Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018
Dominion Energy today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the state’s largest solar farm in Ridgeland, S.C. The 71.4-megawatt Solvay Solar Energy-Jasper County, S.C., solar array, and the 10-megawatt companion Ridgeland…
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SCE&G Observes Community Action Month
May 3, 2018
SCE&G is observing Community Action Month by partnering with organizations to complete weatherization projects and provide helpful information during community resource meetings and special events. The company is kicking off…
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SCE&G Observes Community Action Month
May 3, 2018
SCE&G is observing Community Action Month by partnering with organizations to complete weatherization projects and provide helpful information during community resource meetings and special events. The company is kicking off…
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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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House votes to drop SCE&G nuclear premium rate to zero
April 25, 2018
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to nonconcur with the Senate amendment to S. 954. “By allowing SCANA to continue to collect…
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House votes to drop SCE&G nuclear premium rate to zero
April 25, 2018House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to nonconcur with the Senate amendment to S. 954. “By allowing SCANA to continue to collect…
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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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Dominion Energy/SCANA merger could boost South Carolina economy by $18.7 billion
April 17, 2018
Charleston, Richland, Aiken, Dorchester and Beaufort counties top beneficiaries South Carolina could see more than $18.7 billion in increased economic output from the proposed merger of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D),…
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Dominion Energy/SCANA merger could boost South Carolina economy by $18.7 billion
April 17, 2018
Charleston, Richland, Aiken, Dorchester and Beaufort counties top beneficiaries South Carolina could see more than $18.7 billion in increased economic output from the proposed merger of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D),…
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Santee Cooper petitions to intervene in PSC proceeding
April 13, 2018
Santee Cooper submitted a petition to intervene in Public Service Commission proceeding 2017-370-E, concerning the proposed merger between SCANA Corp. and Dominion Energy and SCANA’s abandonment of the V.C. Summer…
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Santee Cooper petitions to intervene in PSC proceeding
April 13, 2018
Santee Cooper submitted a petition to intervene in Public Service Commission proceeding 2017-370-E, concerning the proposed merger between SCANA Corp. and Dominion Energy and SCANA’s abandonment of the V.C. Summer…
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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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Savannah River National Laboratory gives STEM students a look at careers in nuclear safeguards
April 4, 2018Workshop participants: (Standing L to R) Dennis Miller, Zachary Steckmann, Holly Watson (SRNS), Jack Hannum, Matthew Shalloo, Richard Marini, Alexander Grant, Thomas Martin (Kneeling L to R) Calen Raulerson,…
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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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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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Make a Call to 811 Part of Your Springtime Plans
April 2, 2018
Calling 811 before digging can prevent underground utility damage and keep communities safe As April marks the traditional start of construction activity and outdoor projects, utilities across the nation observe…
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Make a Call to 811 Part of Your Springtime Plans
April 2, 2018
Calling 811 before digging can prevent underground utility damage and keep communities safe As April marks the traditional start of construction activity and outdoor projects, utilities across the nation observe…
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Important Information from Dominion Energy on the pending amendments to S. 954
March 28, 2018
The following is a letter written by Dominion Energy in response to pending amendments to S. 954. Members of the South Carolina Senate 1100 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 …
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Important Information from Dominion Energy on the pending amendments to S. 954
March 28, 2018
The following is a letter written by Dominion Energy in response to pending amendments to S. 954. Members of the South Carolina Senate 1100 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 …
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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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Utility official touts Dominion-SCANA deal
March 15, 2018
Dominion Energy’s proposed $14.6 billion merger with South Carolina’s SCANA Corp. is a remedy for “the largest utility failure in modern history” – that is, the $9 billion loss of…
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Utility official touts Dominion-SCANA deal
March 14, 2018Dominion Energy’s proposed $14.6 billion merger with South Carolina’s SCANA Corp. is a remedy for “the largest utility failure in modern history” – that is, the $9 billion loss of…
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SCE&G Program Helps Business Customers Reduce Energy Costs
March 8, 2018
South Carolina businesses are reducing their expenses and saving energy with SCE&G’s EnergyWise for Your Business program. In 2017, SCE&G paid more than $3.2 million in incentives to help business…
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SCE&G joins utilities nationwide to educate customers about account security, phone phishing
March 6, 2018
SCE&G is reminding customers during National Consumer Protection Week (March 4-10) of steps they can take to protect their utility account, and avoid being victimized by callers posing as SCE&G…
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SCE&G joins utilities nationwide to educate customers about account security, phone phishing
March 6, 2018
SCE&G is reminding customers during National Consumer Protection Week (March 4-10) of steps they can take to protect their utility account, and avoid being victimized by callers posing as SCE&G…
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Dominion Energy’s newest natural gas infrastructure project meets growing energy need in South Carolina
March 5, 2018
Largest expansion in history of Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission meets growing need for clean and reliable natural gas in state Natural gas transported will be delivered to South Carolina…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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New SRNL agreement expands support for DOE long-term stewardship
March 1, 2018(L-R) Dr. Terry A. Michalske, Director of Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary Paul Dabbar, and Michael Budney, Manager of the Savannah River…
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SCE&G gives customers chance to turn old fridge into new cash
March 1, 2018
Starting today, SCE&G customers have a chance to win one of three smart thermostat prize packages. Valued at $400 each, this limited-time offer is available to SCE&G residential electric customers…
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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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SCE&G hosts neighborhood energy efficiency program in Blackville
February 7, 2018
Residents of Blackville attended a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, to receive information about an energy efficiency program that SCE&G is offering through March 2018 at no charge to residential…
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PurePower Technologies® appoints Greg Butler as Executive Vice President, Operations
February 5, 2018
COLUMBIA, SC – PurePower Technologies®, a leader in engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, has appointed Greg Butler as Executive Vice President of Operations. In…
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Prysmian Group joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
February 4, 2018
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable and systems industry, announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
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Federal Trade Commission grants early termination of antitrust waiting period for proposed Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
February 2, 2018
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that their proposed combination has cleared a key condition needed for completion. The Federal Trade Commission has granted early…
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Statement from Dominion Energy on South Carolina House Bill 4375
January 31, 2018
We did not see the proposed changes to South Carolina House Bill 4375 prior to introduction today, and are in the process of reviewing them. While our review is continuing,…
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The Brookland Foundation receives grant from Dominion Energy
January 31, 2018
Funding will help homeless adults and families in S.C. The Brookland Foundation, a community-based non-profit serving adults and children in the Columbia area, has received a $10,000 Critical Community Needs…
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Dominion Energy contributes $15,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry Program
January 30, 2018Dominion Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a Critical Community Needs Grant of $15,000.…
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Dominion Energy contributes $15,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
January 29, 2018Dominion Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a Critical Community Needs Grant of…
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Dominion Energy contributes $15,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
January 29, 2018Dominion Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a Critical Community Needs Grant of…
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