SCE&G reminds residents to always call 811 before digging
August 11, 2014
CAYCE, SC – National 811 Day is Aug. 11, and South Carolina Electric & Gas hopes the date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call…
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SCE&G reminds residents to always call 811 before digging
August 11, 2014
CAYCE, SC – National 811 Day is Aug. 11, and South Carolina Electric & Gas hopes the date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call…
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South Carolina’s Solar Pioneer Receives Statewide Renewable Energy Award
August 11, 2014
Bruce Wood recognized for his decades-long push to improve availability of solar energy options Bruce Wood, owner of Greenville-based Sunstore Solar Energy Solutions, was named winner of the 2014…
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South Carolina’s Solar Pioneer Receives Statewide Renewable Energy Award
August 11, 2014
Bruce Wood recognized for his decades-long push to improve availability of solar energy options Bruce Wood, owner of Greenville-based Sunstore Solar Energy Solutions, was named winner of the 2014…
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Duke Energy Realigns Organization and Senior Roles
July 24, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy is realigning its organizational structure and the roles of several senior leaders to support the company’s long-term strategy, Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good…
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Duke Energy completes cleanup work along the Dan River
July 16, 2014DANVILLE, Va. – Duke Energy has completed cleanup work along the Dan River just upstream of the Schoolfield Dam in Danville, Va. Completion of the work was reviewed and approved…
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SCE&G Offers Tips For Managing Summer Energy Costs
July 14, 2014CAYCE, SC – Summer weather is heating up, but staying cool doesn’t have to drive up energy costs. Homeowners can take some simple steps to manage their power bills this summer.…
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SCE&G Offers Tips For Managing Summer Energy Costs
July 14, 2014CAYCE, SC – Summer weather is heating up, but staying cool doesn’t have to drive up energy costs. Homeowners can take some simple steps to manage their power bills this summer.…
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Syncarpha Capital and Pacolet Milliken Announce Completion of a Six-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
July 9, 2014
Sustainable project supports the state’s solar development directives while keeping energy costs low for the Town of Carver and Silver Lake School District DARTMOUTH, MA – Syncarpha Capital and…
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Duke Energy Progress Customers in South Carolina to See Slight Increase in Fuel Rates
July 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Higher fuel costs caused by the extreme weather conditions associated with this winter’s polar vortex contributed to a slight increase in the fuel component of rates for…
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Duke Energy Increases Quarterly Dividend Payment for Seventh Consecutive Year
July 1, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.795 per share, an increase of $0.015 per share or about 2 percent. This…
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McCall Farms Makes Changes to Reduce Emissions, Save Energy
June 25, 2014EFFINGHAM, SC – McCall Farms, maker of popular canned vegetable brands Margaret Holmes® and Glory Foods®, has initiated changes to its packaging system that significantly reduce its environmental impact by using…
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Santee Cooper Board Approves 2014 Series AB Bond Sale
June 16, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC –The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $642,275,000 in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. The issue included $600,000,000 in tax-exempt…
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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2014
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Greg Park Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine POA of…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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Buddy Hill Joins Meridian Energy & Environment
June 10, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, is pleased to announce that Lewis (Buddy) Hill, P.G., has joined the firm’s Site Assessment Team as a senior consultant. He was…
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Santee Cooper Announces Revenue Bond Sale
June 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a tax-exempt revenue bond issue totaling between $300 million and $500 million this week, with a portion of the 2014A Series bonds…
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SCE&G to Paint Sheet Pile Wall along Lake Murray Dam Beginning June 18
June 9, 2014
CAYCE, SC -SCE&G will begin the process of painting the sheet pile wall adjacent to the Lake Murray pedestrian walkway across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam on Wednesday,…
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Stephanie Jones, Supervisor of Corporate Philanthropy and Community Affairs, SCE&G
June 4, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: What role does SCE&G see itself playing in…
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Santee Cooper statement on EPA proposed CO2 rule for existing power plants
June 3, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The following is a brief statement of response to the EPA’s proposed CO2 rule for existing power plants, issued earlier today: Today’s EPA-proposed rule would require…
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EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants
June 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – At the direction of President Obama and after an unprecedented outreach effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is today releasing the Clean Power Plan proposal, which for the first time…
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EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants
June 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – At the direction of President Obama and after an unprecedented outreach effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is today releasing the Clean Power Plan proposal, which for the first time…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station Completes Refueling Outage
June 2, 2014
JENKINSVILLE, SC — South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), returned Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station to the electrical grid on May…
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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2014
June 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Greg Park Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine POA of…
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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2014
May 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Greg Park Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine POA of Lake…
