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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South Carolina ranks 2nd in % solar job growth nationally
February 10, 2016
The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org). This year’s State Census provides…
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South Carolina ranks 2nd in % solar job growth nationally
February 10, 2016
The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org). This year’s State Census provides…
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Grainger Generating Station stacks fall
February 8, 2016
Santee Cooper brought down Grainger Generating Station’s two, 300-foot stacks, the final significant structures to be removed in the ongoing dismantling of the station and a significant symbol of Santee…
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Duke Energy issues statement regarding a potential sale involving its International Energy business segment
February 4, 2016Duke Energy announced that it is considering the sale of all or a portion of its International Energy business segment. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Duke Energy International owns power plants…
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Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations
February 4, 2016
Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the Southeast. Dominion is committed to investing $10.9 million and relocating their…
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SCE&G warns customers of potential phone scams
February 4, 2016
South Carolina Electric & Gas urges business and residential customers to be aware that scam artists are posing as SCE&G employees on telephone calls. Customers have reported instances of individuals…
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SCE&G to give away tree seedlings to enhance Lake Murray shoreline
February 2, 2016
As part of the shoreline enhancement project for Lake Murray, SCE&G will give away tree seedlings . The giveaway will take place on Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 6…
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Riley Institute at Furman to co-present SC Energy Forum in Charleston Feb. 5
February 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – An in-depth discussion about three of the major energy issues facing South Carolina will take center stage when the eighth annual Law & Society Symposium is held…
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Santee Cooper concludes spill at Santee Spillway
January 20, 2016
Santee Cooper has concluded spilling operations from the Santee Dam on Lake Marion. The gates at the Santee Spillway were closed on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 17. Prolonged rainfall…
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Mayor White proclaims January 19 “Solarize Greenville Day”
January 20, 2016
Mayor Knox White was joined by former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis and representatives of the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee, Upstate Forever and SmartPower to announce the City’s participation in Solarize…
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Upstate Solar Tour Showcases Solar at Work
January 12, 2016
Upstate residents will have a chance to see and hear about the benefits of solar during a unique home tour that showcases how affordable and accessible solar can be for…
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Upstate Solar Tour Showcases Solar at Work
January 12, 2016
Upstate residents will have a chance to see and hear about the benefits of solar during a unique home tour that showcases how affordable and accessible solar can be for…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016 Series A refunding bond sale
January 9, 2016
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $543,745,000 in revenue obligation bonds, with proceeds designated to refinance a portion of the utility’s existing debt. The refunding produced…
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Kershaw County receives infrastructure improvement grant from Fairfield Electric Cooperative
January 6, 2016
Fairfield Electric Cooperative recently awarded a $278,000 Rural Development Act (RDA) grant to Kershaw County for infrastructure improvements to Heritage Pointe Industrial Park and Wateree Executive Business Park. The grant…
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Santee Cooper increases spill rate at Santee Spillway
January 6, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper today is increasing its rate of spill from the Santee Spillway at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion to 97,000 cubic feet of water…
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Westinghouse completes acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc.
January 4, 2016
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc. (Stone & Webster), the nuclear construction and integrated services business of Chicago…
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Santee Cooper increases spill rate at Santee Spillway
January 4, 2016
Santee Cooper today is increasing its rate of spill from the Santee Spillway at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion to 97,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs) —…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
January 4, 2016Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share payable on March 16, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business…
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Board authorizes Santee Cooper to execute new contract with Century Aluminum
December 29, 2015
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized management to execute a new power supply contract with Century Aluminum Co., to be effective Jan. 1, 2016. The three-year contract provides that…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Allendale County
December 21, 2015
Company Investing More Than $8 Million In Solar Project Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first…
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Santee Cooper announces deal in principle with Century Aluminum
December 19, 2015
Santee Cooper officials announced that Century Aluminum Co. has accepted a deal in principle regarding power supply to the Mt. Holly plant. The agreement is subject to approval by each…
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Duke Energy designates Yoho to lead natural gas operations
December 18, 2015
Duke Energy designated Frank Yoho to lead its natural gas operations when the company’s acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas closes, expected by the end of 2016 after the necessary regulatory…
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Duke Energy proposing on-site coal ash landfill at W.S. Lee Station
December 16, 2015Duke Energy Carolinas has started the permitting process to safely manage coal ash at the W.S. Lee Station in Belton, S.C., by constructing a fully lined on-site landfill. It will…
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Sustainable Energy Solutions and Solbridge Energy Plan Merger to Form Southern Current
December 16, 2015
Solar developer, Southern Current to be formed January 2016 after merger of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Solbridge Energy. Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES) and Solbridge Energy are pleased to announce a…
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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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