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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Earth Day Climate Action Fair at Boyd Plaza – April 26

  April 21, 2025

The 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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