New Report Boosts Development Options for Most Promising Biofuels
Turbocharged engines pack more horsepower in a smaller, more efficient package than traditional combustion engines.
Spartanburg, SC and Upstate News
Local news for Spartanburg, South Carolina and the surrounding Upstate communities.
Clemson Physicists Lead Rocket Missions to Further Explore the Wonders of Earth’s Atmosphere
Clemson University physicists will conduct a pair of three-year rocket missions funded by NASA Heliophysics designed to deepen our understanding of the visible and invisible mechanisms that modulate energy into Earth’s atmosphere.
S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Awards $10.8 Million in Grants to Improve Water Infrastructure
The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 24 projects, totaling more than $10.8 million.
Solar Panel Placement Research Reveals Most Productive Locations
The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an NSF-supported Oregon State University study.
SCDNR Advises Anglers to Kill Invasive Snakehead When Caught
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials are warning anglers that if the invasive Northern snakehead fish is caught in the Palmetto State, anglers should kill it immediately and by all means not release it back into the water.
ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications
There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.
Great Produce at Spartanburg Farmers Markets
Looking for a great Spartanburg farmers market? Well you’re in luck, because farmers markets are booming in the Upstate!
Garbage In, Power Out: South Carolina BMW Plant Demonstrates Landfill Gas to Hydrogen Fuel
The South Carolina BMW manufacturing plant has demonstrated that fuel cells can be powered by fuel from a unique source: Garbage.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Breathe Better (B2) for Businesses
As the population and the number of businesses grow, so does the volume of vehicles on the road in a single day. This can be challenging for keeping the air in South Carolina clean and safe.
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Solar Energy
The solar industry is changing rapidly as it experiences unprecedented growth. Here are six facts that may surprise you about this increasingly popular source of power.
