Mount Pleasant is encouraging green energy use through several proactive initiatives focused on renewable energy, sustainable development, and community engagement. Key highlights include:
- Installation of Large Solar Power Systems: A notable example is Hubner Manufacturing Corporation in Mount Pleasant, which installed a large 918-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system consisting of 2,700 solar panels. This system is the largest roof-mounted solar system in the town and produces enough electricity to power over 100 homes annually, showcasing corporate leadership in clean energy adoption.
- Community Solar Programs: Dominion Energy South Carolina has developed community solar programs that allow residents, churches, schools, and municipalities to subscribe and benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. This expands access to solar energy and supports the state’s goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2050.
- Environmental Guidelines for Land Development: The Town of Mount Pleasant has implemented an Environmental Guidelines program promoting low-impact design, green infrastructure, and sustainable building practices for new developments. This approach aims to protect natural resources while incentivizing energy efficiency and sustainability in construction.
- GREEN Commission: Established in 2023, the Mount Pleasant GREEN (Green Space, Environment, Ecology, and Natural Resources) Commission focuses on conservation, flood resilience, natural resource protection, and green space enhancement to improve overall environmental health and sustainability in the community.
- Incentives and Partnerships: The town encourages collaboration between public and private sectors for sustainable projects through incentives and partnerships, aiming to balance economic considerations with environmental goals.
Overall, Mount Pleasant’s approach to encouraging green energy use involves a mix of major renewable energy projects, community-wide programs, sustainable development guidelines, and dedicated environmental commissions that together foster a culture of environmental responsibility and renewable energy adoption.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.charlestoncountydevelopment.org/blog/2017/03/31/uncategorized/hubner-manufacturing-harnesses-the-sun-to-generate-clean-renewable-energy/)
[2](https://mountpleasantmagazine.com/2021/house-and-home/future-of-solar-energy-in-south-carolina/)
[3](https://www.tompsc.com/1553/Environmental-Guidelines-for-Land-Develo)
[4](https://www.tompsc.com/1492/GREEN-Commission)
[5](https://southcarolina.grantwatch.com/cat/58/energy-grants.html)
