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Energy Research News, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Study: Near-Shore Wind Farms Would Have Big Impact on Coastal Tourism

 By Staff A study by economists at NC State finds that most people are unwilling to rent vacation homes that have a view of offshore wind turbines – and that those who will rent expect steep rental discounts unless the turbines are more than eight miles offshore.
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

Solar Tree Sprouts at Hunt Library

 By cwdavis3 Charge your laptop, phone or other electronics on the 16-foot solar tree at the Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. The newly installed solar technology is a gift from the Park Scholars Class of 2015.
Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy and Economics, Renewable Energy

The N.C. Solar Center's 25th Anniversary

 By eachampi Please join us in celebrating the N.C. Solar Center’s 25th Anniversary Monday, October 14, 2013 Nature Research Center, Raleigh Energy Policy Forum: 2:00pm-5:30pm Reception immediately...
Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy and Economics, Renewable Energy

$100K ACC Clean Energy Challenge

 By eachampi Open to faculty and students from universities throughout the southeastern United States What? The $100K ACC Clean Energy Challenge is a new business plan competition...
Bioenergy, Combined Heat and Power, Energy Efficiency, Grid Technology

Moving Combined Heat & Power Forward in North Carolina

 By eachampi Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, is a localized, clean and highly efficient use of multiple forms of energy (e.g. thermal, electrical, mechanical) in...
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