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State Budget and Control Board Winter 2009 Energy offi ce receives $500,000 wind energy grant The South Carolina Energy Offi ce to understand how coastal clean tidal energy potential in several key (SCEO) was awarded nearly $500,000 energy can be effectively transmitted areas along the South Carolina coast in funding in October from the U.S. to users, obtain data for a pilot offshore as early as January 2009. Resource Department of Energy (DOE) to wind project in state waters and form data collection is expected to be study coastal clean energy potential the South Carolina Coastal Clean completed by December 2009. The in South Carolina over the transmission study next several years. will be completed in The SCEO will work December 2010 and alongside Santee Cooper, the regulatory study Clemson University, in October 2011. Coastal Carolina University, These studies Savannah River National will contribute vital Lab, EcoEnergy LLC, and information that will North Carolina State impact the state’s University to overcome fi rst offshore wind existing barriers for coastal energy pilot project. clean energy development If the pilot project is for wind, wave and tidal successful, the state energy projects. could produce more “We’re tremendously than 3,000 MW of excited about this offshore opportunity to study and The grant will be used to study the feasibility of placing wind turbines up to 10 miles off the that would represent South Carolina coast. plan ahead for a potentially over 10 percent of signifi cant resource Energy Task Force to recommend a the anticipated electrical needs of for the state,” said SCEO Director regulatory environment conducive to South Carolina by 2030. Coastal clean John Clark. “We’re honored to work coastal clean energy development. energy is potentially South Carolina’s with these outstanding stakeholders Coastal Carolina and NCSU expect largest and most sustainable resource, to support efforts already underway.” to collect data using an observation and this grant represents one step The three-year grant will be used network that will measure wave and towards a green energy future.

In this issue...

• State looking to - Page 3 • Residential tax credits to take effect in January - Page 3 • bus and fueling station on the way - Page 5 • Gov. Sanford signs Pickens pledge - Page 9 Solar installations around the state were the focus of a solar tour held in October. See PAGE 7 for more.

Winter 2009 Page 1 New facility Old was to be fi rst source remarkably far-sighted of commercial renewable energy John F. Clark Director, South Carolina Energy Offi ce Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s state-owned public Volatile energy prices, (f) ensure that energy vulnerability to power agency, has agreed concerns, global warming and other envi- international events is minimized; to purchase 50 megawatts ronmental considerations, and the drain on (g) ensure that energy-related decisions of energy from wood waste our economy resulting from huge expendi- promote the economic and environmental biomass beginning in 2011 tures for external energy purchases have well-being of the State and maximize the from Rollcast Energy, Inc., all combined to cause many observers to ability of South Carolina to attract retirees, which is partnering with the advocate a fresh look at state energy policy tourists, and industrial and service-related South Carolina Department of and where South Carolina needs to go in jobs; Commerce, Newberry County the future. A fresh look is an excellent idea, (h) ensure that short-term energy deci- and the Central South Carolina but we are fortunate to have a sound foun- sions do not confl ict with long-range energy dation upon which to build. needs; Alliance to build a new biomass In 1991, when energy was far from the (i) ensure that internal governmental facility in Newberry County. front-burner issue that it is today, a far-sight- energy use patterns are consistent with the The $170 million investment ed legislator from Beaufort, Representative State’s long-range interests; will be the fi rst biomass facility Harriet Keyserling, decided that the state (j) ensure that state government is or- in South Carolina generating needed a long-range vision of where we ganized appropriately to handle energy mat- commercial renewable power need to go, and she decided to do some- ters in the best public interest; and is expected to generate 27 thing to achieve that vision. As Chair of the (k) ensure that governmental energy- new permanent jobs, with up to Joint Legislative Committee on Energy, she related tax, expenditure, and regulatory 200 additional jobs that could be appointed a high-powered, bi-partisan South policies are appropriate, and, wherever pos- created as a result of contractor Carolina Energy Policy Panel to examine sible, maximize the long-range benefi ts of services and construction. needs and make recommendations. Chaired competition. Biomass is the oldest by Bill Verity, a Palmetto State resident who Specifi c results of the 1992 legislation form of renewable energy and had served as Secretary of Commerce included the fi rst statewide residential en- under President Reagan, the panel and its ergy building code; creation of a profes- provides a cost-competitive working committees met 65 times over a sional, non-political state energy offi ce; alternative to fossil fuel-fi red fi ve-month period and issued a report that mandatory energy use and cost reporting plants. Other benefi ts include has stood the test of time surprisingly well. by state agencies, colleges and universities reduced emissions, retention Most recommendations were enacted into and public school districts; used oil recy- of fuel expenditures within the law through the South Carolina Energy cling; tax incentives for energy effi cient state (South Carolina produces Conservation and Effi ciency Act of 1992. manufactured housing; integrated resource no fossil fuels), increased energy Consider, if you will, the vision of the planning by power generating utilities; de- security and reduced waste, State Energy Policy enacted in 1992: mand-side management reporting by elec- as biomass currently buried (a) ensure access to energy supplies at tricity distribution utilities; energy effi ciency in landfi lls can be recycled to the lowest practical environmental and eco- performance contracting by public entities; generate electricity. nomic cost; and much more. Since then, new statutes The 50 megawatts of biomass (b) ensure long-term access to ade- consistent with the State Energy Policy have energy, generated from area quate, reliable energy supplies; widened and improved the initial legislative (c) ensure that demand-side options results. logging residues and urban wood are pursued wherever economically and en- Now that we are 16 years down the debris, will be enough to power vironmentally practical; road, a holistic update of the State Energy 25,000 homes. Construction is (d) encourage the development and use Policy and related legislation is certainly due, scheduled to begin in June 2009, of indigenous, renewable energy resources; but I am pleased at how well the broad poli- and the plant is scheduled for (e) ensure that basic energy needs of all cies developed through the wisdom, leader- energy production by 2011. citizens, including low income citizens, are ship and vision of Keyserling and Verity have met; stood the test of time.

