by GGP Admin | May 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
RALEIGH, N.C., May 31, 2011 GrowGreen Power, Inc. (www.growgreenpower.com) today announced, following an intensive nationwide evaluation, it has narrowed the scope of possible locations for its first project to the Piedmont area of North Carolina. “North Carolina is an ideal spot for us,” said Bradley Nixon, Principal and CEO of GrowGreen Power. “GrowGreen Power Inc. is committed to integrating state-of-the-art growing and renewable energy systems that deliver both fresh produce and sustainable power to local communities. North Carolina has a rich agricultural heritage, quality workforce and access to regional produce distribution and energy markets. Those factors combined with the support we’ve received from state leaders and its communities make North Carolina an excellent location for us to launch our first project in the United States.” The GrowGreen North Carolina project will bring more than 300 permanent jobs to an area struggling with unemployment rates. “Growing the green economy is a priority for this administration,” North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco said. “We welcome the 300 jobs GrowGreen Power will bring to North Carolina through this innovative project. These jobs will continue to bring green to the mainstream in economic development.” North Carolina House Speaker, Thom Tillis agreed, adding the project advances the Piedmont area’s continuing progress with energy development. “I am encouraged that GrowGreen Power is considering North Carolina for a project that would bring over 300 jobs to the Piedmont,” said Tillis. “I am further encouraged that this $250 million investment would occur in an area of our state that is rapidly becoming an energy hub of the Southeast. The Piedmont region has the perfect combination of...
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