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The workshop is offered free of cost, but registration is required. Attendees will learn how to determine project eligibility and how they can receive grant-writing assistance.
A clean energy power solution, Proton Power’s Cellulose to Hydrogen Power (CHyP) System is discussed. This is an innovation and sustainable technology designed and manufactured in Tennessee turning garbage into clean energy. A new Tennessee grant provides financial assistance to install and construct energy projects such as the CHyP Biomass to Power technology. If you have a monthly electricity bill over $7,500, produce a cellulose waste stream such as: wood, sawdust, paper, food and/or any plant material or have a boiler system (for heat or electricity) then you should attend. Examples include businesses involved in municipal solid waste – food processing, cooking facilities, campus facilities, large manufactures, hospitals, hotels and universities. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Advanced registration is required and must be received by February 15, 2012. Anyone interested can register with Marybeth McLain at mmclain@kosbe.org or call (423) 392-8825 for more information. It is the intent of KOSBE to be the go-to organization in the Tri-Cities for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their businesses, by creating and developing the right tools and resources and cultivating the right partnerships. In partnership with Tennessee Small Business Development Centers (TSBDC) at ETSU, KOSBE can more effectively serve the needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses. For a complete listing of services, tools and resources, visit kosbe.org. The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee. To schedule your free confidential counseling appointment in a private setting by TSBDC-certified counselors in person, online by phone or e-mail call Marybeth McLain at (423) 392.8825 or e-mail, mmclain@kosbe.org. For more information about the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office and your Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), visit tsbdc.org and kosbe.org or call (423) 392.8825. MORE NEWS FROM SOLAR THERMAL MAGAZINESolarWorld States Anti-Dumping Duties Against ‘Big China Solar’ a Step Toward Restoring Industry CompetitionAs expected, there has been a flood of responses to the U.S. Commerce Department’s decision yesterday to levy  tariffs on solar cells sourced from China. The U.S. Department of Commerce issued anti-dumping duties of 31.14 percent on imports of solar cells and panels from Suntech, 31.22 percent from Trina Solar, 31.18 percent from other companies that had requested but not received individual duty determinations and 249.96 percent from all other Chinese producers, including those controlled by the Chinese government. California Votes to Advance Mini-Solar Plants and Other Distributed GenerationCommercial rooftop solar arrays and other small scale generation will find it easier to connect directly to local electricity grids. The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) Board of Governors today voted to streamline the process for interconnecting distributed generation, which includes renewable projects. First Solar Looking to Benefit from Saudi Arabia’s $109 Billion PlanSolar stocks could get a boost as Saudi Arabia has announced a $109 billion plan to create a solar industry that will generate a third of the nation’s electricity within two decades. The Saudi Arabian Market would provide significant opportunities for solar panel manufacturers. North American Roofing to Install Third Largest Solar Roof in U.S.Asheville, N.C. based North American Roofing today announced it has commenced installation of the third largest solar roofing project in the United States. More than 1.7 million square feet of roofing and 730,000 square feet of solar laminate panels will be installed on the IKEA distribution center located in Perryville, Md. Three North American Roofing crews will complete the re-roofing and solar project in approximately 5 months. Storage is Missing Link in Modern CSP According to CSPToday WebinarBob Stojanovic was part of the ‘Myth busting webinar’ held in the run up to CSP Today USA (taking place in Las Vegas, June 27-28).  The following is an excerpt: RELATED SOLAR NEWSApple to Power 3 Data Centers with 100 Percent Renewable EnergyGreenpeace advocates gathered outside of Apple's Cupertino headquarters early this week dressed as iPhones and iPods, declaring their outrage about the company's lack of clean energy use. They projected social media messages from supporters on the side of the building:Solar Industry Reacts to Anti-Dumping RulingThe US has imposed higher-than-expected tariffs of around 31% on Chinese PV imports, drawing support from some US manufacturers and sharp criticism from Chinese officials and companies. In its preliminary ruling May 17, the US Commerce Department issued anti-dumping duties of 31.14% on imports of solar cells and panels from Suntech, 31.22% from Trina Solar, 31.18 percent from other companies that had requested but not received individual duty determinations and 249.96 percent from all other Chinese producers, including those controlled by the Chinese government. NREL Director Named Chair of National Science BoardDan Arvizu, director of the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has been elected Chairman of the National Science Board. The 25-member body advises the president and Congress on science and engineering issues, and is the policy-setting and budget-approving body for the National Science Foundation. With an annual budget of $6.9 billion, the foundation funds about 20% of all federally supported basic scientific research at U.S. colleges and universities. Arvizu will serve a two-year term as chairman. Are IT Data Centers Emerging as a 'Killer App' for Green Power? Part 1Last month, Greenpeace launched a series of coordinated protests at Amazon, Apple and Microsoft locations to draw attention to the companies’ use of GHG intensive fuels in powering their data centers. The protests were a follow up to their recently released report, “How Clean is Your Cloud,” which criticized the companies foSolar stocks likely to remain at record lowsWith fundamental issues in the solar industry, including oversupply and consolidation, solar stocks are likely to remain at record lows through the end of 2012 and into 2013. SOLAR ENERGY ARTICLES
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The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and Aries Energy will host a Renewable Energy Grant Workshop on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 151 E. Main Street, downtown.
