Duke Energy board elects Lynn Good as board chairman
December 10, 2015
Duke Energy’s board of directors has unanimously elected Duke Energy president, CEO and vice chairman Lynn Good as its new board chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Good succeeds Ann Maynard…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative supports manufacturing education through the Greenville Tech Foundation
December 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has pledged $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support scholarships for students pursuing manufacturing careers. The gift was announced by Charles Dalton,…
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Santee Cooper Board promotes Singleton and Bennett
December 8, 2015
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved two new officers yesterday. Arnold R. Singleton is now a member of the executive leadership team as the senior vice president of power…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2015 Series E bond sale
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $300,000,000 in revenue obligation bonds at today’s meeting. The 2015 Series E includes $300,000,000 in…
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Santee Cooper Board approves two-year rate adjustment
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized today a two-year rate adjustment for customers in 2016 and 2017 with an average annual increase between the two…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016 Budget
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.7 billion budget for 2016 today at its regular monthly meeting. The board also approved the 2017 and…
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Benefiting Carolinas’ waterways: Duke Energy awards $1 million in grants to local organizations
December 2, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Thirteen organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina will share more than $1 million in new grants from the Water Resources Fund to improve local water quality.…
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Fuel Cell Collaborative and M.B. Kahn to give second life to green energy units in schools
December 2, 2015The next generation of students at Richland School District Two’s new Institute of Innovation (R2i2) will have the chance to see the future of alternative energy in action when a…
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Fuel Cell Collaborative and M.B. Kahn to give second life to green energy units in schools
December 2, 2015
The next generation of students at Richland School District Two’s new Institute of Innovation (R2i2) will have the chance to see the future of alternative energy in action when a…
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“Preventing Another Fukushima: The Creative Challenge of Safety” Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Ted Besmann
November 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – An expert in nuclear science and technology, and SmartState Chair in the General Atomics Center for Transformational Nuclear Technologies, Dr. Ted Besmann will lead Science Cafe’s discussion…
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“Preventing Another Fukushima: The Creative Challenge of Safety” Sagacious Partner’s Science Cafe with Dr. Ted Besmann
November 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – An expert in nuclear science and technology, and SmartState Chair in the General Atomics Center for Transformational Nuclear Technologies, Dr. Ted Besmann will lead Science Cafe’s discussion…
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South Carolina Power Team promotes Angelyn Thomas to Project Manager
November 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Angelyn Thomas to project manager. In this role Angelyn will focus on new industry recruitment and job…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
October 29, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per sharepayable on Dec. 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close…
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SC Power Team names Warren Darby VP Global Business
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Warren Darby as its new Vice President, Global Business. Warren will lead the global business team…
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Duke Energy ramps up efforts to protect customers from utility scammers
October 28, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to protect customers from the long-running scam targeting customers of utility service providers across the country. The company has launched a…
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Santee Cooper Board approves nuclear construction contract, more certain path forward
October 27, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized a change to the contract for its joint expansion of V.C. Summer Nuclear Station with partner South Carolina Electric…
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SCE&G Donates $100,000 to help low-income customers through Project Share
October 26, 2015
Company to match donations to Project Share during November and December CAYCE, SC – To help further support customers in need, SCE&G is contributing $100,000 to the South Carolina…
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Duke Energy to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 billion in cash
October 26, 2015Establishes an attractive natural gas growth platform that expands Duke Energy’s capabilities for customers Transaction expected to be accretive to Duke Energy’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in first full…
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Santee Cooper Board approves rooftop solar incentives
October 19, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper customers interested in purchasing or leasing rooftop solar panels or buying into a community solar program will benefit under a comprehensive incentive package approved…
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Santee Cooper concludes controlled spill at Santee Dam
October 14, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC — Santee Cooper ended its controlled spill at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion this morning. Spilling began on Sunday, Oct. 4, after historic rainfalls drenched much…
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Santee Cooper increases controlled spill at Santee Dam
October 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Earlier today, Santee Cooper increased its controlled spill at the Santee Dam today to 82,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs), in response to extreme…
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Relief efforts in the Carolinas get boost with $100,000 donation from Duke Energy
October 7, 2015
$80,000 donation to the American Red Cross in South Carolina $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross in North Carolina CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today announced a $100,000donation to the American…
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Historic Cliffside powerhouse imploded as part of Duke Energy’s modernization effort
October 6, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – As Duke Energy demolished one of the last vestiges of the historic coal-fired Cliffside Steam Station in Mooresboro on Tuesday morning, Reno and Betty Bailey knew the…
