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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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 …
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, economic-development, energy, headlines, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, headlines, law, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, headlines, law, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, government, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, government, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, headlines, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, headlines, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper announces office closures, adds mobile app and online payment portal
January 22, 2018
Santee Cooper will be closing three of its retail offices this year, saving customers approximately $1 million annually. Santee Cooper is also adding an enhanced online payment portal, a new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move, philanthropy
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, headlines, on-the-move
SCE&G files formal request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw COLs for VCS units 2 & 3
December 29, 2017
SCE&G, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, has filed a formal request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to withdraw the combined operating licenses (COLs) for VC Summer Station Units 2…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper Board approves 2018 Budget
December 11, 2017
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.1 billion budget for 2018 at its regular monthly meeting today. The 2018 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.8…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper crews traveling to hurricane-ravaged U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power
November 20, 2017Santee Cooper crews departed today for the U.S. Virgin Islands to help restore power to the region ravaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September. Some residents of the U.S.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA), announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a 540-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural-gas-fired power…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SCE&G to acquire natural-gas-fired power plant
November 17, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA), announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a 540-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural-gas-fired power…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Beautiful places across South Carolina will benefit from nearly $500,000 from Duke Energy
November 13, 2017
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $500,000 in 14 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy awards $550,000 to organizations serving Veterans and Military Families in seven states
November 9, 2017
Dominion Energy announced today it will give more than a half million dollars to eleven nonprofit organizations providing essential support services to active duty, veterans and military families in seven…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
SCE&G monetizes guaranty settlement payments from Toshiba
September 28, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, announced that it, along with Santee Cooper, has sold to Citibank all future guaranty settlement payments, due after…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SCE&G monetizes guaranty settlement payments from Toshiba
September 28, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, announced that it, along with Santee Cooper, has sold to Citibank all future guaranty settlement payments, due after…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move, utilities
SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017
SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move, utilities
SCE&G continues power restoration following Tropical Storm Irma
September 12, 2017
Tropical Storm Irma moved through South Carolina on Monday, bringing high winds, rain and leaving 154,000 SCE&G customers without power. Crews immediately began restoration efforts and worked through the night…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, non-profit, on-the-move
Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, non-profit, on-the-move
Carter announces retirement after 35 years at Santee Cooper
August 25, 2017
Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement from Santee Cooper after a 35-year career that saw Santee Cooper triple in generating capacity and number of customers served.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move, uncategorized, utilities
Carter announces retirement after 35 years at Santee Cooper
August 25, 2017
Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement from Santee Cooper after a 35-year career that saw Santee Cooper triple in generating capacity and number of customers served.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move, uncategorized, utilities
Santee Cooper board cancels rate adjustment process
August 15, 2017
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to withdraw two proposed rate increases that if approved, would have taken effect in 2018 and 2019. The action follows the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, government, on-the-move
Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, government, on-the-move
SCANA reports financial results for second quarter of 2017
August 8, 2017
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2017 of $121 million, or earnings per share of $0.85, compared to $105 million, or earnings per share of $0.74,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy
SCANA reports financial results for second quarter of 2017
August 8, 2017
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2017 of $121 million, or earnings per share of $0.85, compared to $105 million, or earnings per share of $0.74,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy
SCE&G to cease construction of the new nuclear project
July 31, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE: SCG), announced that it will cease construction of the two new nuclear units (Units) at the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SCE&G to cease construction of the new nuclear project
July 31, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE: SCG), announced that it will cease construction of the two new nuclear units (Units) at the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move, utilities
SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move, utilities
SCE&G meets solar power milestone
July 25, 2017
SCE&G customers are producing 43 megawatts (MW) of electricity from their own solar generating systems – that’s more than one percent of the five-year retail peak demand on SCE&G’s system,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
