Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions
August 11, 2023
Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…
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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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Duke Energy offers programs to help South Carolina customers with high summer energy bills
July 27, 2023
Duke Energy is reminding customers to check out the latest assistance programs that can help keep bills in check as the heat of summer settles in across the Palmetto State.…
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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Joining Amicus Briefs to Restart Construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
July 24, 2023
Following the filing of an amicus brief by the U.S. House of Representatives and another by select members of the House and Senate, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team is proud to announce that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award.…
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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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South Carolina Power Team Chairman B. Robert Paulling completes his term on Board of Trustees
June 20, 2023
Robert (Bob) Paulling, President and CEO of Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Inc. has completed his second three-year term serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness in South Carolina
June 1, 2023
Funding will support 32 nonprofits and government agencies from across the state Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operations…
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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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Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Celebrates the Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
March 31, 2023
On Thursday, Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Duncan released the following statement to celebrate the bipartisan passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, in the…
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Subcommittee Chair Duncan: “It’s time we unleash American energy production”
March 28, 2023
Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following remarks today at a House Republican Leadership press conference on the importance of flipping the switch on…
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Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. expanding Lexington County, SC operations
March 22, 2023
$52 Million investment will create 61 new jobs Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS), a consumer-owned electric materials supplier, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County, South Carolina.…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities
March 16, 2023
The Duke Energy Foundation is kicking off the second year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major…
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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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Pacolet Milliken completes first renewable natural gas investment
January 31, 2023
Pacolet Milliken, LLC (“Pacolet”), a sustainability-focused, family-owned investment firm, announced the consummation of a joint venture investment with Evensol LLC (“Evensol”), a leading developer of renewable biogas assets, on January 18,…
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Clemson University forms new school as globe switches to electric vehicles
January 31, 2023
The South’s fast rise as a leader in the building of electric vehicles and the batteries to power them is helping drive Clemson University’s decision to form a new school…
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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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Nick Murray to serve as state director for Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina
December 7, 2022
Today, Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina (“CCE-SC”) congratulated current state director, Matt Orr, on his new position as U.S. House Representative-elect Russell Fry’s (SC-7) chief of staff in…
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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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Developing a new source of clean energy with the universe’s most abundant element
November 28, 2022
Green energy is taking a step forward at Clemson University with new research that could help hasten the development of turbines that are fueled by hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant…
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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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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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Dominion Energy offers energy assistance as temperatures rise
August 15, 2022
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding Available With extreme temperatures and high humidity on the rise, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for…
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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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Duke Energy responds to rising costs with $100,000 in grants to senior mobile meal programs in South Carolina
July 20, 2022
When times are tough and many feel a strain on their pocketbooks, older South Carolinians who are already in need of nutritious meals and the nonprofits that serve them can…
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South Carolina Power Team welcomes Amy Hansen
July 20, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Amy Hansen as the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager. As the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, Amy’s responsibilities include office management, executive…
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Spring Valley graduate is first to land skilled craft career through new SC Chamber-Dominion Energy partnership
July 20, 2022
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
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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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Kristen Beckham joins Pine Gate Renewables as new Director of Government and External Affairs
June 27, 2022
Pine Gate Renewables announced that it has hired a new strategic engagement and communications expert to join its regulatory and government affairs team, continuing the company’s goal of forging partnerships…
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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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Duke Energy programs offer relief from high cooling costs this summer
June 13, 2022
The warm days of summer are here, which means it is a prime time for a combination of outdoor activities and the cool comfort of indoors. Duke Energy is offering…
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Renu Energy Solutions supports Wild Hope Farm’s journey to net zero with new solar installations
June 3, 2022
Two new solar arrays, composed of 62 panels, will increase Wild Hope Farm’s clean energy generation capacity and support their net zero energy goals Renu Energy Solutions, a locally-owned and…
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Duke Energy supports fellow first responders in South Carolina with more than $500,000 in grants to support emergency preparedness
June 2, 2022
Funding will support 34 nonprofits and government agencies from across the state Grants up to $20,000 will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning…
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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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Duke Energy caps off monthlong focus on sustainability efforts across South Carolina with $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC
May 3, 2022
Duke Energy celebrates national Arbor Day by awarding a $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC, an initiative by the South Carolina Floodwater Commission and the S.C. Tree Farm Committee to help communities…
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Duke Energy celebrates Earth Day with $100,000 in grant funding to improve access to South Carolina parks and trails
April 23, 2022
Funding is part of a $400,000 monthlong campaign focused on sustainability and environmental efforts across the Palmetto State On Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants…
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Dominion Energy and S.C. Department of Education announce winners of Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing contest
April 21, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina recognized for being easy to do business with
April 14, 2022
Dominion Energy South Carolina has been recognized as one of the easiest utilities to transact business with, according to Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm. Dominion Energy…
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Dominion Energy announces seasonal opening for Lake Murray park sites
April 11, 2022
Public beach will remain open through Labor Day Dominion Energy will open its public parks on the Irmo and Lexington sides of the Lake Murray dam for the 2022 recreation…
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