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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Dominion Energy South Carolina offers five tips to help customers during colder months
February 1, 2021
When cold weather hits, energy use often increases. Dominion Energy is providing tips to help customers be more energy efficient while they continue to be comfortable at home this winter.…
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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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Santee Cooper seeks input on broadband principles to guide support for expanding access
December 15, 2020
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors recently endorsed principles that will guide the utility’s implementation of an initiative to facilitate the expansion of broadband access to unserved areas across the…
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Dominion Energy names Georgetown native to newly created executive position
December 9, 2020
Felicia Howard, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, will become Dominion Energy’s vice president of economic development strategy, Jan. 1, 2021. Howard is being promoted into the newly created position…
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Logisticus Group partners with Georgia Tech Team for the afterlife of wind turbine blades
December 1, 2020Wind turbines are, by design, green solutions for the production of power. Wind turbines produce zero carbon emissions; however, the blades themselves pose an environmental challenge as the blades depreciate.…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate hike for its South Carolina customers. In a letter to the…
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Utility Partners of America announces 200,000 incident-free hours
November 17, 2020
Milestone safety achievement highlights UPA’s work on SoCalGas project Utility Partners of America (UPA), a leading provider of project management, construction management, operations, maintenance and professional services for utilities and…
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Reedy Falls Group sets up shop at Endeavor
November 16, 2020
Move into coworking community opens new channels and unleashes creativity Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that Reedy Falls Group, a…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina increases incentives for appliance recycling program through December
November 14, 2020
In observance of National Recycling Day Nov. 15, Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing its commitment to protecting the environment and the communities we serve while reminding customers of the…
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Refuel announces agreement to acquire operating assets of Holmes Oil, Inc.
November 13, 2020CHARLESTON, SC – Refuel Operating Company, LLC (“Refuel”), a Charleston, South Carolina-based retail and wholesale fuel distribution and convenience store business, today announced that it has entered into an agreement…
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The Duke Endowment invests in the International African American Museum
November 10, 2020$1.25 Million Grant Awarded The International African American Museum announced a $1.25 million grant received from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private philanthropic trusts in the Southeast. The…
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy acquires Dominion Energy natural gas business
November 2, 2020
As of November 1, 2020, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has completed its acquisition of Dominion Energy’s Gas Transmission and Storage business in the eastern region. This new company, BHE GT&S, is…
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy completes acquisition of majority of Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business
November 2, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – Berkshire Hathaway Energy announced it has completed the purchase of Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business, exclusive of Questar Pipeline Group. The transaction consideration…
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Santee Cooper Board approves $638.2M bond sale
October 28, 2020
Continuing its work to reduce debt and costs to customers, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $638.2 million in bond sales today that will do two things: Refund $569.6…
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Dominion Energy recognizes October as Energy Action Month with ways customers can save
October 5, 2020In observance of National Energy Action Month, Dominion Energy South Carolina encourages customers to make their homes and businesses more energy efficient with easy, do-it-yourself tips – just in time…
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Duke Energy invests more than $350,000 in projects that help preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural places
September 29, 2020
The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $350,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.…
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NARENCO establishing operations in Florence County
September 17, 2020
Company Investing $20 Million Into Solar Power Project NARENCO, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company is investing $20…
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Duke Energy reaches deal with Vote Solar, Sunrun, renewable energy advocates to modernize, expand rooftop solar in South Carolina
September 17, 2020
Duke Energy announced an agreement with leading solar installers, environmental groups and renewable energy advocates that, if approved by regulators, will create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in…
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Santee Cooper, Westinghouse finalize settlement
August 31, 2020
Santee Cooper to begin equipment sales immediately Santee Cooper and Westinghouse Electric Co. finalized terms of a settlement over ownership of equipment associated with the V.C. Summer project, giving Santee…
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Dominion Energy announces four new solar projects planned in South Carolina
August 27, 2020
Construction of a 6-megawatt (AC) Dominion Energy-owned solar facility in Bamberg County has begun. When it enters service in the fourth quarter of this year, the facility will provide enough…
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Eaton launches first-of-its-kind capacitor recycling program as part of effort to drive a more circular economy
August 26, 2020
GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
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Duke Energy plans gradual return to standard business operations while continuing to assist South Carolina customers in need
August 19, 2020
Company provides enhanced flexibility for customers experiencing payment challenges Duke Energy will begin its standard billing and payment practices in South Carolina in the coming weeks, keeping service disconnections for…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina requests regulatory review of electric rates
August 17, 2020
