Solar producer to invest $85 million in Allendale County

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JAN. 27, 2016 | A leading renewable energy independent power producer focused on development, engineering, procurement, construction and operations of utility scale and commercial solar installations is on track to invest more than $85 million to establish solar power operations in Allendale County.

15.1023.solar_1500Established in 2009 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) has matured into one of the largest solar developers in North America and is currently ranked No. 6 in Solar Power World’s list of the nation’s top solar developers. Read more →

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1/20: Promise Zone opportunities

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New resources, webinars, funding information for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

PromiseZone_logo_80wUSDA DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Grant applications sought to help repair rural housing

Deadline: Extended to March 15, 2016

USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low- and very-low-income rural residents, and has extended the deadline to March 15, 2016. The grants are being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Housing Preservation Grant Program.

This program are intended to help rural homeowners and rental housing owners repair and improve their properties. Funds may be used to resolve health or safety issues, make accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, or make energy efficiency improvements to reduce utility costs. Read more →

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Press and Standard: Promise Zone already helping

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From a Jan. 17, 2016, editorial in The (Walterboro, S.C.) Press and Standard:

16.01.press_and_standard“Congratulations to the City of Walterboro and its residents on receiving over $2 million in Promise Zone funding to upgrade the city’s sewer treatment facilities.

“The grant, which doesn’t have to be paid back, will pay for nearly all of the $3.4 million upgrade. The city also received an additional $500,000 grant from the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority, further dropping the price tag. Plus the improvements could generate as many as 129 jobs in the community.

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1/15: Promise Zone funding opportunities, resources, events

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An update for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

PromiseZone_logo_80wDISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE:
Grant process open

Deadline: Applications due by March 14, 2016

USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for grant funding in its Distance Learning and Telemedicine program to help rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other and the world to overcome the effects of remoteness and low population density. “For example, this program can link teachers and medical service providers in one area to students and patients in another,” according to USDA RD. Read more →

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