OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful attention to the…
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Duke Energy proposes new natural gas plant in Anderson County
June 9, 2025
Duke Energy announced the company’s intent to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards grants to more than 100 nonprofits across South Carolina
May 27, 2025
More than 100 South Carolina-based nonprofits will receive grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. The company this week announced…
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Duke Energy marks Earth Month in South Carolina with $375,000 in grants to fight trash, promote tree planting, sustain trail access
April 23, 2025
Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy is highlighting the importance of sustainability of our state’s natural assets with $375,000 in grants to organizations that manage and provide support to…
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Earth Day Climate Action Fair at Boyd Plaza – April 26
April 21, 2025The City of Columbia will host a Climate Action Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Boyd Plaza, located at the Columbia Museum of…
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Dominion Energy brings free energy-saving program to Batesburg-Leesville
April 10, 2025
Home weatherization program available to eligible customers More than 500 Dominion Energy customers in Batesburg-Leesville communities are eligible for free energy-saving products and services. The company recently hosted a kickoff event…
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Oconee Nuclear Station receives approval to extend operations
April 1, 2025
Supports growing energy demand, helps keep customer costs as low as possible The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina recognized for innovative, comprehensive energy efficiency program for small businesses
March 27, 2025
Dominion Energy South Carolina was honored by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) for its outstanding support of small and midsize businesses by creating a comprehensive energy efficiency program that…
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Jonathan Griffin joins Charles & Associates as service manager
March 26, 2025
Charles & Associates has added Jonathan Griffin as its new service manager. Previously a manager with Equity Builders, Griffin brings wealth of experience to this role. As a native Greenwood…
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Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support South Carolina first responders
March 20, 2025
HERO Grant Program will pay for training, equipment and new technology to aid in response to weather-related disasters Giving exceeds $2 million total through fourth year of the program South…
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Refuel becomes first business to open in Camp Hall’s Avian Commons
March 12, 2025
Camp Hall officially welcomes its first business at Avian Commons with the opening of Refuel Operating Co. LLC, bringing fuel, food and everyday essentials to the area. Founded in 2008,…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of available Energy Assistance
March 6, 2025
LIHEAP Awareness Day is March 5th Dominion Energy representatives attended an event this week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible…
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Dominion Energy announces changes for all visitors at Lake Murray Public Park
March 5, 2025
Visitors Must Reserve Pass in Advance Cash No Longer Accepted at Gate All visitors will be required to have an advance reservation for the Lake Murray Public Park when it…
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2024 EVolve Grant recipients announced
March 3, 2025
2025 Applications Open March 3 Santee Coopers EVolve Grant recipients for 2024 have been selected and include innovative projects to benefit Horry and Georgetown residents and visitors. The 2024 EVolve…
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Santee Cooper Board approves $1 billion bond sale
February 26, 2025
Proceeds will fund capital needs, yield $41 million in refinancing savings The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved the sale of approximately $1 billion in bonds to fund capital…
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month with $50,000 in grants directed to organizations by company’s South Carolina employees
February 25, 2025
Nearly 4,000 employees had the opportunity to nominate nonprofits in the state Five organizations were selected to receive $10,000 each to support their local missions To celebrate Black History Month,…
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SOS eCharging launches mobile EV charging service to address range anxiety in Upstate South Carolina
February 20, 2025
SOS eCharging announced the launch of its innovative mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging service, the first of its kind in Upstate South Carolina. By providing convenient, on-demand charging directly to…
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Duke Energy provides $200,000 in grants to help nonprofits that support senior citizens in South Carolina
February 12, 2025
Funding supports 20 organizations each with $10,000 Grants are a continuation of assistance to senior programs, with more than $300,000 distributed over the past two years Duke Energy is providing…
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ES Foundry launches new solar cell factory in Greenwood, SC
February 4, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – On Friday, Jan. 31, ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing facility.…
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Santee Cooper seeking proposals to acquire and finish V.C. Summer Nuclear Station expansion
January 22, 2025
Responding to interest nationally in new nuclear power to help meet growing electricity needs, Santee Cooper today launched a process seeking proposals to acquire and complete, or propose alternatives, for…
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Nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
January 15, 2025
Grant application window closes Feb. 24 Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The spring grant application period will close at 5…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support nearly 100 South Carolina nonprofits
December 11, 2024
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $2.4 million given across six states in the…
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Amber Guyton joins the South Carolina Power Team as Operations & Events Manager
December 10, 2024
The South Carolina Power Team announced the hiring of Amber Guyton as the Operations & Events Manager. In this role, Amber is responsible for the efficiency and performance of the…
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Santee Cooper Board of Directors approves new rates
December 10, 2024
Approved rates go into effect in April 2025 and reflect customer input received during public comment period. The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved new base rates for retail customers,…
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Santee Cooper names new General Counsel, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer
December 10, 2024
Santee Cooper has named Carmen H. Thomas as its Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel and B. Shawan Gillians as its Chief Strategy and Communications Officer. The utility’s Board of…
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Duke Energy celebrates Giving Tuesday with more than $300,000 in ‘surcee’ contributions to help fight hunger in South Carolina
