Hurricane Irene Raleigh NC power outages, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Raleigh, NC, which was about 200 miles away from the eye of Hurricane Irene, experienced minimal impact. From the Miami Herald August 28, 2011. “Triangle dodges full brunt of Irene” “The westernmost bands of Hurricane Irene whipped through the Triangle on Saturday, knocking out power to [...]
NC wind generator, This old house built in 1910 Not only are large utilities like Duke Energy using wind generators to generate electricity, smaller projects by small companies and individuals are being implemented. Here is one from NC. “This old house built in 1910, 2000 watt wind generator” The 2000 watt wind generator is in [...]
Duke Energy Commercial Wind Power Business Secures Financing From Duke Energy May 24, 2010. “CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is leveraging its interests in five of its commercial wind farms to finance continued investments in renewable power. Duke Energy Generation Services (DEGS), a Duke Energy Commercial Businesses unit that owns and develops renewable power assets, [...]
“Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday that it will start signing up customers in April who want to buy its new Leaf electric car, with shipments starting by the end of the year. Nissan has shown the five-passenger sedan, which can go 100 miles on a single charge, at cities around the country over the last [...]
