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The Clean Energy Economy



The Clean Energy Economy: South Carolina

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PRESS RELEASE: South Carolina Clean Energy Economy Jobs Grew 16 Times Faster than Overall Jobs – Pew Charitable Trusts, June 10, 2009

South Carolina has a small but fast-growing piece of America's clean energy economy. Jobs in the state's clean energy economy grew 16 times faster annually than total jobs between 1998 and 2007. Although South Carolina did not attract clean technology venture capital investments in the last three years, the state has experienced significant job growth in the category of Clean Energy. South Carolina's Renewable Energy Grants and Loans Program could spur more growth with low-interest loans for building renewable energy generation facilities, including those powered by wind, solar and biomass resources.

 

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