Record #:

30815

Author(s):

Abstract:

French Broad EMC, an electric cooperative serving four western North Carolina counties and two in Tennessee, is a partner in the first rural wind power education program east of the Mississippi River. The project will install small wind turbines at three schools in Madison County and develop an alternative-energy curriculum for public schools as part of an effort to introduce wind power to rural communities.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 41 Issue 1, Jan 2009, p9

Subject(s):

Wind power; Alternative energy sources; Education--Curricula

Record #:

30816

Author(s):

Abstract:

Solar water heating systems can help homeowners to reduce energy costs and to add value to their homes. Both the state of North Carolina and the federal government offer tax credits to homeowners and businesses as an extra incentive to install certified solar water heating systems. This article provides a guide and resources to installing and maintaining solar water heating.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 41 Issue 1, Jan 2009, p10-11, il

Subject(s):

Solar power; Heating--Equipment and supplies; Tax credits

Record #:

30818

Author(s):

Burgess, Carla

Abstract:

This article discusses the culture of North Carolina estate auctions. Also provided, are the perspectives of bidders and auctioneers from Hoy Auction Company in Wake Forest, and Raleigh Auction and Estate Sales.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 41 Issue 1, Jan 2009, p12-13, il, por

Subject(s):

Auctions; Auctioneers