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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SCE&G Places Reactor Vessel Cavity, Receives Reactor Vessel for V.C. Summer Unit 3
July 7, 2015
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), and its partners recently achieved two milestones within one week for V.C. Summer Unit 3:…
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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…
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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…
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Riley Institute at Furman, Duke Energy to help advance diversity leadership in SC following Charleston shootings
July 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In the days immediately following the tragic shootings in Charleston, S.C., many individuals and organizations asked the question: “What can we do to help?” More than 4,000 Duke…
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Duke Energy Progress customers in SC to see bill savings this summer
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – While energy usage tends to increase this time of year as customers crank up their air conditioners to combat the summer heat, Duke Energy Progress’ South Carolina…
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Distinguished Duke Energy leader, Paul Newton, to retire in August
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Paul Newton, Duke Energy state president – North Carolina, will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2015. “Paul is highly respected for his extensive industry knowledge and…
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Duke Energy to upgrade its Notrees Energy Storage System
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy, Samsung SDI and Younicos will team up to update Duke Energy’s 36-megawatt (MW) energy storage and power management system at the company’s Notrees Windpower Project in…
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SCE&G Announces Settlement Agreement with the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff and South Carolina Energy Users Committee Related to the Petition to Update Construction and Capital Cost Schedules for New Nuclear Units
July 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the South Carolina Office…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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Southern Comfort Home Energy Solutions, LLC Selects Marketing Strategies Advertising & PR as Its Full-Service Marketing Partner
June 22, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Marketing Strategies, Inc., one of the southeast’s leading integrated marketing agencies has been named the agency of record for Southern Comfort Home Energy Solutions, LLC a newly…
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Windle Named General Manager, Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission
June 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Dominion Resources Inc. (NYSE: D) has named Keith Windle general manager of Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission. Windle, who began his new position June 1, will be based in Columbia…
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Duke Energy Foundation Funds Will Help Greenville Technical College Introduce Middle School Students to Computer Programming & Advanced Manufacturing
June 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Duke Energy Foundation has provided a $22,500 gift to Greenville Technical College (GTC) to introduce middle school students to computer programming and advanced manufacturing through a…
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New Home Energy Savings Program to Benefit Low to Moderate and Fixed Income Residents in the Charleston Area
June 10, 2015
Pilot Program to Weatherize 80 Charleston Area Homes Over The Next Two Years NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Sustainability Institute, SCE&G and Boeing today announced a new pilot weatherization program,…
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Sunrun Brings Affordable Home Solar And New Jobs To South Carolina
June 10, 2015
Leading Residential Solar Company Offers South Carolina Residents a Cheaper, Cleaner Energy Solution COLUMBIA, SC – Sunrun, the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., announced it is expanding…
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SCE&G Urges Customers to Prepare for Hurricane Season
June 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – With today marking the start of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, SCE&G is reminding customers to prepare now for the possibility of a hurricane impacting South Carolina. The…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 20, 2015CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $500 million principal amount of its…
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Ash basin closure starts in South Carolina as three key North Carolina permits granted
May 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The W.S. Lee Steam Station site in Belton, S.C., has been bustling with activity in recent weeks in anticipation of the first truckload of coal ash to…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Announces Opening 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2)…
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SCANA Corporation Holds 2015 Annual Meeting, Declares Regular Dividend on Common Stock For Second Quarter 2015
May 5, 2015CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Kevin…
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Palmetto Conservation Foundation Among 52 Recipients To Share $1.2 Million In Grants Supporting Environmental Initiatives
May 2, 2015Palmetto Conservation Foundation will receive a $25,000 grant to construct fiberglass pedestrian bridge crossing the Indian Creek on the Enoree Passage of the Palmetto Trail Fifty-two organizations in eight states…
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Duke Energy Donates $25,000 to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
April 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy made a $25,000 check presentation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to fund curriculum development, targeted marketing and recruitment of students for a series of free courses…
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Powdersville Water District Receives Prestigious National Award
April 29, 2015
POWDERSVILLE, SC – Powdersville Water is the first utility in South Carolina to achieve the Directors Award in the Partnership for Safe Water’s Distribution System Optimization Program and one of…
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