Short-Term Energy Outlook
September 7, 2016
Highlights Benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $46/barrel (b) in August, a $1/b increase from July. This was the fourth consecutive month in which Brent spot crude…
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SCCEBA works to build a clean energy transportation plan for S.C.
September 6, 2016
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, clean energy representatives and thought leaders from all over North and South Carolina came together in Cayce, S.C. at the SCANA headquarters to talk about…
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SCCEBA works to build a clean energy transportation plan for S.C.
September 6, 2016
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, clean energy representatives and thought leaders from all over North and South Carolina came together in Cayce, S.C. at the SCANA headquarters to talk about…
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SCE&G Announces Settlement Agreement
September 6, 2016
Related to Election of Fixed Price Option and Petition to Update Construction and Capital Cost Schedules for New Nuclear Units South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of…
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Duke Energy Federal Affairs leader Heath Shuler to leave the company
August 15, 2016Duke Energy today announced the company’s Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs Heath Shuler has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. His last day will be Aug.…
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SCE&G places last of six super modules for V.C. Summer Unit 2
August 10, 2016
CAYCE, SC – In July and August 2016, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), achieved two construction milestones by placing the final two super…
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SCE&G reminds customers of easy online back-to- school tools and features
August 1, 2016
Key documents for K-12 registration, connection tools for college students just a few clicks away The start of another school year is just around the corner, and SCE&G wants to…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…
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University of South Carolina awarded grant to explore safer ways to store nuclear waste
July 27, 2016
The University of South Carolina was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore new, sustainable ways to store hazardous nuclear waste. With the award,…
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SCE&G receives South Carolina Solar Council award
July 25, 2016
SCE&G receives South Carolina Solar Council award Company honored for communicating with customers about solar power CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas has received a statewide award, recognizing…
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Sierra Club challenges latest SCE&G nuclear plant cost overrun
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club filed a petition to intervene before the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to challenge SCE&G’s latest $850 million cost…
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Duke Energy increases quarterly dividend payment by 3.6%
July 11, 2016CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.855 per share, an increase of $0.03 per share, or 3.6 percent. The dividend is…
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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 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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, headlines
