Santee Cooper partners with local suppliers on ELG Project at Cross and Winyah Generating Stations
May 6, 2024
Santee Cooper has undertaken a major capital project that primarily relies on South Carolina-located companies and resources to increase environmental protections at its two coal-fired generating stations in compliance with…
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Dominion Energy expands Assistance Program for small businesses
May 1, 2024
Dominion Energy South Carolina has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in the EnergyShare for Small Businesses program, which provides energy bill relief to eligible small businesses, nonprofits,…
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RBC Heritage, Palmetto Electric and Santee Cooper celebrate 16 years of green power
April 10, 2024
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing continues its impressive streak of environmental efforts by again teaming up with Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper to power the state’s largest sporting…
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Santee Cooper celebrates 90 years of serving South Carolinians
April 3, 2024
Ninety years ago this week, South Carolina Governor Ibra Blackwood inked his signature on the bill passed by the Legislature that established the South Carolina Public Service Authority, known today…
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Nonprofits can now apply for first round of Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants
March 14, 2024
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. Starting in 2024, applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles. Deadline to apply for spring grant cycle is…
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East West Partners announces release of 47 new residences in Phase III at The Waterfront Daniel Island
March 14, 2024
East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with offices in Charleston, announces the sales launch for its third collection of residences at luxury…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina requests regulatory review of electric rates to maintain safe, reliable, efficient service as customer growth continues
March 4, 2024
Requested increase to base rates is first in nearly four years Rates are lower than national average Since 2019, Dominion Energy South Carolina has added approximately 40,000 new electric customers…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation donates more than $251,000 in environmental grants to South Carolina nonprofits
February 21, 2024
More than $1.3 million to nonprofits across Dominion Energy’s nationwide footprint 13 organizations in South Carolina are supported by grants Grants focus on environmental education and stewardship initiatives The Dominion…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Recipients
February 16, 2024
Santee Cooper has awarded $50,821 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at Kingston Plantation, Sterling Euliss Enterprises and Veranda at…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of available energy assistance
February 14, 2024
Dominion Energy representatives attended an event last week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible customers with their energy costs through federal…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Santee Cooper strengthens leadership with four appointments to management team
January 24, 2024Santee Cooper recently welcomed four new appointments to its management team – Director of Inclusive Strategies Traci J. Grant, Senior Director of Generation Carey Salisbury, General Auditor Jason McKinney and…
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Dominion Energy offers tips to manage energy bills as temperatures drop
January 17, 2024
Provides guidance for tankless water heaters With temperatures dipping, Dominion Energy is providing simple solutions to help customers manage their energy usage and bills this winter. “It’s important to remember that…
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Sustain SC announced new Executive Committee and Board Members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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Addison Homes receives U. S. Department of Energy 2023 Housing Innovation Award
January 16, 2024
Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency has received…
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Partnership helps small farmers in SC achieve key food safety certification
December 19, 2023
With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation event on Ambient Energy in Buildings
November 21, 2023
Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held…
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Dominion Energy announces early completion of Congaree River Project
November 14, 2023
Gov. McMaster, City of Columbia Recognize Multiyear Environmental Achievement Dominion Energy marked the completion of a complex, multiyear project to remove tar-like material from the Congaree River in downtown Columbia.…
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Dominion Energy, University of South Carolina announced scholarship grant in memory of Army ROTC graduate
November 14, 2023
A grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation will support a scholarship at the University of South Carolina in memory of U.S. Army Maj. Edward J. Murphy, a distinguished graduate,…
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Emerger Strategies is now Climate Neural Certified
November 2, 2023
Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps companies measure and improve their sustainability performance, is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. Emerger Strategies joins the growing…
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Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina
October 30, 2023
Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of ways to save during Energy Awareness Month
October 12, 2023
With the arrival of fall, Dominion Energy is reminding customers of ways to reduce their energy usage and save year-round. “National Energy Awareness Month may come around once a year,…
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Santee Cooper earns Award for Keeping SC Beautiful
September 21, 2023
Santee Cooper received the 2023 Lower Region Group Leadership Award from the South Carolina Litter Control Association and Palmetto Pride/Keep SC Beautiful. The award recognizes Santee Cooper for its partnership…
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Dominion Energy environmental grant application now open to nonprofit, educational organizations
August 29, 2023
Dominion Energy has opened the application window for eligible nonprofit and educational organizations to apply for environmental grants. The Environmental Education & Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy’s efforts to…
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Emerger Strategies joins Climate Neutral’s service provider network
August 15, 2023
Emerger Strategies is delighted to join Climate Neutral’s service provider network, working alongside Climate Neutral to offer Sustainability Consulting Services to brands who want to become Climate Neutral Certified. We’re…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina named a Most Trusted Utility Brand
August 8, 2023
