SCE&G program offers incentives for recycling secondary refrigerators and freezers
July 11, 2016
Incentives include $50 rebate, free pickup and improved energy efficiency CAYCE, SC – Recycling old, secondary refrigerators and freezers just got easier. SCE&G’s new appliance recycling program for residential electric…
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SCE&G program offers incentives for recycling secondary refrigerators and freezers
July 11, 2016
Incentives include $50 rebate, free pickup and improved energy efficiency CAYCE, SC – Recycling old, secondary refrigerators and freezers just got easier. SCE&G’s new appliance recycling program for residential electric…
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SCE&G releases customer service number for utility work on North Main Street widening project
July 1, 2016
Customer service line can be used for residents and business owners in the area who are impacted by the project RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)…
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SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act
June 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…
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SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act
June 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…
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SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand
June 27, 2016
SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…
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SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand
June 27, 2016
SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…
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SCE&G urges customers to prepare for 2016 hurricane season
June 1, 2016
Today marks the beginning of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, and SCE&G encourages customers to take time now to understand hurricane risks, get prepared, make a plan and stay informed.…
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SCE&G elects fixed price option for new nuclear units
May 27, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG, the Company) subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (SCPSC) seeking…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
May 5, 2016Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share payable on June 16, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business…
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Duke Energy focused on customers, future strategy, CEO tells shareholders
May 5, 2016Duke Energy is focused on its customers and future strategy in a rapidly evolving industry, CEO Lynn Good told investors at the company’s annual shareholder meeting today. “Our customers are…
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Duke Energy Progress proposes nearly $3 in monthly fuel savings for residential customers in South Carolina
May 2, 2016
Duke Energy Progress is proposing close to $3 in monthly fuel savings for its customers beginning this summer. If approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), the…
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SCANA declares regular dividend on common stock for Q2 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive…
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SCANA declares regular dividend on common stock for Q2 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive…
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SCANA reports financial results for first quarter 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the first quarter of 2016 of $176 million, or earnings per share of $1.23, compared to $400 million, or earnings…
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SCANA reports financial results for first quarter 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the first quarter of 2016 of $176 million, or earnings per share of $1.23, compared to $400 million, or earnings…
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Redmond among 18 Dominion Volunteers of the Year
April 29, 2016
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dominion will continue its 32-year legacy of celebrating volunteerism and community service during Benjamin J. Lambert, III, Volunteer of the Year events in Virginia and Ohio. The…
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Duke Energy recognized for mobile app that shares power outage information
April 27, 2016CS Week today presented Duke Energy with its Best Mobility Implementation Award for the company’s proactive customer outage notification program, which automatically provides registered customers with information about their power…
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Education initiatives in the Palmetto State boosted by $500,000 in Duke Energy grants
April 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy has been powering South Carolina for more than a century, and continues to power the minds of its students by investing in innovative education programs…
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Education initiatives in the Palmetto State boosted by $500,000 in Duke Energy grants
April 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy has been powering South Carolina for more than a century, and continues to power the minds of its students by investing in innovative education programs…
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SCE&G customers to see lower bills, renewable energy charge beginning in May
April 20, 2016
SCE&G’s electric customers may notice a couple of differences in their bills beginning next month. First, the average bill will be lower. The Public Service Commission of South Carolina today…
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SCE&G to release water on the lower Saluda River for swift water rescue training
April 6, 2016
SCE&G will release water from Lake Murray into the Lower Saluda River via the Saluda Hydroelectric Plant April 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 to provide flows needed for the…
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Santee Cooper announces spring Mini-Bond sale
March 28, 2016
Santee Cooper’s spring 2016 Mini-Bond sale is April 1-29 and offers investors the opportunity to purchase tax-free bonds for as little as $200. Santee Cooper Mini-Bonds, which are tax exempt,…
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Spinx expands renewable energy offerings
March 28, 2016
Spinx offers high speed electric vehicle charging stations Spinx, a local company dedicated to providing the state of South Carolina the best of convenience store offerings, is increasing their…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour
March 21, 2016
