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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A state Senate Judiciary Subcommittee listened to testimoney Wednesday on a bill that would make solar panels more affordable.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Boeing and SCE&G have teamed up to cover the roof of the Boeing 787 assembly plant in North Charleston with solar panels.  The green energy producers will cover a 10 acre area.  SCE&G officials say the panels will allow the plant to operate completely on renewable energy.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  The city of Columbia is celebrating the environment and green energy at a downtown festival.

Monday, February 28, 2011  More people are finding ways to go green these days. Donald Monson is one of them.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  Uncle Sam is digging to deep into his wallet to help consumers purchase energy-efficient products.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Columbia Museum of Art is installing solar panels on its roof after receiving an energy grant.  The panels are projected to go up near the end of the year.