EIA Reports Record-setting 7-percent Decline in U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2009
May 5, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – May 5, 2010 – In 2009, energy-related carbondioxide emissions in the United States saw their largest absolute andpercentage decline (405 million metric tons or 7.0 percent) since…
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Santee Cooper, Georgetown County dedicate Green Power station on Earth Day
April 26, 2010MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 26, 2010 – Santee Cooper and GeorgetownCounty celebrated Earth Day today as they dedicated the state’s newestGreen Power plant, the Georgetown County Landfill Generating Station,which…
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Singletary and Brogdon Named Santee Cooper Executive Vice Presidents
April 25, 2010MYRTLE BEACH, SC – April 25, 2010 – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized the promotion of Rennie M. Singletary and James E. Brogdon to executive vice presidents…
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Energy Conservation in South Could Save Billions, Create Jobs
April 14, 2010DURHAM, NC – April 14, 2010 – Energy-efficiency measures in thesouthern U.S. could save consumers $41 billion on their energy bills,open 380,000 new jobs, and save 8.6 billion gallons of…
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South Carolina Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Alliance Grows in 2009 and looks for continued growth in 2010
February 24, 2010The recent growth is closely linked to the collaborative spirit in South Carolina. COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2010 – When the South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance (SCHFCA)…
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Santee Cooper, Palmetto Electric dedicate landmark solar array at Technical College of the Lowcountry
February 3, 2010BLUFFTON, SC – February 1, 2010 – Santee Cooper, Palmetto Electric Cooperative and the Technical College of the Lowcountry today dedicated a 20-kilowatt solar array at TCL’s New River Campus. The…
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Santee Cooper, Palmetto Electric dedicate landmark solar array at Technical College of the Lowcountry
February 2, 2010BLUFFTON, SC – February 2, 2010 – Santee Cooper, Palmetto Electric Cooperative and the Technical College of the Lowcountry today dedicated a 20-kilowatt solar array at TCL’s New River Campus. …
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South Carolina Electric and Gas Company Files for Increase to Electric Rates
January 17, 2010CAYCE, SC – January 15, 2010 – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), today filed an application with the Public Service Commission of…
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Cold Air Fuels Peak Electrical Demand Record
January 13, 2010MONCKS CORNER, SC – January 13, 2010 – The arctic air that has settled into South Carolina the past couple of weeks caused a peak-demand record at Santee Cooper this…
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Duke Energy Kicks off Share the Warmth Campaign in the Carolinas
December 9, 2009More than $3 million was contributed to 80 agencies in 2008-09 CHARLOTTE, NC – December 9, 2009 – As colder weather and the holidays approach, Duke Energy Carolinas is kicking…
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Greeenhouse Gas Emissions Decline 2.2 Percent in 2008
December 4, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – December 3, 2009 – Total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,053 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2008, a decrease of 2.2 percent from…
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Department of Energy Awards Clemson University up to $45 Million for Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs
November 24, 2009WASHINGTON, SC – November 23, 2009 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Department of Energy announced up to $45 million in grants to…
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Clemson University Restoration Institute Lands $98 Million Funding to Develop Next-Generation Wind Turbines
November 24, 2009NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – November 23, 2009 – The next-generation wind turbines and drive trains will be tested by the Clemson University Restoration Institute in a move that is expected…
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Little River Electric Cooperative, Santee Cooper and Abbeville County School District Dedicate Green Power Solar School at Diamond Hill Elementary School
October 23, 2009ABBEVILLE, SC – October 23, 3009 – Little River Electric Cooperative, Santee Cooper and the Abbeville County School District dedicated today a Green Power Solar School at Diamond Hill Elementary School.…
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Santee Cooper Announces Bond Sale
October 23, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – October 23, 2009 – Santee Cooper, the South Carolina Public Service Authority, is offering $418,555,000 in refunding and new money bonds. The issue includes $39,420,000 tax-exempt…
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Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) Launches Santee Cooper's Refrigerator Rebate Program
October 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – October 23, 2009 – Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCI) today announced that it is the official turnkey provider for Santee Cooper’s Refrigerator Rebate Program. ARCA will…
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Call 843-899-LOCK for the Pinopolis Lock
October 4, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – October 4, 2009 – Boaters have a new, easy-to-remember phone number to call when they are planning to use the Pinopolis Lock at Santee Cooper’s Jefferies…
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National H-Prize Competition Offers $1 Million for Advances in Hydrogen Storage
September 30, 2009Sponsors and Contestants are Encouraged to Participate. Deadline is February 15, 2010. WASHINGTON, DC & COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the…
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Energy Kids Have a New Place to Play and Learn
September 8, 2009Kick off the new school year with puzzles, games and fun! WASHINGTON, DC – September 8, 2009 – The Energy Information Administration (EIA) today unveiled Energy Kids , its redesigned website,…
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Santee Cooper Board Suspends Efforts to Permit Proposed Pee Dee Energy Campus