The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations…
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2012 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey: Energy Usage Summary
March 21, 2016
Despite a 14% increase in total buildings and a 22% increase in total floorspace since 2003, energy use in the estimated 5.6 million U.S. commercial buildings was up just 7%…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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SCE&G program brings big savings to small businesses
March 2, 2016
Columbia’s Pecknel Music sees results of energy-efficient lighting upgrade Small businesses are seeing the results of SCE&G’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program to help them better manage energy costs.…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Lexington County
March 1, 2016
Company investing more than $30 million in three additional Lexington County solar projects Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Lexington County
March 1, 2016
Company investing more than $30 million in three additional Lexington County solar projects Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant
February 29, 2016Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant Company plans to file future Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) applications…
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Duke Energy launches website to ‘enlighten, inform and inspire’
February 22, 2016
Hosted by Duke Energy, illumination.duke-energy.com is a new online destination for feature stories, expert advice and insights about energy. The website showcases stories about remarkable people, innovations, and community and…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook
February 11, 2016
Highlights North Sea Brent crude oil prices averaged $31/barrel (b) in January, a $7/b decrease from December and the lowest monthly average price since December 2003. Brent crude oil…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook
February 11, 2016
Highlights North Sea Brent crude oil prices averaged $31/barrel (b) in January, a $7/b decrease from December and the lowest monthly average price since December 2003. Brent crude oil…
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South Carolina ranks 2nd in % solar job growth nationally
February 10, 2016
The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org). This year’s State Census provides…
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South Carolina ranks 2nd in % solar job growth nationally
February 10, 2016
The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org). This year’s State Census provides…
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Grainger Generating Station stacks fall
February 8, 2016
Santee Cooper brought down Grainger Generating Station’s two, 300-foot stacks, the final significant structures to be removed in the ongoing dismantling of the station and a significant symbol of Santee…
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Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations
February 4, 2016
Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the Southeast. Dominion is committed to investing $10.9 million and relocating their…
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SCE&G warns customers of potential phone scams
February 4, 2016
South Carolina Electric & Gas urges business and residential customers to be aware that scam artists are posing as SCE&G employees on telephone calls. Customers have reported instances of individuals…
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SCE&G to give away tree seedlings to enhance Lake Murray shoreline
February 2, 2016
As part of the shoreline enhancement project for Lake Murray, SCE&G will give away tree seedlings . The giveaway will take place on Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 6…
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Riley Institute at Furman to co-present SC Energy Forum in Charleston Feb. 5
February 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – An in-depth discussion about three of the major energy issues facing South Carolina will take center stage when the eighth annual Law & Society Symposium is held…
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Santee Cooper concludes spill at Santee Spillway
January 20, 2016
Santee Cooper has concluded spilling operations from the Santee Dam on Lake Marion. The gates at the Santee Spillway were closed on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 17. Prolonged rainfall…
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Mayor White proclaims January 19 “Solarize Greenville Day”
January 20, 2016
Mayor Knox White was joined by former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis and representatives of the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee, Upstate Forever and SmartPower to announce the City’s participation in Solarize…
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Upstate Solar Tour Showcases Solar at Work
January 12, 2016
Upstate residents will have a chance to see and hear about the benefits of solar during a unique home tour that showcases how affordable and accessible solar can be for…
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Kershaw County receives infrastructure improvement grant from Fairfield Electric Cooperative
January 6, 2016
Fairfield Electric Cooperative recently awarded a $278,000 Rural Development Act (RDA) grant to Kershaw County for infrastructure improvements to Heritage Pointe Industrial Park and Wateree Executive Business Park. The grant…
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Westinghouse completes acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc.
January 4, 2016
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc. (Stone & Webster), the nuclear construction and integrated services business of Chicago…
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Board authorizes Santee Cooper to execute new contract with Century Aluminum
December 29, 2015
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized management to execute a new power supply contract with Century Aluminum Co., to be effective Jan. 1, 2016. The three-year contract provides that…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Allendale County
December 21, 2015
Company Investing More Than $8 Million In Solar Project Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first…
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Duke Energy proposing on-site coal ash landfill at W.S. Lee Station
December 16, 2015Duke Energy Carolinas has started the permitting process to safely manage coal ash at the W.S. Lee Station in Belton, S.C., by constructing a fully lined on-site landfill. It will…
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