An RTI International report was released today by the NCSEA which illustrates the significant contribution clean energy and solar have had on the North Carolina economy, and the successful return on investment the state has received for their local and state policies. Some of the key findings include For every $1.00 in tax credits issued […]
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The first commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) system in N Wilkesboro was installed on the roof of The Mirror Factory Industrial Center on Elkin Highway, which houses Carolina Heritage Cabinetry and several other businesses. This system was partially funded through a grant from the USDA as a part of their Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), […]
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Green State Power was selected to provide the installation of the largest solar energy project at a high-performing DC Charter School – Kipp DC. The 227 kW solar energy system consists of solar carports and rooftop solar panels. Volt Energy was the developer of the project and selected Green State Power to install the solar […]
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Solar Power World recently released their 2013 national rankings of the top 250 solar contractors in the US, and Green State Power (GSP) was included as one of the nations top solar contractors. “Whether it’s a global enterprise or a family-run business, the 250 companies on our list are chasing after the bright future of […]
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The North Carolina General Assembly confirmed it’s support for renewable energy by voting down House Bill 298, a move to repeal the NC Renewable Energy and Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). This vote, supported on both sides of the aisle, not only helped secure continued economic development in the renewable energy sector, it also showed the strength […]
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Green State Power is an exhibitor at the 3rd Annual Sustainability Symposium in Wilmington, NC. This event will explore the impact that energy and water are having on local businesses and communities, while discussing decision making for economic development, entrepreneurial opportunities, innovation and long range planning. Speakers will look at the future of energy in the […]
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Green State Power President, Will Stewart, spoke with FOX 8 WGHP reporter, Mitch Carr, on Thursday afternoon regarding House Bill 298 which would repeal the NC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). Green State Power spoke with Mitch on the roof of Greensboro Plumbing Supply, where they installed 55 kW of solar PV […]
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Betsy McCorkle, Director of Government Affairs at the NC Sustainable Energy Association, along with Green State Power, encourage all supporters of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) to contact their representatives immediately and let them know that NC voters are in favor of renewable energy. Dear NCSEA Members and Supporters, As you may […]
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In a report released by Environmental Entrepreneurs North Carolina announced more than 10,800 clean energy jobs in 2012, ranked second, behind California, for the greatest number of “green” jobs created in the last year. With respect to the fourth quarter of 2012, North Carolina was the leader in clean energy job creation throughout the country. North Carolina announced […]
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released their Energy Infrastructure Update for January 2013. This report contained encouraging statistics regarding renewable energy for the first month of 2013: ALL of the new generating capacity added within the U.S. in January 2013 was renewable. Image courtesy of Philip Bump, Grist.org The graphs above helps to visualize these […]
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