The Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce is holding an Environmental & Energy Conference this Friday and Saturday in Georgetown. The event will feature workshops, panel discussions and interactive booths/vendors. “Our natural environment and the sustenance it provides are vital parts of the Gullah Geechee culture,” states Marilyn Hemingway, CEO/President of…
Renewable energy production surpasses coal in US for first time
The Hill June 27, 2019 By Rebecca Beitsch Renewable energy production surpassed coal-fired generation for the first time in the U.S., according to the latest figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Sources like wind and solar energy provided 23 percent of America’s electricity in April, compared to 20…
A Mayor to learn from
Every mayor in this country can learn from my friend Mayor Ed Malloy of Fairfield, Iowa. Not only did he have a vision for reducing the energy consumption of his whole city, he is making it happen. Read the story below. I expect that other mayors will soon have the…
Senator Lindsey Graham–taxes and energy
I met with two of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham’s staffers yesterday to talk about taxes and revenue issues. Some of the conversation was about the Senator’s recent remarks that increased revenue needed to be on the table in negotiations with Senator Democrats regarding the budget and debt. Senator Graham’s…
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Resources and Links
For members of the public, homeowners, green congregations, earth stewardship groups, environmentalists, businesses, and local governments wanting to reduce pollution and waste, save energy, and save money there are a number of free resources available on the Internet. The following list can provide a good starting place for solving energy…
Solar and Recycling
The second week of the SC General Assembly starts today so it’s time for a few more issues from the South Carolina Small Business Chamber’s (SCSBCC) legislative agenda. SCSBCC has a long history of supporting renewable energy and conservation. It’s safe to say that environmental groups have no bigger ally…