The Energy Connection Page 2 Residential tax credits on the way thanks to South Carolina new federal legislation considers natural gas When Congress passed the “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008” exploration in October, the bill didn’t just provide relief to the troubled fi nancial markets; it also extended tax credits for energy effi cient home improvements including A State-commissioned group windows, doors, roofs, insulation, HVAC and non-solar water heaters. Tax credits instructed to study natural gas for these residential products, which had expired at the end of 2007, will now be exploration off the coast of South available for improvements made during 2009. Improvements made during 2008 Carolina continues to make steady are not eligible for a tax credit. progress. South Carolina Energy Offi ce Program Manager Ralph Jenkins said that the tax The lease of federally-owned credits will be benefi cial in several ways. offshore land was made more feasible “Given that one quarter of our nation’s energy is expended in the residential at the end of September, making sector, the extension of these credits should have an impact on energy independence the deliberations of the group more as well as reducing operational costs for the life of the home,” he noted. important than ever. Accordingly, The tax credit breakdown is as follows: representatives of the U.S. Department • Effi cient windows and doors – 10 percent of cost, subject to of Interior Minerals Management Service either a $200 or $500 maximum depending on the level of energy (MMS), the leasing authority for offshore effi ciency mineral resources, explained to the • Effi cient roofi ng – 10 percent of cost, up to $500 committee the many layers of planning • Insulation – 10 percent of cost, up to $500 and assessment required before a lease • Heating and cooling systems – $50-$300 can be granted. MMS representatives • Water heaters – $300 also reported that there may be as The maximum credit allowed is $500 (for all improvements combined) ,and all many as 14 million barrels of oil and tax credits are available for home improvements “placed in service” from January 3.86 trillion cubic feet of natural gas off 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. the South Carolina coast. Furthermore, For further details on these tax credits and eligibility requirements for energy- they reminded committee members that effi ciency home improvements, please visit the ENERGY STAR® Web site at www. federal legislation does not specifi cally energystar.gov and click on the tax credits button near the bottom of the page. permit revenue sharing with states in the In order to claim the credit, you must fi ll out and attach IRS Form 5695 to South Atlantic, although such authority your federal income tax fi ling. Just visit www.irs.gov and use the search function has been granted elsewhere. to fi nd form 5695. In 2007, a Joint Resolution of the General Assembly created the 20- Senate reaches out on energy, water member committee, which includes legislators, representatives of utilities, The Senate Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources environmental organizations, tourism Natural Resources Committee, (DNR), respectively. Citizens then interests and scientists. It was chaired by Senator Danny Verdin, held were given an opportunity to voice charged to “consider comprehensive three public hearings on energy and their concerns or interests about each implications relating to energy, economic water in September. The hearings, held of the topics. Altogether, around 300 development, tourism, commercial and in Florence, Bluffton and Clemson, people participated in the meetings. recreational fi shing, the environment, were intended to let senators hear “We received excellent feedback agriculture, manufacturing, public safety, from those who may not have been regarding vital resource issues from national security, employment, and able to travel to Columbia and the people who are actually fl ipping possible impacts on state and local participate in the legislative process. the light switches and turning the economies and…seek expertise in The hearings allowed committee faucets ” said Gene Hogan, research order to consider these comprehensive members to gather feedback as they director for the Senate Agriculture effects.” plan the next legislative session, which and Natural Resources Committee. The South Carolina Energy Offi ce will undoubtedly include bills focused The Florence meeting drew more was asked at the fi rst meeting to present on both water and energy. comments about the proposed Santee an overview of the state’s energy Each hearing began with an Cooper plant, while comments at outlook to the committee, which was overview of energy and water issues Clemson focused more on the water charged at the time of its inception to presented by the South Carolina Energy quality in nearby lakes. seek input from a variety of sources, Offi ce and by the South Carolina including state agencies. Winter 2009 Page 3 Governor Sanford accepts climate report on policies to reduce greenhouse gases

