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John H. Duncan's Blog – January 2011 Archive (7)
First Major Wind Project in NC takes First Steps
On Friday, Iberdrola Renewables, Inc. filed an application with the North Carolina Utilities Commission for a proposed wind farm on 20,000 acres of private land near Elizabeth City, NC.
If built, the Desert Wind Power Project, the current name of the project, is considering development of a 300-megawatt…
ContinueAdded by John H. Duncan on January 31, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments
SEO offers up to $500,000 in grants for Energy Efficiency upgrades
The deadline for applications is March 9th at 2 pm.
North Carolina's State Energy Office has announced a new program which offers grants between $100,000 and $500,000 for energy efficiency upgrades such as solar electricity, solar-thermal systems, and installation of energy efficient lighting. This program is for owners of commercial or industrial facilities and incorporated "large" non-profits (non-profits which occupy a space that they own of 20,000 square feet or more) to conduct…
ContinueAdded by John H. Duncan on January 27, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Green Opportunities needs HERS field technician and trainer
Applicants must have:
- HERS Field Technician or Rater Certification by hire date
- Healthy Built Homes Training by hire date
- Strong understanding of building envelope and systems
- High…
Added by John H. Duncan on January 27, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments
Blue Ridge Food Ventures and Buchi featured today in New York Times
Blue Ridge Food Ventures featured in NYT as an example of a niche small business incubator!
Full article…
ContinueAdded by John H. Duncan on January 26, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments
Clean Energy Investments exceeded $243 billion for 2010
2010 saw record breaking investment in the Clean Energy sector. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, this record makes 2010 the strongest year for investment in Clean Energy, by far. The drivers mainly responsible for this rapid growth were China, European offshore wind, European rooftop solar and research & development. The sectors which had significant growth were solar power, wind power, and energy-smart technologies, such as smart grid, energy management, electric vehicles…
ContinueAdded by John H. Duncan on January 24, 2011 at 3:14pm — No Comments
Tribal Communities can receive up to $10 Million to promote Clean Energy
US Energy Secretary Chu has announced two new initiatives to promote tribal energy development:$10 million will be available this year through DOE's Tribal Energy Program to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on tribal lands, and that DOE's Tribal Summit with American Indian and Alaska Native leaders will be held on May 5, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
These programs will be coordinated closely between Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs and tribal…
ContinueAdded by John H. Duncan on January 24, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Growing Wealthier: Smart Growth, Climate Change and Prosperity
A new report from the Center for Clean Air Policy shows that smart growth practices enhance community prosperity and create economic benefits for local businesses, households, and governments. Reduced driving and efficient land use are key components of this report: Growing Wealthier: Smart Growth, Climate Change and Prosperity.
Growing Wealthier reports that cities investing in public transportation and downtown development are experiencing cost savings, growing tax revenues,…
ContinueAdded by John H. Duncan on January 20, 2011 at 12:39pm — No Comments
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