Requested increase to base rates is first in eight years Dominion Energy South Carolina filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina an application requesting an overall 7.75% increase…
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Duke Energy provides $200,000 in grants to support 18 organizations focused on social justice, racial equity in South Carolina
August 14, 2020
The Duke Energy Foundation announced the recipients of $200,000 in employee-directed grants to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina committed to social justice and racial equity, part of an overall $1…
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Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber of Commerce partner to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
August 7, 2020
New $100,000 program to offer intense mentoring to 56 small businesses, half of which are owned by minorities and women Online classes will be offered to additional businesses across South…
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Palmetto closes on $29 million Series B raise
August 3, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto, a software company focused on simplified energy savings for homeowners, announced that it has completed a $29 Million Series B raise. Investors from a wide range of…
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Fuel savings will decrease bills for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning this fall
August 3, 2020
Duke Energy Carolinas is proposing a decrease in monthly fuel costs for its South Carolina customers beginning this fall as part of an annual adjustment of the actual cost of…
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No-contact appliance recycling available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers
July 31, 2020
Dominion Energy South Carolina’s residential electric service customers can schedule a free, no-contact pickup of their old, unused or unwanted, secondary refrigerators and freezers. Appliances collected are recycled through the…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces amount raised for charity through Blue Ridge Fest
July 20, 2020
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announced the distribution of $144,000 to 12 local non-profit organizations in Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties through Blue Ridge Fest despite its cancellation due to…
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Dominion Energy commits $35 million to initiative supporting historically black colleges and universities, minority student scholarships
July 16, 2020
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is launching a $35 million initiative in support of African American and underrepresented minority students. This six-year program will support historically black colleges and universities in…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina offering small businesses big benefits through increased program incentives
July 8, 2020
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program recently increased incentives from 80% of project costs to…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina launches new EnergyWise Savings Store
June 16, 2020
Dominion Energy South Carolina recently launched its new, online store to improve the shopping experience available to eligible residential electric customers looking to purchase Energy Star-certified products like LED lightbulbs,…
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Santee Cooper, Central begin process to add up to 500MW solar power
June 8, 2020
Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative have launched a bid process seeking to purchase up to 500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale solar power through several projects to be…
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Dominion Energy commits $5 million to social justice, community rebuilding efforts
June 4, 2020
$4 million committed to community nonprofits for social justice, equality, rebuilding $1 million committed to supporting minority-owned, small businesses Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and its charitable foundation are committing $5…
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Dominion Energy adapts to ensure safe, quick response to hurricanes across Virginia, Carolinas during coronavirus pandemic
June 3, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. — Tropical Storm Bertha signaled the start of hurricane season when it made landfall last week in South Carolina. Dominion Energy customers in Virginia and the Carolinas can…
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Hill Electric launches new website
May 27, 2020
Hill Electric– a valued partner in Upstate industrial electrical contractor services– recently launched a new website designed to showcase its services, core values, and legacy. The new site highlights the…
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Duke Energy Foundation encourages grant requests to fund programs that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural places
May 21, 2020
Qualified nonprofits, government entities managing parks and trails can request up to $10,000 for beautification, safety improvements The Duke Energy Foundation invites South Carolina nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and…
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Dominion Energy contributes $250,000 to expand EnergyShare into South Carolina to Help Low-Income Customers
May 20, 2020
As the company continues to observe Community Action Month, Dominion Energy has finalized the expansion of EnergyShare into South Carolina with a $250,000 donation to the program, which is administered…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook – May 2020
May 12, 2020
Highlights Global liquid fuels Although all market outlooks are subject to many risks, the May edition of EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty because the…
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COVID-19 Impact on Energy Storage Sector
May 7, 2020
By Ron MacDonald Despite the wrecking ball that the pandemic has been on the global economy, businesses and residences will continue to operate as long as there is reliable power…
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Duke Energy Foundation donates $150,000 to agencies in South Carolina helping pay energy bills during COVID-19 crisis
May 6, 2020
About 550 households will receive support through the Energy Neighbor Fund and Share the Warmth programs The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $150,000 donation to support low-income customers in…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina gas operations employees receive top safety award
April 28, 2020
As communities across the nation manage the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus, Dominion Energy has been focused like never before on meeting the needs of our customers safely…
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Dominion Energy recognized nationally for excellence in safety
April 27, 2020
As communities across the nation manage the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus, Dominion Energy has been focused like never before on meeting the needs of our customers safely…
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