Governor recently Implementation of the policy accepted the report of his Climate, Energy recommendations in the plan would CECAC recommendations and Commerce Advisory Committee signifi cantly reduce South Carolina’s Following the 51 CECAC recommendations could (CECAC), a group tasked with reviewing emissions of greenhouse gases (the lower emissions to below 1990 levels. Highlights possible impacts in South emissions that contribute to climate include: Carolina and formulating strategies to change) primarily through energy address those changes going forward. effi ciency measures, but also through • Carbon footprint: A voluntary reduction in Governor Sanford formed the development of renewable energy and state carbon emissions to fi ve percent below the 1990 level by 2020. group in 2007 as a proactive step toward public education. As an added bonus, • : A Renewable Energy Portfolio addressing climate and energy policy in many of the CECAC’s recommendations Standard of at least 10 percent of power supply South Carolina. The governor has said are estimated to yield signifi cant energy from renewable resources and energy effi ciency, he believes looking for ways to lead, and cost-saving opportunities for including the encouragement of electric utilities to increase use of nuclear energy. rather than waiting for federal mandates, South Carolinians, as well as economic • Transportation: Increased use of will benefi t the state, and that leading on development benefi ts. and other alternative energy sources, along with this issue is important because the cost “This is an important step forward expanded bike and pedestrian opportunities, and of inaction could be felt in a variety of for South Carolina in planning for the more mass transit and carpooling options. ways, ranging from insurance costs to changing energy future of the state, the • Agriculture, forestry and waste management: Expanded use of biomass for ocean level rise on the coast of South nation and the globe,” said Ben Hagood, energy, along with sequestration of carbon in Carolina. who chaired CECAC. “The best part is forests and farmlands. “Some of these recommendations that our group, which included a diverse • Residential, commercial and industrial: will make a whole lot of sense for South group of stakeholders, reached almost Increase in energy effi ciency incentives and programs, improvement in building codes and Carolina and others won’t. But we unanimous consensus on this plan. The appliance effi ciency, and requirement that state believe this report is an excellent place Plan includes energy effi ciency, renewable and local governmental lead by example and to begin the conversation and debate energy, land conservation, waste energy incorporate energy effi ciency into long-range - and it is our sincere hope that many recovery and other actions that can community planning. of these fi ndings will be implemented in reduce South Carolina’s contribution • Substantial public education and outreach. South Carolina,” Gov. Sanford said. He to climate change as well as provide added that he appreciated the range economic opportunities and greater The full 653-page report is available at of recommendations that made “every energy security for South Carolinians.” www.scclimatechange.us person part of the solution.”

