SCANA reduces quarterly dividend rate by 80 percent
June 28, 2018SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 12.37 cents per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. The quarterly cash dividend has been reduced from…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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Save during the summer with SCE&G’s EnergyWise Savings Store
June 25, 2018New energy-efficient products now available in convenient, online store Smart lighting and advanced power strip product options are now available to SCE&G residential electric customers through the company’s EnergyWise Savings…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Anderson County
June 22, 2018Company 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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SCE&G files for decrease to natural gas rates under rate stabilization act
June 17, 2018South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff for a $22.6 million,…
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U.S. ENERGY SECURITY: Lessons from the battlefield that will save lives and ensure energy and economic security
June 12, 2018By Thomas S. Mullikin DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE IRAQ WAR, specifically the post-invasion conflict against Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), the resupply convoys of the United States and…
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U.S. ENERGY SECURITY: Lessons from the battlefield that will save lives and ensure energy and economic security
June 12, 2018By Thomas S. Mullikin DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE IRAQ WAR, specifically the post-invasion conflict against Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), the resupply convoys of the United States and…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018SCANA 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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Santee Cooper helps economic development at Laurens County Industrial Parks
May 30, 2018Santee Cooper recently approved a $3.25 million loan for an industrial building at the Hunter Industrial Park and a $385,000 grant to help provide critical infrastructure at the Clinton 26…
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Dominion Energy helps support new educational exhibits at Santee State Park
May 28, 2018Dominion Energy has donated $10,000 to Santee State Park for improvements to exhibits in the park’s visitor center. The grant is awarded through Dominion Energy’s philanthropic arm, the Dominion Energy…
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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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Dominion Energy awards $1 million in grants to improve environment, encourage stewardship
May 11, 2018Nearly 130 non-profit organizations and schools to share funding Grants support environmental education and stewardship initiatives in 12 states Since 2003, nearly $32 million donated to projects that protect and…
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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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Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018Dominion 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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Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018Dominion 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, 2018SCE&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, 2018SCE&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, 2018Governor 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, 2018Governor 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, 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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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, 2018Charleston, 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, 2018Charleston, 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, 2018Santee 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, 2018Santee 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, 2018The 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, 2018Governor 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, 2018Governor 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, 2018Calling 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, 2018Calling 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, 2018The 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, 2018The 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, 2018Global 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, 2018Santee 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, 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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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, 2018South 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, 2018SCE&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, 2018SCE&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, 2018Largest 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, 2018Starting 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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