Posts tagged “Progress Energy”

Updated August 28, 2009

Triangle J, Atlanta projects and going green - What's the cost?

Gooing green 'Clean Cities' awards come with a caveat: 2-for-1 local match. The switch to other energy sources will come at a cost.

Updated August 28, 2009

Solar power farm goes online in Person County, feeds Progress Energy

Solar is "on" in Person County Built by Carolina Solar Energy, the project is one of three now delivering energy to Progress Energy grid.

August 12, 2009

Progress Energy seeks $200M grant for smart grid in Carolinas, Florida

Progress, Duke seek smart grid grants Power company is seeking federal funds from Department of Energy to help modernize electrical grid. IBM is a partner. Duke Energy is seeking a similar grant for project in Midwest.

August 11, 2009

Progress Energy to buy power from Laurinburg solar farm

Progress Energy Deal is biggest one of six solar deals announced so far by Raleigh-based Progress.

Updated August 6, 2009

Charlotte-based Celgard lands $49.2M grant for high-tech battery plants

Company says it will expand Queen City plant, may build another in S.C., create hundreds of jobs. Three other firms in Carolinas, Georgia also receive grants among $2.4 billion in Energy Department awards. Progress Energy will participate in Florida project.

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Updated July 14, 2009

Costs of going green - Power bills could soar under Obama's energy plan

As the temperature drops outside, your thermostat inside usually goes up as well as your heating bill. There are some ways you can keep the cost down while you stay warm.(WRAL-TV5 News) Federal legislation that has already passed the House will likely affect how much more customers pay on their energy bills. The question is, how much?

Updated July 7, 2009

Progress Energy, City of Raleigh to partner for solar power plant

Progress, Raleigh partner on solar project Morrisville-based Southern Energy, NxGen Power in Charlotte will build facility on city property at wastewater treatment plant. At 1.3 megawatts, plant would power approximately 1,000 homes.

Updated May 22, 2009

Green economy is 'cornerstone' for future, N.C. governor says

A goat helps tend the SAS solar farm Using SAS solar farm as an example, Bev Perdue lays out energy plan including 'Green Business Fund.'

Updated April 29, 2009

Progress Energy to buy power from solar farm near Roxboro

 Progress Energy Carolinas is teaming up with Durham-based Carolina Solar Energy to build a 500-kilowatt solar power facility in Person County.

Updated April 16, 2009

Square 1 Ventures, a subsidiary of Square 1, raises $35M for new fund

 New ‘fund-of-funds’ looks to raise $100 million. Founded in 2008, Square 1 Ventures is led by veteran VC Adrian Wilson.

Updated April 2, 2009

Institute for Emerging Issues calls for creation of state energy executive

N.C. group calls for state energy strategy The group, which is led by former Gov. Jim Hunt, spells out a plan it says will help North Carolina develop, implement an energy strategy while creating 'green' jobs.