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NC 10% Campaign passes $2 million spent for local food



Since July, North Carolinians participating in the 10% Campaign have spent more than $2 million on food from local sources. The 10% Campaign is an effort to educate and encourage consumers to spend 10 percent of their food dollars on locally sourced food.



The campaign is an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, with support from N.C. Cooperative Extension and the Golden… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 30, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Two new job openings at ABCCM Green Jobs Program

The ABCCM Green Jobs program has just announced two job opportunities, a Case Manager & Trainer and a Recruitment and Intake Specialist. Applications are due November 30 Updated: applications now due December 14.



Learn more about these positions here...…

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Added by Matt Raker on November 30, 2010 at 2:36pm — No Comments

WNC leads nation in hempcrete construction

From the Asheville Citizen-Times...





“Western North Carolina essentially is the capital of hempcrete building in the United States right now,” said Gregory Flavall, the co-founder of Hemp Technologies, the Asheville-based company that supplies the hemp-based building material to contractors.



Two hemp-based homes have been completed in Asheville,… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 30, 2010 at 12:29pm — 1 Comment

USDA announces funding for bioenergy training and rural renewable energy

Applications due April 15, 2011



This program provides support for technology development, applied research, and/or training to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy. Preference will be given to development of agriculture-based renewable energy degree programs designed to ensure workforce opportunities in rural communities; promote educational practices within the… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 30, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Funding for green economy projects available from US EDA

The US Economic Development Administration has released a solicitation for funding proposals for the following grant programs: (i) Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Program; (ii) Economic Adjustment Assistance Program; and (iii) Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF) Program.



For FY 2011, the funding cycle deadlines are as follows:

* December 15 for funding cycle 1

* March 10 for funding cycle 2

* June 10 for funding cycle 3

*… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 30, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

NC Biofuels Center Seeks Industry Development Director

The Biofuels Center of North Carolina is seeking applicants for the director of industry development opening... http://bit.ly/i54n8G

Added by Matt Raker on November 29, 2010 at 5:05pm — No Comments

USDA modifies biomass program

In late October 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced revised rules to govern the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). BCAP was established in the 2008 Farm Bill to provide incentives for the establishment and cultivation of biomass crops to be utilized for heat, power, and biofuels.



The updated rule language was intended to make the BCAP program more efficient and ensure that incentive payments are helping to develop bioenergy markets. The rule provides matching… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 29, 2010 at 5:03pm — No Comments

LA Auto Show is Electric



The new Honda Fit EV

Electric vehicles featured prominently at the currently ongoing LA Auto Show, including the unveiling of many new models. A couple highlights are below. Related, WNC has a new EV Working Group to help prepare the region for electric vehicles. To get plugged in (pun intended) to this effort, contact…

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Added by Matt Raker on November 18, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

School board to get 80% of electricity needs from solar, save $40million over 20 years

The Antelope Valley Union High School District, located in Lancaster, California, has partnered with PsomasFMG and Southern California Edison to build a 9.6 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system. The school district signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for the electricity and is expected to save $40 million over the life of the system. The system will provide about 80… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 18, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

1.1MW Solar farm now operating in Alexander County

Solar power has come to Alexander County in a big way with the recent installation of a “solar farm” added to the EnergyUnited power grid. The facility was unveiled on Friday, Nov. 12, during a ribbon cutting ceremony.



Situated on about 8.2 acres of land, the field of solar panels contains 2,224 modules which can provide up to 1.1 megawatt, or 1,100,000 watts of power, according to Frances Yuhas, sales manager with Sun Edison. This is… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 15, 2010 at 4:13pm — No Comments

First ever nationwide Green Jobs Award honorees includes 2 NC companies

On Tuesday November 16th, Asheville's FLS Energy and Southern Energy Management which is located near Raleigh will receive two of the first ever Green Jobs Awards. From the press release...



New York, NY – On November 16th, Green For All and SJF Institute will recognize the first ever honorees of the Green Jobs Award. The Green Jobs Award honors innovative private businesses that contribute to the economy and the environment.



Honorees are from across the country,… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 15, 2010 at 3:57pm — No Comments

Facebook to build state-of-the-art and LEED-Gold certified data center in WNC

Last week, Facebook, the world's largest online social network, announced that it will built a LEED-Gold certified data center in Rutherford County. In using new technology, the company expects the new facility to be one of the most energy efficient data centers in the country.



The project represents a $450 million investment in western North Carolina and will create 250 jobs during construction and then 35-45 full time employees once the… Continue

Added by Matt Raker on November 15, 2010 at 2:52pm — No Comments

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