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SCE&G Places Containment Vessel Bottom Head on V.C. Summer Unit 3 Basemat
May 22, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), and its partners placed on May 21, 2014, the containment vessel bottom head (CVBH)…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 21, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 21, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First…
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Furman Chemistry Professor Paul Wagenknecht Receives NSF Grant to Study Solar Energy
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Paul Wagenknecht, Furman University Professor of Chemistry, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support investigations into cheaper ways to convert solar…
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Duke Energy Carolinas to Build Natural Gas Plant in South Carolina
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Carolinas announced today it will build and operate a 750-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle plant at the existing Lee Steam Station site in Anderson County,…
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Duke Energy Carolinas to build natural gas plant in South Carolina
May 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Carolinas announced today it will build and operate a 750-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle plant at the existing Lee Steam Station site in Anderson County,…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC – After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC – After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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SCE&G Sets Super Module CA20 in V.C. Summer Unit 2 Nuclear Island
May 12, 2014CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), placed on May 9, 2014, the CA20 module in the nuclear island of V.C.…
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SCE&G Sets Super Module CA20 in V.C. Summer Unit 2 Nuclear Island
May 12, 2014CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), placed on May 9, 2014, the CA20 module in the nuclear island of V.C.…
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Duke Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend
May 4, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – May 4, 2014 – Duke Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.78 per share. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2014,…
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Dr. John R. Regalbuto Talks Green Gasoline and U.S Energy Independence at EngenuitySC’s Science Café, Oct. 8, 2013 at Speakeasy
October 2, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – October 2, 2013 – EngenuitySC’s popular Science Café series returns this fall with a free, informal talk by SmartState Chair Dr. John R. Regalbuto about green gasoline…
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How South Carolina is Leading the Fuel Cell Industry: EngenuitySC’s Science Café on July 9
July 1, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2013 – The next installment of EngenuitySC’s Science Café features Dr. Kenneth Reifsnider, whose SmartState center at USC is leading the global fuel cell industry…
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ReWa Welcomes Danny K. Holliday to the Board of Commissioners
April 3, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 3, 2013 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) announced that Danny K. Holliday has joined their Board of Commissioners. Holliday is a Project Manager at Holliday Utility…
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Global PTM Provides Solution for Alpha Natural Resources to Standardize on Oracle eAM
February 19, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 19, 2013 – Global PTM, an industry leader in Maintenance Operational Improvement (MOI) solutions with a focus on Oracle Enterprise Asset Management (eAM) implementations, announces the…
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Southeast Regional EV Readiness Conference Series
September 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 28, 2012 – The October 23rd SE EV ReadinessConference will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd, at the ColumbiaMetropolitan Convention Center. The first SoutheastRegional Electric Vehicle…
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Energy Efficiency Seminar for Congregations
September 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 24, 2012 – The Midlands Green Congregation Initiave and the South Carolina Energy Office will present a seminar on September 24th to guide congregations to reduce…
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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power opens regional headquarters in Greenville County
September 12, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 12, 2012 – Sempra U.S. Gas & Power LLC, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Sempra Energy announced that it has established a new regional headquarters in…
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Global PTM Completes Successful Oracle Implementation for MarkWest Energy
September 12, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 12, 2012 – Global PTM, the industry leader in Maintenance Operational Improvement (MOI) solutions with focused expertise on Oracle eAM implementations, has completed the successful implementation…
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Charleston Based Veteran Business Expands to Maine
September 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 5, 2012 – Hannah Solar Government Services LLC is pleased to announce that Environmental Chemical Corporation, based in Marlborough, MA has awarded the company a contract…
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SCE&G and Riverkeeper reach agreement on ash storage
August 20, 2012CAYCE, SC – August 20, 2012 – South Carolina Electric & Gas(SCE&G) and the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation today announced theyhave reached a settlement of a suit brought by the SouthernEnvironmental…
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Clean energy census shows that SC has 17,000 clean energy-related jobs
August 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – The SC Clean Energy Business Alliance(SCCEBA) is pleased to announce that the 2011 Renewable Energy andEfficiency Industries Census, recently completed by NC State…
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Wal-Mart Foundation and Plug In Carolina Create a Cleaner Electric Vehicle Charging Network
July 24, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2012 – This week at the South Carolina CleanEnergy Summit, Plug In Carolina received a check for $35,000 from theWalmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. The…
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Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) Adds SC to Regional Chapter Network
July 23, 2012SC Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA), AEE and EnergyFoundation release census, primer examining South Carolina’s advancedenergy industry COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), anational business…
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