Columbia, SC based Argand Energy Solutions Donates and Installs System COLUMBIA, SC – April 10, 2009 -“Solar water heating makes sense now more than ever,” said Chris Salmon, Operations Manager…

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University of Waterloo claims top prize for the Hydrogen Student Design Contest WASHINGTON, DC – April 11, 2009 – The Hydrogen Education Foundation announced today the top winners of the…

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Columbia, SC based Argand Energy Hosts Free Event Open to the Public COLUMBIA, SC – April 9, 2009 – The solar energy experts from Argand Energy will be speaking at…

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WASHINGTON, DC & COLUMBIA, SC – April 8, 2009 – Interest in hydrogen is greater than ever as evidenced by the record breaking number of participants at the NHA Conference…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 7, 2009 – Seventy-five years ago today, South Carolina Gov. Ibra Blackwood affixed his signature to a bill passed by the Legislature that established the…

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University of South Carolina Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative Announces Greater Columbia Fuel Cell Challenge 2009 Awards at National Hydrogen Association Conference COLUMBIA, SC – April 1, 2009 – The University of…

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SunEdison’s 1.2-megawatt solar energy system already producing electricity WILMINGTON, NC – April 2, 2009 –  Progress Energy Carolinas’ power generation mix has become a little sunnier, as a 1.2-megawatt (MW)…

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WASHINGTON, DC – April 1, 2009 – Total nuclear generation reached a new high of 808.97 million megawatt hours, a slight increase over the 806.49 million megawatt hours generated in…

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Innovative environmental program continues MARLBORO, SC — March 31, 2009 – Marlboro Electric Cooperative, Santee Cooper,  Marlboro County School District  and The City of Bennettsville gathered today along with children,…

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Speaker Harrell Introduces Monumental Hydrogen Legislation and Leaders Tour Hydrogen Powered Vehicles on Display COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009 – State leaders from government, science, technology and business industries…

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Tomorrow: April 1, 10am-4pm – Columbia Convention Center – Public Day at the Hydrogen Conference Columbia is proud to be hosting one of the largest alternative energy conferences in the…

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Average April bill down 24 percent from last year COLUMBIA, SC – March 30,  2009 – SCE&G is adjusting the purchased gas portion of its natural gas rates for April, resulting in…

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Investment expected to bring 50 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – March 24, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Horry County today announced that Coastal…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 25, 2009 – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation has chosen SCE&G to receive its 2009 Historic Preservation Corporate Stewardship Award for the Tree House Site excavation…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2009 – “Small Business is the backbone of this country and the engine of economic growth,” said Erik Lensch, President of Columbia, SC-based, Argand Energy,…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC – March 17, 2009 –  Heating and cooling the air can account for more than half of a typical home’s energy use, and the U.S. Department of…

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Phase 2 of innovative environmental program continues DALZELL, SC –  March 16, 2009 – Black River Electric Cooperative, Santee Cooper and Sumter School District Two dedicated a Green Power Solar…

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WASHINGTON, DC – March 10, 2009 –  The global economic contraction continues to depress energy demand.   Highlights  The global economic contraction continues to depress energy demand.   The annual price of West…

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GEORGETOWN, SC – March 9, 2009 –  Officials  with Santee Cooper, Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina Energy Office today announced the launch of weather buoys that will measure wind…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 5, 2009 – A University of South Carolina scientist has received a $320,000 grant from BASF Fuel Cell GmbH/Inc. to support research on high-temperature fuel cells.…

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Hilton Head Island, SC – March 2, 2009 – The 2009 Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament announced today it is partnering with Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper to ‘go green’…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC- February 24, 2009 – Marking a significant milestone in Santee Cooper’s plan to generate 40 percent of its energy by 2020 through non-greenhouse gas emitting resources, biomass…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC — February  17, 2009 – Oyster lovers, mark your calendars for the 10th annual Shuckin’ in the Park, which will be Saturday, March 14, from 1 to…

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SCE&G conducts the burns annually to reduce undesirable ground litter and underbrush, according to Tommy Boozer, who oversees the company’s lake management program. The controlled burns are under the regulation and…

