Ten at the Top to host Upstate Air Quality Advisory meeting
April 25, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT), in recognition of National Air Quality Awareness Week (April 29 – May 3), is hosting the 2019 convening of the Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee…
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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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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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Duke Energy Carolinas program will provide South Carolina customers a new choice for solar energy
February 10, 2019
Duke Energy Carolinas is providing another affordable renewable energy option for its South Carolina customers that will enable them to see real savings in their monthly bills from the output of two…
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Santee Cooper advancing economic development in Cherokee County
February 8, 2019
Santee Cooper is providing the Gaffney Board of Public Works (GBPW) a $632,500 grant to help fund infrastructure needs at the Gaffney Industrial Park, a planned 339-acre site in Cherokee…
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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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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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Renewable Properties launching new solar projects in Spartanburg County
January 11, 2019
Company investing $22.7 million in solar farm development Renewable Properties, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is growing its solar farm portfolio with seven new…
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Coalition rolls out 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda for 2019
January 3, 2019
A coalition of solar industry groups, conservation organizations, and clean energy advocates announced the release of a 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda, calling on state lawmakers to pass a suite…
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Dominion Energy recognized as national leader in management practices, military friendly policies
December 6, 2018
Dominion Energy is being recognized as one of the most effectively managed companies in the U.S. and for its longstanding commitment to veterans and their families. The recognition comes from…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Orangeburg County
August 29, 2018
Company investing $28 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 a new…
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Duke Energy Foundation grants will help strengthen nonprofits, provide access to the arts in South Carolina
August 15, 2018
The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to 11 South Carolina organizations that impact communities served by Duke Energy through nonprofit capacity-building efforts, expanding access to arts and culture,…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Clarendon County
August 14, 2018
Company investing approximately $10 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 three…
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Firstfloor Energy Positive wins ‘Best Projects’ award in 18th Annual ENR Southeast Competition
August 13, 2018
Engineering News-Record, the leading trade publication for engineering and construction professionals, has announced the winners of its 18thannual Best Projects awards competition — and Raleigh-based Firstfloor Energy Positive earned the…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces addition of Blue Ridge Energy Services
August 2, 2018Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, long known for its commitment to quality service for its members, has announced the addition of Blue Ridge Energy Services. This new array of services is…
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Dominion Energy/SCANA merger receives approval of SCANA shareholders
July 31, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of SCANA’s shareholders. SCANA’s special shareholder meeting was…
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Duke Energy Carolinas proposes annual update to fuel charges for South Carolina customers
July 28, 2018
Duke Energy Carolinas made its annual filing with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for the costs associated with the purchase of fuel to generate electricity at its power plants.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors
July 23, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors. Mr. Condon will begin serving immediately. The…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Anderson County
June 22, 2018
Company Investing $30 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 five new…
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Duke Energy Foundation boosts South Carolina students, teachers and workforce through $660,000 in grants
June 12, 2018
2018 education and workforce development grants to benefit 16 organizations Funding will support innovative programs across Palmetto State Duke Energy has been powering South Carolina for more than a century, and…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018
SCANA Corporation Sets Date for its 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that it has established a record date of May 31, 2018, and a meeting date…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 17, 2018Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 16, 2018Dr. Brian Powell, Fjeld Professor of Nuclear Environmental Engineering and Science, joins Savannah River National Lab to conduct research in environmental remediation and disposal of legacy nuclear waste AIKEN, S.C.…
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Duke Energy helps South Carolina customers go solar with more than $50 million in rebates
May 7, 2018Students at Independence Elementary School in Rock Hill, S.C., recently celebrated a week of activities focused on science and technology by flipping the switch on the newest addition to the Patriots’…
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Rising fuel costs to increase Duke Energy Progress customer bills in South Carolina
April 30, 2018Duke Energy Progress is proposing an increase in monthly fuel costs for its South Carolina customers beginning this summer as part of an annual adjustment of the actual cost of…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative names Jim Lovinggood as President and CEO
April 25, 2018
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has named Jim Lovinggood as president and CEO. Lovinggood assumed the role in February 2018 and is only the third person to hold the utility’s top…
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Tindall Utility Division Utilizes NQA-1 Program in New Project
April 24, 2018Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division manufactured APS hatch plugs for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Arizona, the largest nuclear plant in the United States. GC Carolina Energy Solutions approached…
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Duke Energy awards $30,000 to Peace Center’s Field Trip Performance Series
April 9, 2018
The Peace Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation supporting the 2017-2018 Field Trip Performance Series, one of the Peace Center’s Community Impact initiatives. On the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster statement on H.4376, Santee Cooper Reform Bill
April 3, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the S.C. House of Representatives passing H.4376, a bill that, among other things, reforms the structure of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors…
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Stanford University Scholar-in-Residence Jeffery Ball to speak at Furman March 28
March 22, 2018
Global energy expert and former Wall Street Journal editor Jeffrey Ball will speak at Furman University Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference Center. His talk, “Sharp…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Southern Current launching new Solar Projects in Lee County
February 22, 2018
Company Investing $100 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 new facilities…
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Southern Current launching new Solar Projects in Lee County
February 22, 2018
Company Investing $100 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 new facilities…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 14, 2018
Development Will Bring Approximately $89 Million Investment Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 14, 2018
Development Will Bring Approximately $89 Million Investment Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89…
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Charles Dalton, 35-year President and CEO of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, honored with Order of the Palmetto
January 24, 2018Charles Dalton, 35-year President and CEO of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, was presented with the Order of the Palmetto Award, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, during his retirement reception…
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SCE&G earns “Emergency Recovery Award” for efforts to restore service after Hurricane Irma
January 10, 2018
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded SCE&G the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. “I am extremely proud of…
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Dominion Energy supports Critical Community Needs by giving more than $1 million to charity
January 9, 2018
Focus is on essential needs for shelter, access to health care, and food security in communities served by Dominion Energy Grants to be shared by 161 organizations in 11 states…
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Dominion Energy, SCANA announce all-stock merger
January 3, 2018Dominion Energy to fund $1.3 billion of cash payments to all SCE&G electric customers within 90 days after closing Estimated additional 5 percent rate reduction from current levels for SCE&G electric…
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Cypress Creek Renewables constructing new solar plant in Orangeburg County
December 19, 2017
75-megawatt facility to bring $115 million investment Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced a new $115 million…
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Cypress Creek Renewables constructing new solar plant in Orangeburg County
December 18, 201775-megawatt facility to bring $115 million investment Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced a new $115 million…
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TIO Networks data compromise potentially affects some Duke Energy customers
December 6, 2017
Duke Energy Carolinas customers who paid a bill at one of the company’s 550 authorized walk-in payment processing centers between 2008 and 2017 may be affected by a potential compromise…
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Savannah River National Laboratory chemical engineer receives Orth Lifetime Achievement Award
December 4, 2017
Savannah River National Laboratory has named Tracy S. Rudisill as the 2017 winner of the Donald Orth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the laboratory for technical excellence…
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