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  • Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts of New Wind Power in North Carolina
    (PDF 632 KB)
    The DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory publishes this fact sheet for the DOE Wind Powering America program; DOE/GO-102009-2755; 2 pp.; March, 2009.
  • Energy Efficiency in Appalachia—How Much More Is Available, At What Cost, and By When?
    (PDF 1.71 MB)
    The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance in Atlanta, Georgia, publishes this report that it developed on conjunction with the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, and the Alliance to Save Energy; 233 pp.; March, 2009.
  • Fueling North Carolina's Future: North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership
    (PDF 99 KB)
    The North Carolina Biotechnology Center publishes this report that was presented to the North Carolina Legislature and prepared by a statewide steering committee; 20 pp.; April, 2007.
  • State Energy Office Brochure
    (PDF 372 KB)
    This brochure is published by North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; December, 2006.
  • Analysis of a Renewable Portfolio Standard for the State of North Carolina
    (PDF 2.43 MB)
    This report is published by the North Carolina Utilities Commission; 154 pp.; December, 2006.
  • A Study of the Feasibility of Energy Efficiency as an Eligible Resource as Part of a Renewable Portfolio Standard for the State of North Carolina
    (PDF 640 KB)
    This report is published by the North Carolina Utilities Commission; 154 pp.; December, 2006.
  • Fort Bragg Benefits from Integrated Energy System
    (PDF 93 KB)
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability developed and published this fact sheet that is posted on the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Web site; 1 pp.; September, 2006.
  • Operational Evaluation of Emissions and Fuel Use of B20 versus Diesel Fueled Dump Trucks
    (PDF 3.59 MB)
    This report is published by the University of North Carolina; 374 pp.; October, 2005.
  • North Carolina Hydrogen Fuel Cell Roadmap and Kickoff: Event Report
    (PDF 256 KB)
    The North Carolina State Energy Office publishes this report that was prepared by Appalachian State University Energy Center; 6 pp.; September, 2005.
  • Small Wind Electric Systems: A North Carolina Consumer's Guide
    (PDF 1.44 MB)
    The DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Wind Powering America publishes this consumer guide for installing a small wind turbine in North Carolina; 27 pp.; March, 2005.
  • Caulking and Weather Stripping
    (PDF 246 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; October, 2004.
  • CFL Retrofits in Commercial Lighting
    (PDF 439 KB)
    This fact sheet is published by North Carolina State Energy Office; 3 pp.; October, 2004.
  • Exit Signs
    (PDF 213 KB)
    This fact sheet is published by North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; October, 2004.
  • Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers
    (PDF 151 KB)
    The North Carolina Energy Office publishes this fact sheet for state facilities managers as part of its "Utility Savings Initiative" to reduce the state's utility bills; 2 pp.; May, 2004.
  • Occupancy Sensors
    (PDF 186 KB)
    This fact sheet is published by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; May, 2004.
  • Task Lighting
    (PDF 167 KB)
    This fact sheet is published by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; May, 2004.
  • Vending Machines
    (PDF 215 KB)
    This fact sheet is published by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; May, 2004.
  • Public Attitudes Toward Wind Energy in Western and Eastern North Carolina: A Systematic Survey
    (PDF 177 KB)
    The Energy Center at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, publishes a series of three reports on the public's attitudes toward wind power development in the eastern and western counties of the state; 18 pp.; March, 2004.
  • Public Attitudes toward Wind Energy in Coastal North Carolina: A Systematic Survey
    (PDF 198 KB)
    This report is published by the Appalachian State University Energy Center; 27 pp.; February, 2004.
  • Public Attitudes toward Wind Energy in Western North Carolina: A Systematic Survey
    (PDF 183 KB)
    This report is published by the Appalachian State University Energy Center; 27 pp.; February, 2004.
  • Passive and Active Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
    (PDF 2.62 MB)
    The North Carolina Solar Center publishes this fact sheet for consumers that was produced by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 6 pp.; September, 2003.
  • Biomass Energy Resources for North Carolina
    (PDF 1.06 MB)
    The North Carolina Solar Center publishes this fact sheet for consumers that was produced by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 4 pp.; January, 2003.
  • Case Studies on the Effectiveness of Financial Incentives for Renewable Energy
    (PDF 2.62 MB)
    DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) publishes this report written by S. Gouchoue, V. Everette, and R. Haynes of North Carolina State University; NREL/SR-620-32819; 128 pp.; September, 2002.