Charleston stadium undergoes major changes in the name of energy effi ciency Grass isn’t the only thing that’s green inside Charleston’s electric lawnmower, which we think is a big benefi t.” Blackbaud Stadium. The team’s goals and reasons for undertaking this Eighteen months ago, offi cials representing the initiative are explained via a statement on its Web site: “The Charleston Battery, one of 11 professional men’s soccer Charleston Battery is committed to reducing its carbon teams that currently play in the United Soccer Leagues footprint and minimizing its impact on the environment (USL) First Division, decided that it was time to start getting by becoming more energy effi cient; by conserving natural serious about going green. So they turned to Charleston- resources; and by reducing pollution. The Charleston Battery based non-profi t Sustainability Institute for an energy audit. is also committed to creating public awareness of the Now, a year-and-a-half later, the changes are startling. problems of climate change and to use Blackbaud Stadium Gone are the old appliances and energy-draining ice as a case study for energy effi cient and sustainable design.” machines. In is a renewed focus on energy effi ciency: water “At every game, we put up our message across the PA heaters are turned off after games and light bulbs have been system. We’re telling people, ‘This is what we’re doing. It’s replaced with more effi cient models. On a grander scale, not impossible,’” said Bell. the team has installed an 11 kWh solar array as well as a The team president said the plan is to do more, if geothermal heat pump. possible. Stadiums are notorious for their high energy use, And the team didn’t stop there. something Bell doesn’t deny. “It’s shocking how much energy “We’ve eliminated bottled water from the stadium we use despite all of the changes we’ve made. We’re always completely. We now give away fi ltered tap water instead,” looking to improve,” he said. said team President Andrew Bell. “We also switched to At the very least, they’re off to a good start. 100% organics for our fertilizers and mow our grass with an

The Energy Connection Page 4 Hydrogen and development in South Carolina: A look back at 2008 and a glance at 2009 By Mark Sieckman South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance Hydrogen and fuel cell development in South Carolina September, the SCHFCA received a $188,000 grant from saw big gains during the past year. From the unveiling of the the U.S. Department of Energy for hydrogen education state’s fi rst registered in February to the initiatives. The South Carolina Research Authority was arrival of the Hydrogen Road Tour in August, the Palmetto selected in October to implement the U.S. Department of State’s emerging hydrogen industry continues to show no Energy’s H-Prize, which competitively awards cash prizes signs of slowing down. to advance the research, development, demonstration and It’s been more than two years since the birth of the commercial applications of hydrogen technology. South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance (SCHFCA), In addition to the national attention our state is a non-profi t group dedicated to the promotion of hydrogen receiving, we have also made signifi cant strides when it and fuel cell technologies. It’s also been more than two years comes to industry involvement, attributed in part to the since the National Hydrogen Association (NHA) announced effectiveness of the USC Columbia Fuel Cell Challenge. plans to hold its 20th Annual Conference in Columbia next In February, Millennium Cell/Gecko Energy Technologies March, a sure sign that South Carolina is quickly becoming announced plans to open a branch in Columbia to test a major player when it comes to renewable energy manufacturing capabilities for fuel cell devices. In the spring, development. both Trulite and Boroscience received funding from the Fuel Since the announcement, state and local organizations Cell Challenge to begin work on manufacturing for portable have come together to ensure South Carolina makes a big power generation and fuel cell components. splash at the meeting, our nation’s largest annual gathering With the 2009 National Hydrogen Association of the hydrogen industry. Columbia’s fi rst hydrogen fueling conference right around the corner, our state’s government, station will be operational by February 2009 and will fuel business community and citizens will have the opportunity a hydrogen hybrid bus provided by the Federal Transit to see fi rsthand all the technologies that are reshaping the Administration’s National Fuel Cell Bus Program. Another way we view energy and perhaps make next year a period fueling facility will open in Aiken. of even greater achievements. Federal awards have made 2008 a landmark year. In

LEFT and BELOW: Visitors fl ocked to the Hydrogen Road Tour at the Bridgestone Firestone plant in Aiken. Those who signed up were given a chance to drive one of the hydrogen-powered vehicles on a short circuit.

For more information...

South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance www.schydrogen.org National Hydrogen Association www.hydrogenassociation.org Hydrogen Hybrid Bus www.hydrogenhybridbus.com

Winter 2009 Page 5 The South Carolina Energy Offi ce spreads the word

Catherine Vanden Houten speaks to children about the benefi ts of compact fl uorescent lights at Bible Way Church in Columbia in September. SCEO was asked to join the church’s kick-off of their Genesis Project, an initiative designed to assist the church and its members to reduce their environmental footprint. Every family in the congregation received a notebook of information about lifestyle changes to help conserve water, energy and resources.

Daniel Owen speaks to Columbia residents at the city’s second annual Green is Good for Business conference in September. The event was focused on drawing attention to the city’s efforts to combat global warming. The South Carolina Energy Offi ce has been and will continue to be a partner in these efforts.

