Santee Cooper Board approves 2018 Budget
December 11, 2017
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.1 billion budget for 2018 at its regular monthly meeting today. The 2018 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.8…
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SCE&G first utility in South Carolina to achieve 42 megawatts of utility-scale solar
December 6, 2017
SCE&G has met the utility-scale solar goal set forth by the South Carolina Distributed Resource Program Act, or Act 236, by producing 42 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power by…
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TIO Networks data compromise potentially affects some Duke Energy customers
December 6, 2017
Duke Energy Carolinas customers who paid a bill at one of the company’s 550 authorized walk-in payment processing centers between 2008 and 2017 may be affected by a potential compromise…
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Dominion Energy awards $50,000 grant to USO South Carolina
December 4, 2017Grant will fund Operation Read and Feed, Holiday Holdover Troops and Operation Snack Attack programs Today, December 4th, Dominion Energy awarded a $50,000 grant to USO South Carolina in support…
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Savannah River National Laboratory chemical engineer receives Orth Lifetime Achievement Award
December 4, 2017
Savannah River National Laboratory has named Tracy S. Rudisill as the 2017 winner of the Donald Orth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the laboratory for technical excellence…
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Santee Cooper crews traveling to hurricane-ravaged U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power
November 20, 2017Santee Cooper crews departed today for the U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power to the region ravaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September. Some residents of the U.S.…
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SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA), announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a 540-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural-gas-fired power…
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SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA), announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a 540-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural-gas-fired power…
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SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA), announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a 540-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural-gas-fired power…
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SCE&G proposes $4.8 billion solution to replace new nuclear project
November 16, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), has proposed a comprehensive solution to outstanding issues regarding the abandoned V.C. Summer Station nuclear construction project,…
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Beautiful places across South Carolina will benefit from nearly $500,000 from Duke Energy
November 13, 2017
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $500,000 in 14 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy…
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Dominion Energy awards $550,000 to organizations serving Veterans and Military Families in seven states
November 9, 2017
Dominion Energy announced today it will give more than a half million dollars to eleven nonprofit organizations providing essential support services to active duty, veterans and military families in seven…
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Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission to host Junior Achievement Students for Career Day
November 8, 2017
On November 7th, Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission (DECG) will host fifty 11th and 12th grade students from Columbia High School to highlight career possibilities available at Dominion Energy. While at…
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Solar is Hot!
November 6, 2017By William Kaiser Director Solar Education Program of United Solar in Greenville The hottest job growth over the next decade will come in the solar industry, according to the…
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SCE&G monetizes guaranty settlement payments from Toshiba
September 28, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, announced that it, along with Santee Cooper, has sold to Citibank all future guaranty settlement payments, due after…
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SCE&G monetizes guaranty settlement payments from Toshiba
September 28, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, announced that it, along with Santee Cooper, has sold to Citibank all future guaranty settlement payments, due after…
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SCE&G recognized for outstanding solar power programs
September 26, 2017
Utility Earns S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance’s 2017 Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award SCE&G was recognized today by the South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) for leadership and success…
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SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
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SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
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SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017
SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
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SCE&G presented with Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award for its solar programs by South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance
September 21, 2017The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) presented South Carolina Electric & Gas Company with its Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award at the 2017 SC Clean Energy Summit…
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Prysmian Group bets on talented young people: seventh edition of the “Build the Future” recruitment program launched
September 18, 2017
Over 150 people recruited in 2017 thanks to the group’s training and recruitment programs “Young people should behave like a CEO and take decisions based on what’s good for the…
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SCE&G continues power restoration following Tropical Storm Irma
September 12, 2017
Tropical Storm Irma moved through South Carolina on Monday, bringing high winds, rain and leaving 154,000 SCE&G customers without power. Crews immediately began restoration efforts and worked through the night…
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Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…
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Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…
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The Riley Institute and Duke Energy renew partnership to promote diversity
September 6, 2017The Riley Institute at Furman University has received a $75,000 grant from Duke Energy to expand ConnectionsSC, a program that advances diversity leadership among education and law enforcement professionals across…
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SCE&G to begin natural gas pipeline installation project in Chapin
September 6, 2017
SCE&G will begin a project in September to install additional natural gas infrastructure in the Chapin area. The company will install approximately 17,500 ft. of steel natural gas pipeline from…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Duke Energy Carolinas proposes rate change for building a smarter energy future
August 27, 2017
Duke Energy Carolinas’ recent work to modernize power plants and generate cleaner electricity, responsibly manage coal ash and improve reliability while enabling more options for customers is at the heart of…
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Carter announces retirement after 35 years at Santee Cooper
August 25, 2017
Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement from Santee Cooper after a 35-year career that saw Santee Cooper triple in generating capacity and number of customers served.…
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Carter announces retirement after 35 years at Santee Cooper
August 25, 2017
Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement from Santee Cooper after a 35-year career that saw Santee Cooper triple in generating capacity and number of customers served.…
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Santee Cooper board cancels rate adjustment process
August 15, 2017
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to withdraw two proposed rate increases that if approved, would have taken effect in 2018 and 2019. The action follows the…
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Nigeria’s complex environmental damage needs real solutions, not more litigation
August 13, 2017Energy and environmental expert proposes path beyond business as usual By Chris Carter “We are information rich, but knowledge poor,” so-says energy and environmental expert Tom Mullikin. “Worse; we…
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Nigeria’s complex environmental damage needs real solutions, not more litigation
August 13, 2017
Energy and environmental expert proposes path beyond business as usual By Chris Carter “We are information rich, but knowledge poor,” so-says energy and environmental expert Tom Mullikin. “Worse; we…
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Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
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Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2017
August 8, 2017
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 61 1/4 cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter of 2017
August 8, 2017
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2017 of $121 million, or earnings per share of $0.85, compared to $105 million, or earnings per share of $0.74,…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter of 2017
August 8, 2017
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2017 of $121 million, or earnings per share of $0.85, compared to $105 million, or earnings per share of $0.74,…
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Duke Energy Carolinas proposes annual update to fuel charges for South Carolina customers
July 31, 2017Duke Energy Carolinas today made its annual filing with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for the costs associated with the purchase of fuel to generate electricity at…
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SCE&G to cease construction of the new nuclear project
July 31, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE: SCG), announced that it will cease construction of the two new nuclear units (Units) at the…
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SCE&G to cease construction of the new nuclear project
July 31, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE: SCG), announced that it will cease construction of the two new nuclear units (Units) at the…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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SCE&G meets solar power milestone
July 25, 2017
SCE&G customers are producing 43 megawatts (MW) of electricity from their own solar generating systems – that’s more than one percent of the five-year retail peak demand on SCE&G’s system,…
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SCE&G meets solar power milestone
July 25, 2017
SCE&G customers are producing 43 megawatts (MW) of electricity from their own solar generating systems – that’s more than one percent of the five-year retail peak demand on SCE&G’s system,…
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Duke Energy joins more than 250 companies in unprecedented commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace
July 25, 2017
Duke Energy today announced it has joined a national coalition of business leaders pledging to advance diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. Launched in June, CEO Action for Diversity…
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Paris Agreement – like Kyoto Protocol – flawed from the beginning
July 19, 2017By Tom Mullikin An AP article on Sunday led with French President Emmanuel Macron saying “his glamorous Paris charm offensive on Donald Trump was carefully calculated — and may…
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Paris Agreement – like Kyoto Protocol – flawed from the beginning
July 19, 2017
By Tom Mullikin An AP article on Sunday led with French President Emmanuel Macron saying “his glamorous Paris charm offensive on Donald Trump was carefully calculated — and may…
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