to market. The problem? Credit cards are maxed out. You’ve borrowed all you can from friends and family (still managing to keep your relationships intact). The banks aren’t ready to talk to you - and…

From the crew at Noble Cider...

Friday May 17, 2013 ASHEVILLE, NC - Asheville’s first hard cider company, Noble Cider, hosts a public release of its inaugural small batch at the Wedge Brewing Company, on Wednesday June 5, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The Noble crew will be onsite to meet and greet, answer questions, and enjoy Noble Cider with Asheville.

Party goers can help Noble Cider raise funds for their fall batch…

Accelerating Appalachia^TM, the nation’s first business accelerator focused on nature-based companies, has officially launched and is seeking entrepreneurs for its inaugural class. The mentor and investor driven program is aimed at attracting and growing innovative, high-impact ventures in areas such as food products, agroforestry, fiber, green building, craft…

Brevard-based company SylvanSport, makers of the lightweight pop up camping trailer GO, have teamed up with AdvantageWest to present 18 Western North Carolina gear-making companies in a special Outdoor Gear Builders Village at the 13^th annual Mountain Sports Festival in Asheville, NC, on May 24-26. Upwards of 15,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival. The Outdoor Gear Builders Village will be the inception for a new network of over 20 local gear-making…

Asheville's Rightline Gear, a maker of outdoor products including tents and cargo bags, has a great feature story in the current edition the Citizen-Times' Ideas section.  Read the full post here:…

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"For the first time in human history, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has reached 400 parts per million (ppm)."

See the Washington Post Article:  …

Groundbreaking event will gather entrepreneurs, innovators, experts and more for sessions on alternative business models, marketing, sourcing locally and financing for the next big idea

CHARLESTON, SC – May 9, 2013 – Lowcountry Local First (LLF), a nonprofit dedicated to growing Charleston’s local living economy, today announced that it will host the inaugural GOODBusiness Summit, a one-day local business event focused on sharing ideas and creating helpful relationships with…

NC Senate Bill 327 (SB 327) as introduced would prohibit North Carolinians from purchasing electric vehicles from Tesla by limiting how such vehicles could be sold through the Internet.

http://teslamotorsnc.com/the-issue/

Bill 327 will be heard in the Senate…

Since 2004, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) has been giving special recognition to local businesses and other organizations that have gone above and beyond air quality rules and regulations to implement voluntary, innovative programs that reduce air pollution in our region.  Last year, with the assistance of the Agency’s Advisory Committee, the awards program was updated and expanded to include more detailed guidelines and generate more interest from the…

SAVE THESE DATE!

Biodiesel: Aug 21st, time TBD, Asheville NC

Space is limited. If you are interested in attending this  

*invitation-only event* 

please contact: 919-515-0277, mjbauer2@ncsu.edu …

REPS Repeal Bill Falters and Fails, but Hager Drags it Back

by Lowell Sachs, Director of Communications

After a tumultuous and, at times, breakneck legislative journey, House Bill 298, otherwise known as the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) repeal bill, reached what appeared to be its final destination – the ‘circular file’ in the Committee of its sponsor, Rep. Mike Hager. Drawing upon his full…

See article at http://www.cnbc.com/id/100661846

"This month, Cummins, a leading engine manufacturer, began shipping big, new engines that make long runs on natural gas possible. A skeletal network of refueling stations at dozens of truck stops stands ready. Major shippers like Procter &…

The Biofuels Center of North Carolina recently awarded $684,058 for six projects to accelerate the renewable fuels industry in western North Carolina...$65,722 (Appalachian State University) ∙ Investigating the Economic Viability of a Municipal Solid Waste-to-Biofuels Facility in Western North Carolina; This project will assess the economic viability of using municipal solid waste generated in the 32 counties of western North…

LENOIR – Google recently announced that it is expanding its operations in western North Carolina by committing to an additional $600 million investment in its Lenoir, NC data center site. The global technology giant coupled this financial good news with a related announcement that the company is planning to work with Duke Energy to develop a new, renewable energy rate. This new option, which would be available to large customers…

Just in time for Earth Day, All-States Medical Supply is inviting the public to learn more about green energy by hosting a free educational event. With over 400 solar panels recently installed, All-States Medical Supply now generates more power than they use. This is one of the only Net-Zero systems in the…