Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support nearly 100 South Carolina nonprofits
December 11, 2024The 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Amber Guyton joins the South Carolina Power Team as Operations & Events Manager
December 10, 2024The 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, economic-development, energy, on-the-move, utilities
Santee Cooper Board of Directors approves new rates
December 10, 2024Approved 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,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper names new General Counsel, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer
December 10, 2024Santee 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy celebrates Giving Tuesday with more than $300,000 in ‘surcee’ contributions to help fight hunger in South Carolina
December 3, 2024More 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy follows support of Gratefull Greenville with $25,000 grant to help restaurant workers in need
November 26, 2024Duke 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, non-profit, on-the-move
Dominion Energy offers limited-time offer of 100% payout for qualifying home energy efficiency upgrades
November 25, 2024For 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
BASF ECMS’ Holland named to Oconee County’s 2024 Top 20 Under 40 list
November 14, 2024Tommy 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, engineering, on-the-move
Dominion Energy offers utility bill assistance for small businesses
November 14, 2024With 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing more than $500,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina
November 11, 2024Funds 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper Board of Directors to consider modified rates proposal
November 7, 2024Today, 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Monthly bills will drop for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning in November for annual adjustment to fuel costs
October 31, 2024Home 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024Emerger 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: business-services, chamber, construction, energy, entrepreneurship, environmental, food, hotels, local-industry, manufacturing, marketing-and-communications, media, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy, restaurant, retail
Santee Cooper announces organizational changes within generation management
October 9, 2024Santee 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy committed to ongoing rebuild in western N.C., thanks Carolinas customers for patience and support following Helene
October 9, 2024Lineworkers 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy Crews nearing completion of power restoration in western South Carolina
October 8, 2024Monitoring, 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.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy restores 90% of Carolinas customers capable of receiving power following Helene
October 7, 2024More 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%…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy continues rebuild of power infrastructure following Hurricane Helene
October 7, 2024More 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Laurens Electric Friday Morning Update
October 4, 2024As 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…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: energy, headlines, on-the-move, utilities
Santee Cooper planning for near-record spill
October 2, 2024Santee 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy allocates additional reinforcements to hardest hit areas
October 2, 2024Power 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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Duke Energy’s Hurricane Helene recovery restores power to more than 1.1 million in South and North Carolina
October 1, 2024Duke 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 –…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, headlines, on-the-move
Duke Energy provides $100,000 in grants to support organizations providing senior home ramp programs in South Carolina
September 12, 2024Funding 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move, philanthropy
Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024Endeavor 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 &…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: agriculture, conversations, economic-development, energy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, environmental, food, local-industry, marketing-and-communications, media, on-the-move, restaurant, retail, social-scene
Santee Cooper pursuing Rainey Generating Station expansion
August 27, 2024Project 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper welcomes newest additions to Power Associates Scholarship Program
August 14, 2024Santee 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, energy, on-the-move
Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024Love 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: accounting, agriculture, architecture, banking-and-finance, business-services, chamber, construction, economic-development, education, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, environmental, government, hospitality, hotels, local-industry, manufacturing, marketing-and-communications, media, non-profit, on-the-move, retail, technology, transportation, utilities
South Carolina nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grants
August 12, 2024Grants 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, non-profit, on-the-move
Dominion Energy crews work around the clock as Tropical Storm Debby crawls across South Carolina
August 7, 2024Coastal Counties are Hardest Hit by Storm Tropical Storm Debby continued to cause outages in South Carolina – primarily along the coast – where saturated soil, falling trees and gusty…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy offers energy assistance as summer temperatures linger
August 1, 2024Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance this summer. August is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month. A federally funded…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Central promotes Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning
