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Patrick Harper's Blog – February 2012 Archive (5)
EPA Celebrates North Carolina ENERGY STAR Leaders
ATLANTA – Six organizations in North Carolina were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Energy Star Leaders that improved the energy efficiency of their building portfolios by 20 percent or more. Nationally, EPA’s Energy Star program helped 90 leading organizations achieve President Obama’s goal by providing them with a proven energy management strategy, which includes a focus on ongoing performance measurement and whole-building…
ContinueAdded by Patrick Harper on February 27, 2012 at 10:29am — No Comments
Strata building more solar in Charlotte region
Strata Solar has filed applications with N.C. regulators to build two more 5-megawatt solar farms in the Charlotte region — its second in Lincoln County and its third in Cleveland County.
The Lincoln County project will be in North Brook on 121 acres at N.C. Highway 27 and Hebron Church Road. The installation, called Vale Farm, should be producing energy by the end of the year, Strata says in a filing with the N.C. Utilities Commission.
It will be a companion to the…
ContinueAdded by Patrick Harper on February 22, 2012 at 11:26am — No Comments
NC Energy Rebate Program Re-opening
The North Carolina Energy Office is re-opening the ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate and Replacement program for North Carolina residents who recycle and replace an existing appliance with a new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliance purchased on or after January 1, 2012. Purchases must be completed at a North Carolina retail location.
Consumers may go online or call a special telephone number to start the application process to receive their rebate. The link to the N.C. ENERGY STAR Appliance…
ContinueAdded by Patrick Harper on February 22, 2012 at 11:05am — No Comments
Clean Air Excellence Awards
The WNC Regional Air Quality Agency is accepting nominations for its annual Clean Air Excellence Awards, which will recognize businesses, organizations and individuals who’ve made valuable contributions to Buncombe County’s air quality. To make a nomination, complete the application form at www.wncairquality.org/awards.htm. Awards will focus on voluntary efforts such as energy-efficiency…
ContinueAdded by Patrick Harper on February 9, 2012 at 11:23am — No Comments
City Of Hendersonville Installs EV Charging Stations
The City of Hendersonville is excited to announce it has recently installed the first two electric vehicle charging stations in public parking lots in Henderson County. The charging stations are located in the Dogwood Parking lot at the corner of Church St and 4th Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. The official ribbon cutting for the new charging stations will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 11 AM.
For more…
ContinueAdded by Patrick Harper on February 7, 2012 at 10:40am — No Comments
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