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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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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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 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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Dominion Energy gifts nearly 1800 memberships to students

  February 8, 2020

Today, teams from the International African American Museum (IAAM), Dominion Energy, and Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) gathered at the museum’s headquarters to stuff and seal Charter Membership packages.  The packages…

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The Hubbell Foundation donates $20,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina

  January 24, 2020

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the charitable arm of Hubbell Incorporated, parent company of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based…

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Santee Cooper board approves 2020 budget

  December 16, 2019

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today the budget for 2020. The budget includes a combined total for capital and non-fuel O&M for calendar year 2020 of $715.1 million…

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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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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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Santee Cooper Board approves 2019A bond sale

  November 13, 2019

Achieves projected $40 million debt service savings by 2036 The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $163 million in variable rate revenue obligation bonds during a special…

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Santee Cooper recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

  October 29, 2019

Santee Cooper has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation and environmental initiatives…

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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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Santee Cooper approves new business forecast

  September 9, 2019

Santee Cooper has a clear mandate to modernize its resources, increase efficiency and pay off its debt without additional burden to its customers. The Santee Cooper Board, with unanimous approval…

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Duke Energy names new South Carolina state president

  August 9, 2019

Duke Energy announced a change in its executive leadership in South Carolina that will continue the company’s long-standing commitment to its 760,000 electric and 162,000 gas customers in the Palmetto…

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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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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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Jason Epstein, CEO, Southern Current DG

  May 14, 2019

Southern Current is a diversified solar energy provider that is located in Charleston, SC. They have developed large scale solar facilities across the United States for utilities. They have also…

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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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