August 1, 2024Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning. Maley brings a wealth of experience and dedication…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
The City of Columbia and Columbia clean energy companies rejuvenate hydrogen fueling site
July 31, 2024The City of Columbia has partnered with Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN to rejuvenate a hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant milestone in the region’s clean energy journey. The rejuvenated…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, government, on-the-move
Strong Investor interest produces successful bond sale to refinance debt, meet new capital needs
July 25, 2024Refunding Will Save Customers Approximately $180 million Advancing its strategic debt management plan, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of approximately $865 million in bonds to refinance…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Line Locator
July 22, 2024If you are looking for a rewarding and stable career with great benefits, come join the Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority team. CNNGA has an immediate opening for a full-time Line…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy
First Tuesday Strategies announces new Public Affairs staff
July 19, 2024Slayten Carter Sapp Joins FTS as Director, Public Affairs First Tuesday Strategies (FTS), South Carolina’s top political and public affairs consulting firm, has welcomed Slayten Carter Sapp as Director, Public…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: agriculture, energy, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
USC professor’s discovery could make batteries last more than 250,000 recharge cycles
July 17, 2024Batteries are becoming an important part of the world’s energy system, but their ability to recharge may be too limited. Morgan Stefik, a chemistry professor in the University of South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
Fenecon to establish North American headquarters in Greenville with multi-million dollar manufacturing facility investment
July 17, 2024Fenecon International GmbH, a German producer of energy storage systems, has announced its first North American manufacturing location and headquarters, to be established in Greenville, SC. The $3 million dollar…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, employment, energy, engineering, manufacturing, on-the-move, technology
Dominion Energy, SC Office of Regulatory Staff, intervenors file comprehensive settlement of general electric rate case for approval by Public Service Commission of South Carolina
July 15, 2024Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), together with other parties of record, submitted a comprehensive settlement agreement in DESC’s pending…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SC Technical College System leads $12.6 million initiative to transform South Carolina’s Energy workforce
July 8, 2024The SC Technical College System is proud to announce its leadership role in a groundbreaking $12.6 million initiative, part of the broader $45 million federal investment secured by the SC…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: education, energy, on-the-move
New rates approved for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina
July 8, 2024The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved new customer rates based on a settlement agreement with almost all parties in the Duke Energy Carolinas rate review request filed with the commission…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
USC energy efforts boosted with new federal funding
July 3, 2024In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. New…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: education, energy, on-the-move
Summer of Savings: Duke Energy offers ways to lower your energy use
July 2, 2024Company shares programs, tips, tools and available assistance to help save money and manage your bill Warmer-than-average temperatures could hit South Carolina this summer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Logisticus named one of South Carolina’s 2024 Top Workplaces
June 28, 2024This is the 4th year Logisticus has Received this Recognition Logisticus, a logistics, warehousing, civil engineering, technology solutions company, attended an awards luncheon where they were named one of the 2024 Top…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Camp Hall named No. 6 best industrial park in the nation
June 28, 2024Camp Hall Commerce Park has been named No. 6 best industrial park in the nation in Business Facilities Magazine’s 20th Rankings Report, the magazine’s annual assessment of economic development and location…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 2024Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with rural…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: agriculture, energy, environmental, on-the-move
Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Richland, Oconee Counties
June 25, 2024Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, government, on-the-move
SCDOT, Dominion Energy and Town of Sullivan’s Island work together on Sullivan’s Island palmettos
June 24, 2024Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Dominion Energy and the Town of Sullivan’s Island announced that through a collaborative effort, the 2024 project to ensure utility safety and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, environmental, government, on-the-move
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support more than 100 South Carolina nonprofits
June 19, 2024The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, non-profit, on-the-move
Installation Technician
June 18, 2024CNNGA has an immediate opening for an Installation Technician. A plumbing or other trade license is preferred for this position. Compensation is commensurate experience. To apply for this position, please…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy
Santee Cooper’s Lake Moultrie Regional Water System awarded for 25 years of outstanding performance
June 17, 2024Santee Cooper received the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program developed by Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works Association, and associated Partner organizations to guide water utilities toward improving…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move, utilities