Santee Cooper approves $500,000 EV grant program
January 24, 2022
Seeks community projects that advance EV adoption Santee Cooper will offer grants designed to help transform the Grand Strand and other parts of the utility’s service territory into electric vehicle-friendly…
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Dominion Energy shares energy-saving tips to reduce winter heating costs
January 13, 2022
With winter well underway, Dominion Energy is providing easy, straightforward tips to help customers manage their energy use during the colder months. “Colder outside temperatures this time of year mean…
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Dominion Energy to test sirens at Lake Murray Dam
January 10, 2022
Dominion Energy South Carolina will conduct the annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens Tuesday, Jan. 11, at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. Testing…
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Sustain SC announces 2022 Board appointments
January 10, 2022
Sustain SC, an economic and conservation driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2022-23 Board of Directors with the addition of…
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Dominion Energy employees deliver hundreds of food baskets to Midlands families in need
December 20, 2021
Dominion Energy launched its annual Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project across the Midlands this month as employees delivered more than 550 food baskets and hundreds of toys to families facing…
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Santee Cooper Board names new President and CEO
December 16, 2021
Jimmy Staton brings deep, diverse experience The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved the hiring of Jimmy Staton, a utility executive with extensive experience in electric and natural gas…
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Santee Cooper donates electric vehicle chargers
December 14, 2021
Santee Cooper is helping make owning – or at least charging – an electric vehicle a little easier. Recently, the utility upgraded outdated electric vehicle chargers across Horry County. Santee…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong effort to fight hunger with nearly $150,000 in ‘surcee’ grants to South Carolina community agencies
November 30, 2021
Duke Energy has closed out a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina with nearly $150,000 in surprise microgrants to community organizations across…
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BASF expands apprenticeship program in Clemson, Seneca
November 22, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Clemson, South Carolina site and for its expanded apprenticeship program at its Seneca, South Carolina site. The program is…
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Four Ways to Protect Yourself from Utility Scammers This Holiday Season
November 17, 2021
Dominion Energy urges customers to remain vigilant about utility scams Each year, utility customers experience a surge in scam phone calls, especially around the holidays. This Utility Scam Awareness Week…
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Camp Hall closes Campus 1 sale with Magnus Development Partners
November 10, 2021
South Carolina-based real estate developer Magnus Development Partners completed the purchase of 10+ acres on Camp Hall’s Campus 1, where they plan to break ground before the end of this…
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Duke Energy joins forces with Harvest Hope Food Bank as $250,000 monthlong effort to fight hunger in South Carolina continues
November 9, 2021
Each week in November, Duke Energy will highlight the critical community partners that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina. This effort will provide nearly $250,000 to about 50…
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Sustain SC honors Boeing, SC Ports, Volvo Cars with inaugural Excellence in Mitigation Award
October 28, 2021
Sustain SC today honored three South Carolina organizations with the inaugural Excellence in Mitigation award, recognizing their efforts to bring economic development to our state while maintaining a positive conservation…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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WaterFurnace Geothermal Discovery Days kicks off inaugural event to educate the Upstate on geothermal heating technology
October 21, 2021
Partnership with Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and EDS Lighting & Underground Utilities helps homes and businesses achieve energy efficiency, save money WaterFurnace, the leading manufacturer of geothermal heat pumps in…
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Duke Energy commits nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural resources
October 6, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state. “We are committed…
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Brooke Daniels named as Palmetto’s Chief Business Officer & Chief of Staff
October 6, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing platform technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced that Brooke Daniels has joined Palmetto in the newly created dual positions of Chief…
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Dominion Energy partners with organization to install wheelchair ramps in Midlands homes
October 6, 2021
EmmanuWheel, a Midlands nonprofit that installs wheelchair ramps for mobility-impaired people, is among 26 South Carolina organizations to receive the latest round of Dominion Energy Critical Community Needs grants. Since…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Moore School partners with Dominion Energy and Richland County schools to launch high school pipeline program
September 27, 2021
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is partnering with Dominion Energy and Richland One and Richland Two school districts to develop a high school pipeline program.…
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Santee Cooper provides Green Power for 20 years
September 13, 2021
Twenty years ago this month, Santee Cooper became the first South Carolina utility to provide renewable power to customers, and Santee Cooper Green Power has helped power South Carolina ever…
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Duke Energy helps build South Carolina workforce with nearly $200,000 in grants with focus on veterans, underserved communities
September 2, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 10 South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s…
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Nearly $300,000 in grant funding now available for projects aimed at reducing diesel engine emissions
September 1, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that grant funding is available for the replacement or upgrade of older diesel engines in an effort to help…
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Upstate nonprofit meeting critical community needs awarded Dominion Energy grant
August 31, 2021
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 to 26 local nonprofits engaged in meeting the critical needs of South Carolina communities, including food, housing and medical care.…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina expands Small Business Energy Solutions Program
August 25, 2021
