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Greenville turbine company launches demonstration project in Kansas
BarberWind Turbines LLC, a wind technology company based in Greenville, has selected Concordia, Kan., as the demonstration site for its second-generation midsize wind turbine. The project will be located near the production facility.
Greenville inventor says his turbine will change industry
Inventor Jerry Barber has used his background in designing thrill rides to create a new kind of wind turbine. He says the new design can save energy and money and be more feasible to use on islands, particularly.
Motiva/Shell Oil and Spinx support Favor Greenville
Favor Greenville announced a $7,000 donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Co. This gift was made possible because of the relationship Stewart and Martha Spinks and The Spinx Co. have with Motiva/Shell, according to a news release.
Duke Energy gifts $500,000 to Unity Park
Duke Energy has awarded a $500,000 grant to Greenville’s Unity Park to enhance and protect natural wetlands.
Duke Energy offers tips to prevent utility scams
Duke Energy is expanding a campaign to protect its nearly 8 million customers from utility-impostor scammers.
Duke Energy Foundation grants support conservation
The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.
Duke Energy, Anderson County partner on energy storage
Duke Energy Carolinas is partnering with Anderson County to build an energy storage project at the Anderson Civic Center that will be part of the company’s long-term strategy to integrate battery technology into the smart-thinking grid
Furman ranked a top 10 ‘green’ school
Furman University is ranked among the top-10 baccalaureate universities for sustainability and has tied for second among all universities for sustainability research, according to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in
Laurens Electric subsidiary gets Santee loan
Santee Cooper approved a $5 million economic development loan to a subsidiary of Laurens Electric Cooperative through the state-owned utility’s economic development revolving loan program.
Duke Energy names new South Carolina state president
Michael Callahan has been named the new South Carolina state president for Duke Energy. He succeeds Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, who will become executive vice president and chief legal officer for the company, according to a news release.
Researcher: Higher gas taxes can mean cleaner environment
Higher gas taxes can be good for the environment. That’s the bottom line in research that Furman University economist Taha Kasim is conducting.
Fulcrum BioEnergy expanding to Clemson
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., has signed a seven-year lease for a new 6,300-square-foot office space in Patrick Square, a mixed-use development in Clemson.
