From solar to landfill methane gas, Santee Cooper has explored many types of alternative energy. Most recently, they’ve focused on wind power. 

“Help my House” is a program by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina designed to teach homeowners ways to become more energy efficient.

Charleston and Dorchester County School Districts receive stimulus money for energy efficiency improvements. The state’s 85 school districts are sharing $20.3 million for energy efficiency. 

“Help my House” is a program by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina designed to teach homeowners ways to become more energy efficient.

The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina have a new campaign to lower energy use and power bills called “Help My House”. Seven people were selected statewide for up to $10,000 worth of energy makeovers in their home.

The Hunley Waters Community, along Noisette Creek, in North Charleston has taken the site of an abandoned trailer park and turned it into a one of a kind green community.
Hunley Waters is South Carolina’s first Gold Certified EarthCraft Community.

Over 2 million people travel through the airport annually. The Charleston County Aviation Authority introduced a new recycling program that will greatly reduce the amount of trash sent to the landfill.

They call the project “Let There Be Light” and the effort will save thousands of dollars for public housing agencies in one South Carolina city.

Employees at Daniel Island’s Blackbaud are learning how they can make a difference in and around the office space.

The port is responsible for nearly 5% of all total air emissions in the Charleston area, but is working diligently to lower those numbers.

“Green” mattresses are providing enviromentally friendly options to rest your head on.

Ten-year-old Katie Stagliano was recently featured on NBC Nightly New’s “Making a Difference” segment. Katie’s dream began with a 40 pound cabbage in her backyard.

Over 8,000 pounds of recyclables were collected from last year’s 10K run.

Residents in Goose Creek are bringing so much trash to be recycled to the recycling dumpster that it is overflowing with trash.  Some residents say it’s time for something to be done to fix the problem.

The first Lowcountry Lawn Mower Exchange Event will be held Saturday, March 28 from 10am-1pm at the Citadel Mall.