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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…

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REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The…

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Biofuels Center boosts renewable fuels industry in western North Carolina with $600K investment and more...

From ASU University News:

William Kamkwamba, co-author of the New York Times bestseller “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope,” will be the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Global Opportunities Conference to be held Friday, April 12 in Boone.  This year’s conference theme is “Africa: Creative Solutions for Development,” and will be held from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Participants may sign in beginning at 9:30 a.m. …

http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20130403/ARTICLES/130409938/1151?p=1&tc=pg

A 9-month learning laboratory for emerging leaders to develop the skills, connections and hands-on entrepreneurial experience needed to create businesses that are both profitable and responsible. Applications are open: http://goo.gl/8794W

Mycelium is the underground network of the mushroom. It connects to the roots of plants and trees, constantly communicating with its environment and distributing information and nourishment. It has been…

From the Asheville Citizen-Times

Western North Carolina has long been celebrated for its rich natural resources — and the innovative, socially responsible businesses…

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Today Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory released “Financing Energy Upgrades for K-12 School Districts” a guide to tapping into funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvement in…

The Unites States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released the results of a cost-benefit analysis for using switchgrass to heat homes and business in the northeast region of the U.S.  The life-cycle assessment compared the costs of energy generation from coal, natural gas, fuel oil and switchgrass.  The…

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From Platts.com:

Colonial Pipeline will begin shipping biodiesel blends on its pipeline to central and southern Georgia by the end of the month, the company said Monday, calling it a first for the nation's largest volume pipeline shipper of refined products.

The introduction of biodiesel into Colonial's system will occur near Griffin, Georgia, resulting in a blend of no more than 5% biodiesel suitable for trucking, farming and other diesel uses. The biodiesel will…

From the Carolina Farm Stewards Association (CFSA)

In the spring of 2011, Carolina Farm Stewards Association (CFSA) conducted an extensive survey of the wholesalers, retailers and value-added processors in the Carolinas that represent the most accessible marketing channels for local growers of organic produce. The survey focused on the volume of organic sales for thirteen selected fruit and vegetable crops that can be grown in the Carolinas using organic…

From the Watauga Democrat:

Local businesses are invited to a workshop April 3 to learn more about the Watauga Green Business Plan..."[t]he purpose of the program is to give entrepreneurs the tools they need to adopt practices that reduce their environmental impact, improve their operational efficiency and enhance their business reputation," Economic Development Commission Director Joe Furman said...[p]lease call Lisa Doty…