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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dominion Energy commits $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts
March 16, 2020
$250,000 committed to American Red Cross to help its response $750,000 committed to nonprofits as response plans develop and local needs are defined RICHMOND, Va. — The Dominion Energy Charitable…
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Tiger Wells joins Duke Energy
December 16, 2019
In October, Tigerron “Tiger” Wells, Esq. joined Duke Energy as its State Government Affairs Director for the State of South Carolina. An attorney and seasoned government affairs professional, Wells brings…
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GreenGasUSA and Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) announce renewable gas injection point
December 2, 2019
GreenGasUSA and Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) announced an agreement to construct the first renewable natural gas injection point on DECG’s interstate pipeline system. The injection point will be located…
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Dominion Energy launches energy-saving program in Columbia
November 20, 2019
Customers benefit from cost-saving measures Dominion Energy hosted a kickoff event in partnership with the City of Columbia at the Busby Street Community Center to inform residents of the Neighborhood…
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Dominion Energy Solar for Students Program expanding to South Carolina
November 6, 2019
As Dominion Energy dramatically expands its renewable energy infrastructure, it is increasing the number of sites for its Solar for Students program and expanding the initiative to South Carolina. Sponsored…
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South Carolina Clean Energy Conference to take place in November
October 2, 2019
SCCEBA is revving up for the South Carolina Clean Energy Conference, formerly known as the Clean Energy Summit. This truly a one-of-a-kind conference will allow leading influencers and national energy experts…
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Dominion Energy shares small changes to help customers make big differences during National Energy Action month
October 1, 2019
Fall is the perfect season to think of ways to make your home more energy efficient, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of time or money. “A few…
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NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Marion County
September 18, 2019
Company Investing $8.75 Million in New Facility National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer, announced the development of Cardinal Solar LLC, a new solar power…
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The COMET is now using biodiesel in its 39 diesel buses
August 5, 2019
Starting this week, The COMET is now using a B5 bio-diesel blend in its 39 large transit buses. This is another initiative at The COMET to help improve the air…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Darlington County
July 16, 2019
Company Investing More than $141 Million in Solar Farm Development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with…
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South Carolina clean energy trade group adds utility, solar representatives to board
July 16, 2019
Organization also announces new Strategic Advisory Committee Chair The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. They are: Mark…
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Santee Cooper Board names Mark Bonsall new CEO
July 9, 2019
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Mark Bonsall, a proven utility executive who most recently served as CEO of the Salt River Project (SRP), as its new President and…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina earns American Gas Association Safety Award
July 1, 2019
Employee commitment to safety and company culture key to safety recognition Dominion Energy South Carolina was recently awarded a 2018 American Gas Association (AGA) Safety Achievement Award for outstanding commitment…
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Eastover Solar launching Richland County solar project
May 22, 2019
Utility-scale solar developer investing $80 million in Eastover solar farm Eastover Solar – a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Energy, an experienced utility-scale solar project developer – announced plans to…
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative unveils Tri-County Global Industrial Site
May 22, 2019Economic development on the I-26 corridor between Orangeburg and Columbia is getting a major boost with the opening of the new Tri-County Global Industrial Site. Tri-County Electric Cooperative in partnership…
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Santee Cooper asserts sole ownership of Summer 2 and 3 equipment in complaint against Westinghouse Electric Co.
May 15, 2019
Santee Cooper filed a federal complaint seeking a formal declaration that Santee Cooper is sole owner of equipment purchased for the failed V.C. Summer 2 and 3 project and asking…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County
April 30, 2019
Company investing $14 million in solar farm development . Southern Current, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County. The company is investing $14…
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Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…
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Upstate Forever stands against Duke’s plan to increase fees
March 6, 2019
Upstate Forever stands against Duke Energy’s plan to charge its South Carolina Duke Energy Carolinas customers the highest mandatory fees of any investor-owned utility in the country. The planned increase…
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Big benefits for small businesses through SCE&G’s Energy Solutions Program
March 6, 2019
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from SCE&G’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program has provided more than $5.5 million in incentives since 2014,…
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Experience spring savings through SCE&G’s EnergyWise Savings Store
March 4, 2019SCE&G is offering electric customers spring savings and an opportunity to stock up on energy efficient lightbulbs and smart power strips through its EnergyWise Savings Store. Now through March 14…
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Dominion Energy increases funding for environmental grants to SC nonprofits, schools
March 1, 2019
Increased funding of grants is among community benefits of SCANA-Dominion Energy merger Includes classroom grants up to $5,000 for eligible K-12 schools Deadline to apply is April 30 Nonprofit…
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First Reserve acquires SC-based Refuel, Inc. and West Oil, Inc.
February 23, 2019First Reserve announced the creation of a retail fuel distribution investment platform in the Southeastern United States. First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Serve & Connect to expand ‘Greg’s Groceries’
February 12, 2019
Dominion Energy has awarded a $10,000 grant to Serve & Connect to support Greg’s Groceries. An initiative within Serve & Connect’s Compassionate Acts Program, Greg’s Groceries provides officers with boxes…
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SCE&G customers to see benefits of Dominion Energy-SCANA merger beginning with February bills
February 11, 2019
SCE&G implementing lower electric bills in February Further reductions in May for fuel and DSM riders Company addresses customer questions about cash refunds Beginning with the February billing cycle, customers…
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Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
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Lake Murray begins to return to normal level this week
January 29, 2019
SCE&G, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, will begin refilling Lake Murray as the scheduled drawdown period ends. Starting Friday, Feb. 1, the lake level will slowly rise and is expected…
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Survey says 91.8 percent of Santee Cooper residential customers are satisfied with service
January 29, 2019
Santee Cooper continues to top the national average for residential customer satisfaction, according to the most recent independent survey. Some 91.8 percent of residential customers are satisfied, up slightly from…
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South Carolina counties receive more than $226 million in 2018 property tax payments
January 16, 2019
Property tax payments from SCANA and its subsidiaries, which are becoming Dominion Energy Company pays approximately $17 million more than last year Richland, Lexington counties receive largest payments SCANA Corporation…
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