Elwood Hamilton speaks to a group of builders, realtors and Ralph Jenkins and Catherine Vanden Houten discuss the new energy homeowners at a conference in Spartanburg, S.C. that focused effi ciency legislation at ASCEM’s fall conference. The legislation requires on green building practices. that public facilities cut their energy usage by 20 percent by 2020.

The Energy Connection Page 6 South Carolina hosts fi rst solar tour and workshops In October, the South Carolina Energy Offi ce (SCEO) and the South Carolina Solar Council (SCSC) teamed up to coordinate the fi rst state-wide solar tour and workshop series to educate homeowners and businesses about the benefi ts and application of solar energy in South Carolina in response to growing public interest. Nearly 100 people attended the workshops, and approximately 150 people attended the solar tour. Separate events were held in Charleston, Greenville and Columbia. The events were also featured in publications such as The State newspaper and the Free Times in Columbia. Viji and Bala Sashikant of Columbia installed a solar water The SCSC was created in 2004 as a state chapter of the American heating system on their home using a 4 x 8 solar thermal Solar Energy Society (ASES), an advocacy and education non-profi t collector roof-mounted panel. A digital controller monitors and displays the real-time operating temperature. organization. The SCEO has provided staff support and services to the organization, and energy offi ce employees have chaired the SCSC since 2006.

Solar tour stops:

Argand Energy Solutions - Columbia Residence of Viji and Bala Sashikant - Columbia Residence of Brett Parks - Lexington Residence of K.C. Stiglbauer - Columbia Blackbaud Stadium - Charleston Residence of Libby Smith and Charlie Sneed - Charleston Auto Sound Specialists - North Charleston Brett Parks of Lexington has a heliopak dual solar water Residence of Matthew Drake - Givhans heater and pool heating system. The setup can get over Cliff’s Cottage - Greenville 140,000 BTUs per day when it’s operating at peak.

Joe James wins $100,000 prize for work with biomass energy

Joseph J. James, a South Carolina businessman and Last spring, he created a new initiative called “The one of the founders of the South Carolina Biomass Greening of Black America - A Rural Development Council, has been named one of 15 nationwide winners Opportunity.” The Greening of Black America initiative of the 2008 Purpose Prize®. Funded by the John works to create new jobs, revitalize rural communities, Templeton Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies, help black farmers retain their land and improve The Purpose Prize is part of the Encore Careers nutrition and health in inner-city neighborhoods. campaign (www.encore.org), which aims to engage The Purpose Prize challenges prevailing perceptions millions of people in encore careers. James was one of by investing in accomplished social innovators over six $100,000 winners. the age of 60. Each year, up to six people who have James is working to ensure that black farmers and demonstrated uncommon vision, determination and rural communities in the South are included in the new entrepreneurialism in addressing community, national “green” economy. In 2004, he launched the Corporation and international problems win $100,000 each. for Economic Opportunity (CEO) to help improve South Carolina Energy Office Director John Clark the economic conditions of economically and socially said, “We have been working with Joe for several disadvantaged communities and individuals. James years, and I am extremely impressed with his vision became concerned that the nation’s black community and his ability to bring together diverse parties for the would be left behind, unless an effort is made to inform common good.” and involve it in the nation’s growing “green” economy.

Winter 2009 Page 7 Association of South Carolina Energy Managers fall conference sees big turnout

(Left to right) Rich Penner, Teresa Newman and Heather Sewell talk about performance contracting at the 2008 ASCEM fall conference.

