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Media Center > Image Downloads NC GreenPower Photos Click on any thumbnail below to view the full-sized picture. To view video, click on the view video links to the right of selected images. Video clips may take a few moments to load. Video clips require RealPlayer.
The Haw River is the water source for producing electricity at the Saxapahaw Dam and Plant.
The Haw River is the water source for producing electricity at the Saxapahaw Dam and Plant.
Rep. Cary Allred (R-Alamance Co.) presents Bill Lee, owner and operator of the Saxapahaw Dam and Plant, with an award for being a hydroelectric supplier in the NC GreenPower program.
Sen. Hugh Webster (R-Alamance Co.) speaks about the importance of securing cleaner energy sources for North Carolina.
A ribbon-cutting was performed by Rep. Cary Allred as part of the announcement. Pictured left to right: Bill Lee, Saxapahaw Dam and Plant; Rep. Cary Allred (R-Alamance Co.); Sen. Hugh Webster (R-Alamance Co.); John Langston, Duke Energy; Bob Goodson, NC GreenPower; Bob Koger, NC GreenPower; and Larry Shirley, State Energy Office – N.C. Department of Administration.
T.S. Designs, a full-service apparel, domestic manufacturing and screen printing company located in Burlington, was recognized for their corporate environmental leadership and support of NC GreenPower.
John Langston of Duke Energy speaks about his company’s involvement in the development and ongoing support of NC GreenPower. The Saxapahaw Dam and Plant is interconnected with Duke Energy to provide electricity to homes and businesses throughout North Carolina.
John Langston of Duke Energy speaks about his company’s involvement in the development and ongoing support of NC GreenPower. The Saxapahaw Dam and Plant is interconnected with Duke Energy to provide electricity to homes and businesses throughout North Carolina.
Rep. Cary Allred (R- Alamance Co.) speaks about national issues and North Carolina’s initiative in the NC GreenPower program to protect the state’s energy, economic and environmental future.
NC GreenPower Chairman Bob Goodson speaks about environmental, electric utility, consumer advocacy and other stakeholders’ involvement to build the NC GreenPower program, which provides cleaner energy options such as hydroelectric for the state’s power supply.
One of the plant’s operators turns on the dam’s turbines to begin generating electricity during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Two turbines are used to generate electricity. The Saxapahaw Dam and Plant is interconnected with Duke Energy to provide electricity to homes and businesses throughout North Carolina.
A small power station houses the turbines that generate hydroelectric for the state’s power supply.
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