Dominion Energy South Carolina has been named one of the nation’s “Most Trusted Utility Brands” for the second year in a row by Escalent, a top data analytics and advisory firm. …
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Dominion Energy offers Energy Assistance as summer temperatures soar
August 7, 2023
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding Available As summer temperatures continue to rise, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance funding…
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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations
August 7, 2023
To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina partners with United Way of South Carolina to help small businesses
July 31, 2023
Company pledges $1 million for energy bill relief for eligible non-residential customers Dominion Energy is partnering with the United Way Association of South Carolina to temporarily expand its EnergyShare program…
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Dominion Energy shares 5 tips for managing energy usage as temperatures rise
June 28, 2023
With temperatures on the rise, Dominion Energy is offering a few simple ways to conserve energy and manage your energy bill this summer. “Making simple changes in the summertime to…
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Dorchester County secures $11,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation for weather stations acquisition
June 20, 2023
Dorchester County is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $11,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation. This grant will be used to procure weather stations,…
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Four South Carolina Power Team members complete their term on Board of Trustees
June 20, 2023
After years of service to the South Carolina Power Team Board of Trustees, four esteemed members have completed their terms. This group includes Chairman B. Robert (Bob) Paulling of Mid-Carolina…
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New Grid Resiliency Grant Program approved
May 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a South Carolina program for strengthening the state’s electric grid resiliency and awarded $10.4 million in funding for the first two years. Santee…
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Santee Cooper names Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel
February 6, 2023
Santee Cooper has named Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel, effective Jan. 23, 2023. In her new position, Gillians will serve to enhance the utility’s efforts in…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Grant recipients
January 31, 2023
Funds Will Help Provide EV Infrastructure, More Santee Cooper has awarded $95,978 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by the City of Conway, Coastal Carolina…
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Redwood Materials Recruitment Microsite for the latest information on job openings
December 14, 2022
Redwood is expanding to Berkeley County, South Carolina with our Battery Materials Campus 2. readySC, a division of the SC Technical College System, will be assisting Redwood Materials with recruitment…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2023 budget
December 5, 2022The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $850.8 million in non-fuel operations and maintenance costs and capital spending for 2023 as part of its annual budget review for the utility.…
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Vicky Budreau named Chief Customer Officer
December 5, 2022
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Vicky Budreau as Chief Customer Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Budreau will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Santee Cooper’s customer-facing programs…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2022CDEF bond transaction
November 9, 2022
Advancing its strategic debt management plan, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved approximately $622 million in a multi-part bond sale, which will refinance approximately $175 million in bonds…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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Santee Cooper seeks input on grant program
October 24, 2022
Santee Cooper seeks input from potential applicants (transmission owners/operators and distribution providers), stakeholders, and other interested parties as it develops its proposed program and project objectives, metrics and other details…
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Santee Cooper Board advances greener plan
October 24, 2022
Natural gas unit offers flexibility, supports planned solar Advancing its leaner, greener resource plan put forth in 2020, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors today discussed plans for a new…
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Marc Metcalf named as new Senior Project Manager
August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team welcomes Marc Metcalf as the new senior project manager. Marc Metcalf brings nearly 20 years of experience in business administration and economic development to this…
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With summer here, time for officials to focus on power reliability
July 11, 2022
By Cline Jones In the wake of COVID, most Americans for the first time have been forced to face an ugly truth: supply chains are more fragile than we ever…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina offers tips for managing energy usage during the summer
June 27, 2022
As the arrival of summer brings higher temperatures and higher energy usage, Dominion Energy offers tips to help conserve energy while keeping your home as cool as possible. “When dealing…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects
May 23, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…
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Life Cycle Engineering’s Rick Wheeler to present at Connected Plant Conference 2022
May 19, 2022
Rick Wheeler, Executive Director of Asset Management at Life Cycle Engineering, will present a session at the sixth annual Connected Plant Conference in Atlanta, GA. The session, titled “Building the…
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EIA data show that by 2020, U.S. households had more efficient lighting, larger TVs, and more refrigerators
March 30, 2022
U.S. households have been changing the types and number of electricity consuming devices used in homes, according to the latest data released from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). The latest…
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Energy assistance options available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers
February 23, 2022
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program help customers in need Dominion Energy is joining utilities nationwide in raising awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…
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Santee Cooper launches new Empower SmartRewards Demand Response Program
January 26, 2022
Santee Cooper has launched its new Empower Demand Response Program that rewards customers for taking an active role in helping to manage periods of high demand on the electric system.…
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