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RALEIGH, NC – February 12, 2009 –  Highlights:   Fourth Quarter 2008  —  Reports fourth-quarter GAAP earnings of $0.41 per share, compared to      $0.40 per share for the same period last year …

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 11, 2009 – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), today received approval from the South Carolina Public Service Commission…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC —February 11, 2009 – As tax season draws near, now is an ideal time to think about any home improvements you’re planning for the coming year and whether…

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East Killbride, Scotland – February 10, 2009 – Proven Energy, a global supplier of robust small wind turbines, has announced an upgrade to its warranty program. A new “Five Year…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC —February 9, 2009 – At a time when many electric utilities have seen their satisfaction scores slump, a recent survey conducted by MarketSearch shows Santee Cooper continues to…

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Rewarding Competitors Use of Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies in Racing GREENVILLE, SC – February 3, 2009 – Michelin, known for its success in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS),…

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Rates down 23 percent year over year COLUMBIA, SC – January 30, 2009 – SCE&G is adjusting the purchased gas portion of its natural gas rates for February, resulting in a…

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Karen Harbert to Succeed General James L. Jones as President and CEO WASHINGTON, DC – January 26, 2009 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Karen Harbert as president and…

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WASHINGTON, DC – January 21, 2009 – Electricity generation and electricity sales reached record levels in 2007, according to Electric Power Annual 2007, released today by the Energy Information Administration. …

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2008 – South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. and other subsidiaries of SCANA paid nearly $124 million in property taxes statewide in 2008, with almost $22.7…

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Rates down almost 25 percent since July COLUMBIA, SC – January 2, 2009, – SCE&G adjusted the purchased gas portion of its natural gas rates for January, resulting in a decrease…

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Commercial Operation to Begin in 2016 PITTSBURGH, PA – January 5, 2009 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced that it and its partner The Shaw Group Inc.’s (NYSE:SGR) Power Group have…

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RALEIGH, NC – January 5, 2009 – Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) announced today it expects 2009 ongoing earnings guidance to be $2.95 to $3.15 per share. In the midst of a global…

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MONCKS CORNER, SC – January 2, 2008 – With the new year upon us, thoughts typically turn to resolutions and self-improvement. January is also an ideal time to take stock of…

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WASHINGTON, DC – December 17, 2008 – The Annual Energy Outlook 2009 (AEO2009) reference case released today by the Energy Information Administration presents updated projections for U.S. energy consumption and…

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COLUMBIA, SC – December 18, 2008 – Small business owners are one the minds of everyone but in South Carolina emerging entrepreneurs have their mind set on viable, realistic, and…

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WASHINGTON, DC – December 9, 2008 – The current global economic slowdown is now projected to be more severe and longer than in last month’s Outlook, leading to further reductions…

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COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2008 – The South Carolina Solar Council will have a public meeting this Friday, December 5th from 2pm – 3:30pm at the University of South…

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COLUMBIA, SC – November 26, 2008 – As the weather turns cold throughout the state, South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. (SCE&G) wants to encourage customers to take steps to protect…

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Energy council formed to promote the environmental benefits of natural gas COLUMBIA, SC – November 25, 2008 – While policymakers struggle to find solutions that balance America’s energy and environmental needs,…

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AIKEN, SC – November 21, 2008 – Santee Cooper and the Center for Hydrogen Research announced a contract today that significantly advances hydrogen generation from renewable energy sources. Santee Cooper is…

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CHARLOTTE, NC – November 14, 2008 – Brett C. Carter, currently senior vice president of customer service and business development, has been named president of Duke Energy Carolinas, effective Dec. 1.…

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WASHINGTON, DC – November 12, 2008 – The current U.S. and global economic downturn has led to a decrease in global energy demand and a rapid and substantial reduction in crude…

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School-based assessment gives students hands-on research opportunity GEORGETOWN, SC – November 13, 2008 – Santee Cooper’s wind energy research is moving to a new level with the installation today of…

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MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — With a slight nip in the air, now is an ideal time to prepare for meeting your home’s winter energy needs in the face of rising…

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