December 3, 2024
More than 70 feeding programs received financial support as part of $500,000 monthlong campaign Surprise funding will help smaller agencies with senior mobile food programs, weekend backpack efforts, food pantries…
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Duke Energy follows support of Gratefull Greenville with $25,000 grant to help restaurant workers in need
November 26, 2024
Duke Energy was humbled to be the presenting sponsor of Gratefull Greenville, and overwhelmed by the community’s response to “come together to share a conversation and a meal.” More than 5,000…
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Dominion Energy offers limited-time offer of 100% payout for qualifying home energy efficiency upgrades
November 25, 2024
For a limited-time, qualifying Dominion Energy residential electric customers can receive a 100% payout—up to $3,200—for making eligible energy-saving upgrades to their homes through the Home Energy Check-up Plus program…
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BASF ECMS’ Holland named to Oconee County’s 2024 Top 20 Under 40 list
November 14, 2024
Tommy Holland, contract services supervisor at BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) in Seneca, has been recognized as one of Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Top 20 Under…
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Dominion Energy offers utility bill assistance for small businesses
November 14, 2024
With cooler temperatures around the corner, Dominion Energy South Carolina is reminding small businesses that may be struggling financially to apply for assistance with their energy bill. EnergyShare for Small…
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Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing more than $500,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina
November 11, 2024
Funds will support more than 50 feeding programs as holidays approach and communities recover from Helene Efforts begin with Yam Jam, a volunteer event in Greenville that packages 50,000 pounds…
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Santee Cooper Board of Directors to consider modified rates proposal
November 7, 2024
Today, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors received modified proposed rates from management after a months-long public input process. The Board will review the updated proposed rates and vote on…
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Monthly bills will drop for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning in November for annual adjustment to fuel costs
October 31, 2024
Home energy bills will decrease 12.7% Decrease more than offsets base rate increase that took effect in August Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina will see their electric rates…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Santee Cooper announces organizational changes within generation management
October 9, 2024
Santee Cooper has strengthened its generation management team with the recent appointments of Darla Barnette as Manager of Renewable Generation and Ged Moree as Manager of Winyah Generating Station. Both…
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Duke Energy committed to ongoing rebuild in western N.C., thanks Carolinas customers for patience and support following Helene
October 9, 2024
Lineworkers and other storm responders continue rebuilding grid in hardest-hit areas of N.C. mountains where 84,000 customers remain without power Western N.C. grid reconstruction efforts to be aligned with stakeholders…
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Dominion Energy Crews nearing completion of power restoration in western South Carolina
October 8, 2024
Monitoring, Preparing for Hurricane Milton Dominion Energy estimates power will be restored to approximately 95 percent of customers across each county in its South Carolina service territory by 11 p.m.…
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Duke Energy restores 90% of Carolinas customers capable of receiving power following Helene
October 7, 2024
More than 1 million customers restored in South Carolina More than 1.3 million customers restored in North Carolina Severity and scale of damage unprecedented Duke Energy restored power to 90%…
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Duke Energy continues rebuild of power infrastructure following Hurricane Helene
October 7, 2024
More than 2.16 million customers restored in the Carolinas – approximately 85,000. 334,000 customers are still without service in Upstate South Carolina and mountains of North Carolina. Some left without…
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Laurens Electric Friday Morning Update
October 4, 2024
As of Friday at 8:30 a.m., 16,337 members remain without power. Service has been restored to 47,525 members, representing 75% of our member-base. All 32 substations are back online. There…
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Santee Cooper planning for near-record spill
October 2, 2024
Santee Cooper expects near-historic water flows coming from North Carolina and making their way downstream into Lake Marion. The utility began drawing down the lake last week to make room…
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Dominion Energy allocates additional reinforcements to hardest hit areas
October 2, 2024
Power restored to more than 80 percent of customers Within days of Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic arrival in South Carolina, Dominion Energy has restored power to more than 370,000 customers, as thousands of tree crews and lineworkers continue the labor-intensive…
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Duke Energy’s Hurricane Helene recovery restores power to more than 1.1 million in South and North Carolina
October 1, 2024
Duke Energy restored power to more than 1.1 million Carolinas customers impacted by Helene, less than 48 hours after the storm devastated parts of the region. About 904,000 customers –…
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Duke Energy provides $100,000 in grants to support organizations providing senior home ramp programs in South Carolina
September 12, 2024
Funding supports 13 organizations with up to $15,000 in grants Simple safety improvements like ramps can improve security, quality of life South Carolina’s senior population should never have to decide…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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Santee Cooper pursuing Rainey Generating Station expansion
August 27, 2024
Project would add capacity without increasing emissions rate The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized management to submit an application to the S.C. Public Service Commission related to the potential…
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Santee Cooper welcomes newest additions to Power Associates Scholarship Program
August 14, 2024
Santee Cooper welcomed 14 new students to the Power Associates Scholarship Program during its annual Power Associates Signing Day at the utility’s headquarters. Through the program, Santee Cooper awards scholarships…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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South Carolina nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grants
August 12, 2024
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality. Funding is available to organizations in areas where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas or has significant business interests. Deadline…
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