  • Renewable Tax Credits for North Carolina
    (PDF 1.43 MB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at N.C. State University in Raleigh; 6 pp.; July, 2002.
  • Photovoltaics: Energy from the Sun
    (PDF 1.46 MB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 6 pp.; July, 2002.
  • Photovoltaic Applications
    (PDF 1.46 MB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at N.C. State University in Raleigh; 4 pp.; July, 2002.
  • Heating Your Swimming Pool with Solar Energy
    (PDF 760 KB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide about heating swimming pools with solar systems in North Carolina; 2 pp.; June, 2002.
  • Passive Solar Home Design Checklist
    (PDF 777 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 8 pp.; June, 2002.
  • The Photovoltaic Power System for the NCSU Solar House
    (PDF 165 KB)
    The North Carolina Solar Center publishes this fact sheet for consumers that was produced by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 4 pp.; February, 2002.
  • North Carolina State Energy Office — Ensuring a Sustainable Energy Future for North Carolina
    (PDF 175 KB)
    The North Carolina Department of Administration publishes this fact sheet about the activities of the North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; January, 2002.
  • Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies
    (PDF 1.80 MB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at N.C. State University in Raleigh; 8 pp.; December, 2001.
  • Siting of Active Solar Collectors and Photovoltaic Modules
    (PDF 879 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at N.C. State University in Raleigh; 6 pp.; December, 2001.
  • Solar Activities for Students
    (PDF 600 KB)
    The North Carolina Solar Center publishes this fact sheet for consumers that was produced by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 4 pp.; December, 2001.
  • Energy Education Resources for Students and Teachers
    (PDF 816 KB)
    The North Carolina Solar Center publishes this fact sheet for consumers that was produced by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 4 pp.; September, 2001.
  • Energy-Saving Landscaping for Your Passive Solar Home
    (PDF 1.22 MB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide for using landscaping for passive solar homes in North Carolina; 4 pp.; June, 2001.
  • Sources of Solar Home Plans
    (PDF 640 KB)
    The North Carolina Solar Center publishes this fact sheet for consumers that was produced by the North Carolina State Energy Office; 2 pp.; June, 2001.
  • State Primer on Developing North Carolina's Landfill Gas Utilization Potential
    (PDF 296 KB)
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Landfill Gas Methane Outreach Program publishes this report in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources; EPA 430-R-00-010; 25 pp.; February, 2001.
  • North Carolina Consumer's Guide to Buying a Solar Electric System
    (PDF 1.90 MB)
    This brochure is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 20 pp.; July, 2000.
  • Decorating Your Passive Solar Home: Balancing Energy and Aesthetics
    (PDF 2.64 MB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide for decorating passive solar homes in North Carolina; 6 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Space Heating with Active Solar Energy Systems
    (PDF 78 KB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide to space heating with active solar systems in North Carolina; 4 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Solar Energy: An Overview
    (PDF 181 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 6 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Solar Energy and You
    (PDF 476 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at N.C. State University in Raleigh; 4 pp.; June, 2000.
  • A Word to the Wise
    (PDF 148 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 4 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Selecting a Site for Your Passive Solar Home
    (PDF 101 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 2 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Passive Cooling for Your North Carolina Home
    (PDF 186 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 8 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Do-It-Yourself Solar Applications: For Water and Space Heating
    (PDF 713 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by North Carolina State Energy Office; 12 pp.; June, 2000.
  • Summer Shading and Exterior Insulation for North Carolina Windows
    (PDF 206 KB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide for summer shading and exterior insulation of windows in North Carolina; 8 pp.; February, 2000.
  • Passive Solar Options for North Carolina Homes
    (PDF 327 KB)
    This fact sheet for consumers is published by the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh; 4 pp.; December, 1999.
  • Troubleshooting Your Solar Water Heating System
    (PDF 75 KB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide about troubleshooting solar water systems in North Carolina; 4 pp.; November, 1999.
  • Solar Homes for North Carolina II
    (PDF 2.93 MB)
    The North Carolina Department of Commerce publishes guide for plans of passive solar homes in North Carolina; 38 pp.; June, 1999.
  • Passive Solar Retrofit for North Carolina Homes
    (PDF 332 KB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide for passive solar retrofits of homes in North Carolina; 8 pp.; May, 1999.
  • Sunspace Design Basics
    (PDF 540 KB)
    North Carolina State University publishes this guide for designing sunspaces in passive solar homes in North Carolina; 6 pp.; July, 1998.