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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrate The Season gives over $1 million to local charities
February 2, 2021
The 10th annual Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour raised more than $55,000 in 2020 for local charities, bringing Celebrate The Season’s total in charitable donations to more than…
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Santee Cooper Board approves Turka settlement
January 25, 2021
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved a settlement agreement in the case of Murray C. Turka et al v. South Carolina Public Service Authority et al. The agreement…
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Santee Cooper issues 2020 progress update
January 11, 2021
Santee Cooper has made significant progress in our efforts to boost accountability, pay down debt, return money to customers and deliver leaner, greener energy. Those efforts are detailed in our…
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Diverse students encouraged to apply for new scholarship program by Dominion Energy
January 6, 2021
Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. The scholarships will be the first made…
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Department of Energy selects Battelle Savannah River Alliance for $3.8 billion contract to manage Savannah River National Laboratory with UofSC, other SC colleges
December 28, 2020
The Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BRSA) Team was selected by the Department of Energy to manage one of the country’s premier environmental, energy, and national security research facilities—the Savannah River…
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