August 24, 2009Utility cites three reasons: diminished demand during recession, proposed government regulations and reduced power load requirements MONCKS CORNER, SC – August 24, 2009 – The Santee Cooper board of directors announced today…
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Santee Cooper Board Approves First Phase of Rate Adjustment; New Rates to Take Effect Nov. 1
August 24, 2009Board postpones voting on second phase MONCKS CORNER, SC – August 24, 2009 – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors voted today to enact an overall average 3.4 percent base…
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SCE&G Web Site Named One of Top Three in Country
August 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 20 , 2009 – South Carolina Electric & Gas’ (SCE&G) Web site, www.sceg.com, was named one of the top three utility Web sites in the United…
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E SOURCE Announces Top Utility Web Sites
August 21, 2009Study Finds Making Payments Online Is Hard for Customers BOULDER, CO – August 18, 2009 – According to the latest E SOURCE benchmark results for the performance of North American…
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Progress Energy Seeks $200 Million Federal Grant to Advance Electric 'Smart Grid' in Carolinas and Florida
August 12, 2009RALEIGH, NC – Aug. 12, 2009 – Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) announced today that it has applied for $200 million in federal infrastructure funds in support of the company’s investment…
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Students Focus on Renewable Energy During 2009 Santee Cooper Environmental Internships
July 29, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – July 29, 2009 – Twelve South Carolina college students spent their summer getting dirty as part of Santee Cooper’s prestigious environmental intern program. “I love to…
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Students Focus on Renewable Energy During 2009 Santee Cooper Environmental Internships
July 29, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – July 29, 2009 – Twelve South Carolina college students spent their summer getting dirty as part of Santee Cooper’s prestigious environmental intern program. “I love to…
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Santee Cooper Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Midsize Utilities in the South by J.D. Power and Associates
July 16, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – July 16, 2009 – J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Santee Cooper ranks ‘Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Midsize Utilities in the South’ and based…
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Santee Cooper Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Midsize Utilities in the South by J.D. Power and Associates
July 16, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – July 16, 2009 – J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Santee Cooper ranks ‘Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Midsize Utilities in the South’ and based…
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Duke Energy Announces Management Realignment
July 7, 2009CHARLOTTE, NC – July 7, 2009 – Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today announced several changes in leadership responsibilities. — Keith Trent, currently group executive and chief strategy, policy and regulatory officer,…
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Duke Energy Announces Management Realignment
July 7, 2009CHARLOTTE, NC – July 7, 2009 – Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today announced several changes in leadership responsibilities. — Keith Trent, currently group executive and chief strategy, policy and regulatory officer,…
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Santee Cooper Announces New Board Appointments
June 22, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – June 22, 2009 – Following nomination by Gov. Mark Sanford and confirmation votes in May by the South Carolina State Senate, three directors have begun new…
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Santee Cooper Announces New Board Appointments
June 22, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – June 22, 2009 – Following nomination by Gov. Mark Sanford and confirmation votes in May by the South Carolina State Senate, three directors have begun new…
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Santee Cooper, Center for Hydrogen Research Dedicate New Venture
May 15, 2009AIKEN, SC – May 15, 2009 – Santee Cooper and the Center for Hydrogen Research dedicated a 20-kilowatt solar panel array today that advances hydrogen generation from renewable energy sources. Specifically, the…
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Progress Energy Carolinas Seeks Fuel Rate Decrease in South Carolina
May 7, 2009Proposal will reduce annual cost by more than $24 for typical household FLORENCE, SC – May 7, 2009 – Progress Energy Carolinas today filed a request to lower the fuel…
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Santee Cooper Announces Bond Sale
May 6, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – May 6, 2009 – Santee Cooper, the South Carolina Public Service Authority, is offering $330,950,000 in refunding and new money bonds. The issue includes $113,515,000 tax-exempt refunding Series…
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Santee Cooper Board to Consider 4.4 Percent Rrate Increase and Rate Restructuring Plan for 2009, 5.5 Percent Increase in 2010
April 28, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 27, 2009 – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors voted today to consider a new two-year rate increase that would raise overall customer bills an…
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Santee Cooper Releases 2008 Environmental Annual Report
April 22, 2009To coincide with Earth Day, Santee Cooper is releasing its 2008 Environmental Report. MONCKS CORNER, SC — April 22, 2009 – Entitled “Elemental,” the report illustrates the significant progress Santee…
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HTC and Santee Cooper Serve Customers in New Carolina Forest Office
April 21, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – April 21, 2009 – Santee Cooper and HTC are working together to serve their respective customers from a brand new facility located at Towne Centre in…
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Green Living: Energy Saving Tips from Santee Cooper Green
April 10, 2009MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 10, 2009 – Santee Cooper sold more than 24,000 megawatt hours (MWhs) of Green Power in 2008 directly to 2,325 customers and to an additional 3,718 customers…
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