Program incentives now include HVAC system improvements Dominion Energy South Carolina small business and nonprofit customers are now eligible for thousands of dollars in incentives when making energy efficiency improvements…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina expands Small Business Energy Solutions Program
August 25, 2021
Program incentives now include HVAC system improvements Dominion Energy South Carolina small business and nonprofit customers are now eligible for thousands of dollars in incentives when making energy efficiency improvements…
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Dominion Energy connecting customers with available energy assistance
August 24, 2021
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding Available Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who are struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance funding currently available through the Low-Income Home…
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Ameresco announces joint venture with Hannah Solar Government Services
August 18, 2021
As an experienced government contractor, Ameresco will provide mentorship to Hannah Solar Government Services and bring cleantech solutions to customers in the Federal sector FRAMINGHAM, MA and SUMMERVILLE, SC –…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina Celebrates milestone of recycling 20,000 customer-owned appliances
August 12, 2021More than 2.4 million pounds of metal, plastic and glass recycled This week, Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrated its 20,000th appliance recycling program pickup with the Timms family. The company…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina emphasizes safety on National 811 Day
August 11, 2021
If a project involves digging, then a call to 811 is required Aug. 11 is a day to remember the importance of calling 811 The 811 service is free, required…
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Save money, stay cool as heat wave hits the Carolinas
August 2, 2021
Duke Energy offers tips, tools to help customers manage energy use and bills during heat wave. As temperatures threaten to reach triple digits in the Carolinas, Duke Energy is providing…
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College of Charleston implements new energy conservation measures
July 15, 2021
The College of Charleston is working with Siemens Industry to improve the university’s energy efficiency. Under an agreement signed during a ceremony on July 8, 2021, Siemens will identify and…
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Turner Padget successfully represents Alder Energy Systems in South Carolina –
July 13, 2021
Decision Sets Solar Policy for Next 10 Years In a breakthrough state policy decision in the solar energy industry, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (Commission) ruled in four cases…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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Palmetto launches operations in Central and Northern California
June 17, 2021
Company Providing Solar Installations and Services for Households Serviced by Pacific Gas & Electric Company Palmetto, a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, announced that the…
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Santee Cooper Board approves rates and terms for broadband initiative
April 26, 2021
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved rates and authorized execution of terms to help broadband providers more quickly build out retail service to unserved areas of South Carolina…
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Senior Duke Energy official to receive GEA’s highest award
April 20, 2021
By Alex Junes-Ward Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – executive vice president and chief legal officer for Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy – will be presented the Global Eco Adventures (GEA) Lifetime Achievement…
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Dominion Energy sees decline in gas line damages, encourages public to continue calling 811 before digging
April 7, 2021Dominion Energy sees decline in gas line damages, encourages public to continue calling 811 before digging Public encouraged to practice safe digging and use 811 service – it’s the law!…
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Dominion Energy offers $1 million in critical community needs grants
April 5, 2021
Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations across the company’s footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical needs in communities. For the sixth consecutive year, the Dominion…
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Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic
April 2, 2021
Duke Energy announced the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrates National Solar Appreciation Day, highlights solar growth in Palmetto State
March 12, 2021
Dominion Energy South Carolina ranks second for solar in the Southeast Dominion Energy South Carolina is celebrating National Solar Appreciation Day by highlighting the continued growth of solar generation in…
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National Smithsonian traveling exhibition now open in City of Westminster
March 12, 2021The City of Westminster has been selected as the only upstate stop for displaying the SC Humanities “Water/Ways” Exhibit. The Exhibit is now open at the Historic Westminster Train Depot,…
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Outgoing Dominion Energy SC executive leaves powerful legacy
March 3, 2021
It may seem odd for a man who spent the past 21 years overseeing power plants to stay in a cabin off the grid. But that’s how Jim Landreth, who…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina observes National Consumer Protection Week
March 2, 2021
In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Dominion Energy shares the most common warning signs of a utility scam and ways customers can protect themselves. “Criminals posing as Dominion Energy…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury indictment
February 25, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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Green Source Advantage offers more renewable energy options for South Carolina customers
February 23, 2021
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program in South Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers. View…
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Big savings possible for small businesses and nonprofits with Dominion Energy South Carolina incentive program
February 22, 2021
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program provides incentives to cover project costs – up to…
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Santee Cooper releases white paper on Black & Veatch report
February 10, 2021
SC Department of Administration Commissioned Independent Engineering Report Affirms Santee Cooper Operations and Practices Three Key Findings by Black & Veatch: Santee Cooper facilities are well constructed, in good condition…
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Contec, Inc. partners with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to complete solar installation at Contec’s global headquarters In Spartanburg
February 3, 2021Contec recently partnered with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to design, develop and install a roof and ground mounted solar project at their headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The two systems, totaling 625.5 kWdc, serve as…
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