Over a hundred energy professionals from across the Jack Thompson was named Energy Manager of the Year; state attended the 2008 Association of South Carolina Energy Mr. Thompson is energy manager for the Beaufort County Managers (ASCEM) Fall Conference, held on November 20 School District. He was responsible for the overhaul of at the Saluda Shoals Park River Center in Columbia, S.C. the district’s computerized energy management program. The theme for the conference was “New Energy He oversees all HVAC maintenance and operations, and is Legislation and How to Deal With It” and featured closely involved with all new building operations to ensure presentations and panels of experts covering a wide range maximum energy effi ciency. of topics. The Energy Project of the Year was awarded to Newberry Catherine Vanden Houten and Ralph Jenkins of the South School District, which performed HVAC renovations in three Carolina Energy Offi ce gave an overview of energy-related of its schools, saving over two million kWh of electricity legislation resulting from the 2008 legislative session, which and 47,880 therms of natural gas for a combined savings of included laws pertaining to renewable energy, transportation $320,000 of taxpayer money. The renovations also prevented and alternative fuels, and energy effi ciency. They also discussed 3.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide from going into the ways in which the SCEO can further assist energy offi cials in atmosphere. understanding this new legislation in the future. About ASCEM There were also presentations and panel discussions ASCEM provides a consolidation of experience, knowl- regarding performance contracting, where perspectives edge and interest in the fi eld of energy management; serves were given from both the contracting side and the client as an instrument for the dissemination of information; and side. Many state offi cials view performance contracting as shares strategies for the funding and implementation of en- one of the things public facility managers will be looking at to ergy effi ciency projects. help fund energy effi ciency building improvements. If you have any questions about ASCEM or would like The conference was also an opportunity to look back to join, please contact ASCEM Secretary Julia Parris at on the year that was. Two awards were announced: Energy [email protected] or (803) 737-9825. Manager of the Year and Energy Project of the Year.

ASCEM Chairman Walter Hardin presents the ASCEM Chairman Walter Hardin presents the Energy Project of the Year Award to Newberry Energy Manager of the Year Award to Jack School District’s Jim Parks. Thompson. The Energy Connection Page 8 Governor Sanford signs Pickens pledge Drive smarter!

Governor Mark Sanford the Pickens Plan. Sanford’s at the How you drive and maintain your signed a pledge in late October helm of a state full of patriots vehicle affects your vehicle’s fuel to join T. Boone Pickens’ who are going to demand that effi ciency and gas costs. These simple campaign to reduce America’s the next President adopt an tips can help savings add up quickly. addiction to foreign oil. energy policy that makes use “I am a conservative’s of American resources, creates • Drive more slowly - Gas mileage conservative, and as such believe American jobs and enables us to usually decreases rapidly above 60 in not just the sustainable stop sending billions of dollars mph. Each fi ve miles per hour over use of financial assets, but in annually overseas.” 60 mph is like paying an additional 20 cents per gallon for gas. • stewardship and the sustainable - You can find the text of the Infl ate your tires - Keeping your or ‘conservative’ - use of natural Pickens Pledge and details on the tires properly infl ated improves resources. When you look at the plan at www.pickensplan.com. your gas mileage by around three numbers, the current trend lines More than 1,300,000 people percent. are completely unsustainable have joined the Pickens Army • Empty your trunk - An extra with regard to our dependence through the Web site, which 100 pounds in the trunk cuts a on foreign oil,” Gov. Sanford has registered over 11,000,000 typical vehicle’s fuel economy by up said. “We believe the Pickens hits. to two percent. Plan not only recognizes that, Unveiled on July 8, the • Buy smart - When buying a new but also recognizes that the Pickens Plan is a detailed or used vehicle, consider its gas mileage. Even better, consider a only sustainable path for our solution for ending the country’s hybrid! country is to aggressively pursue growing dependence on foreign • Avoid drive-through windows alternative energies to meet our oil. The plan calls for investing and other unneeded idling - needs now and in the future.” in power generation from Idling gets zero MPG. “Governor Sanford has a domestic renewable resources long track record of fighting hard such as wind and using our Source: The Drive Smarter Challenge for solutions to problems that abundant supplies of natural are of the greatest concern to gas as a transportation fuel, those he’s elected to serve,” said replacing more than one-third Pickens. “South Carolinians have of our imported fuel and saving come out in droves supporting more than $230 billion a year.

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Energy plan development workshops are Tuesday, January 20, 2009 being held by the South Carolina Energy Trane Offi ce Offi ce to assist state agencies, public 2011 Clements Ferry Road schools and public colleges and universities Charleston, S.C. 29492 to develop energy plans in accordance with 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Check our calendar at www.energy.sc.gov the new energy use reduction legislation for a full listing of upcoming events. (H.4766). Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Marion School District One Cost of participation in this workshop will 719 North Main Street be $50 per person. This will include lunch Marion, S.C. 29571 and workshop materials. (Please note: We 8:30 am - 4:30 pm hope to secure sponsors to underwrite the cost of the workshops. In that case, the Friday, February 20, 2009 fee will be waived.) Trane Offi ce 288 Fairforest Way For any questions, please contact Catherine Greenville, S.C. 29607 Vanden Houten at (803) 737-9852 or 8:30 am - 4:30 pm [email protected].

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