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Santee Cooper announces spilling operation at Santee Dam
October 5, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The past several days of extreme rainfall throughout South Carolina have caused increased inflows to the Santee Cooper Lakes system, resulting in spilling operations on Lake…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
October 1, 2015
JENKINSVILLE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) will take Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline Oct. 2 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows…
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SC Sierra Club calls for change in selection process of Public Service Commissioners
September 21, 2015
SC Public Service Commission Considers Vote on 8th Rate Hike for Dual-Reactor Development at V.C. Summer Site COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Public Service Commission (PSC) will vote this…
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Duke Energy celebrates 10th consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index
September 15, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 10th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North…
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Duke Energy Renewables more than doubles its North Carolina solar portfolio
September 9, 2015Company adding 160 megawatts of solar power in North Carolina this year Its 80-MW Conetoe site is the largest solar power project under construction east of the Mississippi In total,…
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National solar company Sunrun brings solar leasing to South Carolina for first time
September 9, 2015
Leading residential solar company makes home solar more affordable for South Carolina residents COLUMBIA, SC – Sunrun (Nasdaq:RUN), the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., announced it is…
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Piedmont Natural Gas, Spinx open first public CNG fueling station in Anderson
September 5, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY) and The Spinx Company celebrated the opening of Anderson’s first public compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station at 1207 SC Highway 28…
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Duke Energy Progress proposes update to costs of energy efficiency programs in South Carolina
September 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Progress is committed to helping customers reduce energy consumption and resulting costs through energy-efficiency programs and assistance for low-income customers. Through 2014, the company’s programs have enabled…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council to proclaim “Solarize Columbia Day”
September 2, 2015New partnership is the latest step towards a greener more sustainable Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will issue a proclamation today making the…
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For third time in two years, Duke Energy proposes lower rates for Florida customers
September 1, 2015Lower fuel costs and innovative planning to reduce costs for customers in 2016 UPSTATE, SC – Duke Energy’s Florida customers will once again see lower electric rates if the company’s…
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Santee Cooper’s Green Power program produces 1 million megawatt hours of electricity
August 26, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper’s Green Power program hit a major milestone when it generated its 1 millionth megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity this week. That’s enough renewable energy…
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Santee Cooper board approves two officers
August 24, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved two new officers. Marc R. Tye is now executive vice president of competitive markets and generation, and Thomas B.…
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Duke Energy Seeks Proposals for Solar in South Carolina
August 20, 2015Key step in bringing solar power to South Carolina customers About 53 megawatts of utility-scale solar and 5MW of ‘community’ shared solar sought Customers can sign up for rooftop and…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Duke Energy Indiana rates decreasing due to lower coal costs
August 3, 2015UPSTATE, SC – Duke Energy customers in Indiana are getting a break on their summer electric bills, and they can expect additional savings through the end of the year due…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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Duke Energy Carolinas proposes lower overall rates for SC customers
July 31, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy Carolinas’ South Carolina customers will see greater savings in their electric bills in 2016 if the company’s annual fuel charge adjustment receives approval from the…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Partners with Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
July 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Piedmont Natural Gas and the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery have joined together—to Support arts-integrated STEM Education! M&G received a $2,500 grant from the Piedmont Natural…
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Duke Energy Renewables acquires Seville Solar Projects in Southern California totaling 50 MW
July 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired the 20-megawatt (MW-AC) Seville I and 30-MW Seville II Solar Power Projects in California from Kruger Energy. The projects are…
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S.C. attorney champions “American energy revolution” at international energy summit
July 28, 2015Leading Canada magazine highlights environmental expert’s presentation CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin was described in a recent edition of Alberta Oil magazine as “extolling the glories of…
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S.C. attorney champions “American energy revolution” at international energy summit
July 28, 2015
Leading Canada magazine highlights environmental expert’s presentation CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin was described in a recent edition of Alberta Oil magazine as “extolling the glories of…
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Duke Energy Foundation Supports GSSM’s Virtual Engineering and Outreach Programs
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $50,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the School’s Accelerate Program as well as…
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Duke Energy names David Fountain as new North Carolina president
July 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – David Fountain, senior vice president of enterprise legal support for Duke Energy, has been named Duke Energy’s state president in North Carolina, effective Sept. 1, 2015. Fountain succeeds…
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Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20-MW Shawboro Solar Project in Eastern North Carolina from Ecoplexus
July 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired a 20-megawatt (MW) AC solar power project in Shawboro, N.C., from Ecoplexus Inc., lead developer of the project. “We are…
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