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Energy companies, Bank of America expand solar power in state
Bank of America plans to help Duke Energy, NativeEnergy and Birdseye Renewable Energy expand their solar energy portfolio in low-to-moderate income communities across the Carolinas and Texas.
Historic Greer lights up with CenterG’s first phase
Aside from a nameplate inlay in the center of Trade and Randall streets, downtown Greer was a few bricks away from fulfilling a vision eight years in the making through its CenterG Project, a key phase in the city's master plan.
Eaton expansion brings 30 jobs to Greenwood
Power management technology company Eaton is expanding its Greenwood County operations with the addition of 30 new jobs.
Ghost’ vehicles show how self-driving cars save energy
Clemson researchers develop algorithms that help autonomous vehicles anticipate the behavior of other traffic and save energy through reduced braking. Savings ranged from 8% to 23%, depending on the scenario.
New park to attract large industry to Greenville
Construction on a speculative 206,410-square-foot industrial building with office space, trailer storage and full dock packages is expected to begin any day now and reach completion in spring 2021.
Duke Energy Foundation awards $240,000 in grants
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $240,000 in grants to five S.C. organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives to grow the energy industry's workforce.
Greenlink receives federal funding for electric buses
Greenville Transit Authority will receive more than $5 million in federal funding this year to purchase electric buses and install charging infrastructure.
Upstate Giving, June 8, 2020
Broad River Electric Cooperative rounds up $17, 400 for nonprofits in the utility's service area.
Duke foundation offers grants to organizations improving natural places
The Duke Energy Foundation is inviting S.C. nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and promoting the natural world to apply for grant funding to support their efforts.
Solar company to open southeastern distribution hub in Greenville
International solar manufacturer First Solar Inc. plans to open a 450,000-square-foot southeastern distribution hub near Greer’s Inland Port later this month.
Manufacturers and students connect at sustainability forum
Representatives from some of the Upstate's manufacturers will gather in Greenville on March 12 for a forum aimed at helping them reduce their energy use and costs, while increasing environmental sustainability.
Pine Gate brings green energy to Greenwood
Pine Gate Renewables, a national utility-scale solar developer, is bringing 13 midsize solar farm projects to Greenwood County. The combined capacity from these sites totals 25.5 megawatts, enough energy to power 4,845 homes annually.
