SCE&G offers tips to help customers prepare for colder, winter weather
December 9, 2016
It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina. In observance, SCE&G is offering tips to help customers be more energy efficient and prepare for colder months ahead. “Colder weather is…
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SCE&G offers tips to help customers prepare for colder, winter weather
December 9, 2016
It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina. In observance, SCE&G is offering tips to help customers be more energy efficient and prepare for colder months ahead. “Colder weather is…
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SCE&G ranked among top utilities in national customer engagement study
December 8, 2016
SCE&G has been named a top utility for customer engagement in a new national study released this week. The company is one of just 46 utilities nationwide earning top ratings…
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SCE&G ranked among top utilities in national customer engagement study
December 8, 2016
SCE&G has been named a top utility for customer engagement in a new national study released this week. The company is one of just 46 utilities nationwide earning top ratings…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2017 budget
December 5, 2016
In its 2017 spending plan approved today, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors held operating and maintenance costs to 2016 levels. The board also approved capital investments in new nuclear…
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Santee Cooper Board increases incentives for community, rooftop solar programs
December 5, 2016
Santee Cooper customers who install rooftop solar panels or buy into Solar Share, the utility’s community solar project, will see their solar investment pay off much sooner under new incentives…
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Adger Solar investing $200 million in Clarendon County solar projects
November 22, 2016
Solar Farm Development To Bring $200 Million In New Investment Adger Solar, a clean energy development company, intends to invest $200 million in two separate solar farm projects in Clarendon…
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Adger Solar investing $200 million in Clarendon County solar projects
November 22, 2016
Solar Farm Development To Bring $200 Million In New Investment Adger Solar, a clean energy development company, intends to invest $200 million in two separate solar farm projects in Clarendon…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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SCE&G observes National Energy Action Month, shares energy efficiency tips with customers
October 20, 2016
October is National Energy Action Month, and in observance, SCE&G is reminding customers of tips and programs to make their homes more energy efficient. “The national observance provides a great…
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SCE&G restores power to more than 90 percent of customers following Hurricane Matthew
October 12, 2016
SCE&G has restored power to more than 90 percent of its customers following Hurricane Matthew, down from a peak of 290,000 outages at the height of the storm last weekend.…
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SCE&G restores power to more than 90 percent of customers following Hurricane Matthew
October 12, 2016
SCE&G has restored power to more than 90 percent of its customers following Hurricane Matthew, down from a peak of 290,000 outages at the height of the storm last weekend.…
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SCE&G provides update on Hurricane Matthew restoration progress
October 11, 2016Keller Kissam, SCE&G president of retail operations, met with reporters Oct. 10 to discuss restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at…
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SCE&G provides update on Hurricane Matthew restoration progress
October 11, 2016
Keller Kissam, SCE&G president of retail operations, met with reporters Oct. 10 to discuss restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at…
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SCE&G provides estimated restoration times for counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
SCE&G is providing county-by-county estimates for restoring power to customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Estimated times of restoration can be found online by clicking the county name on SCE&G’s outage…
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SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight
October 9, 2016
SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…
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SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight
October 9, 2016
SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…
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SCE&G monitoring Hurricane Matthew; offers safety and preparedness tips
October 3, 2016
SCE&G is monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew and encouraging customers to prepare now for the potential impacts of severe weather, which could include power outages. “We don’t yet know…
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SCCEBA member unveils South Carolina’s largest solar powered flea market
September 28, 2016
Last week, Charleston, S.C. based Southern Current, in partnership with Coastal Carolina Flea Market and SCE&G, held an unveiling of the largest privately owned, self-financed solar-power installation on the SCE&G…
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SCCEBA member unveils South Carolina’s largest solar powered flea market
September 28, 2016
Last week, Charleston, S.C. based Southern Current, in partnership with Coastal Carolina Flea Market and SCE&G, held an unveiling of the largest privately owned, self-financed solar-power installation on the SCE&G…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook
September 7, 2016
Highlights Benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $46/barrel (b) in August, a $1/b increase from July. This was the fourth consecutive month in which Brent spot crude…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook
September 7, 2016
Highlights Benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $46/barrel (b) in August, a $1/b increase from July. This was the fourth consecutive month in which Brent spot crude…
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SCCEBA works to build a clean energy transportation plan for S.C.
September 6, 2016
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, clean energy representatives and thought leaders from all over North and South Carolina came together in Cayce, S.C. at the SCANA headquarters to talk about…
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SCCEBA works to build a clean energy transportation plan for S.C.
September 6, 2016
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, clean energy representatives and thought leaders from all over North and South Carolina came together in Cayce, S.C. at the SCANA headquarters to talk about…
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Santee Cooper preparing for Hermine
September 1, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – As Tropical Storm Hermine continues heading toward South Carolina, Santee Cooper is making preparations to respond to any power difficulties the storm brings to the utility’s…
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Renewable energy expert to lead research, education at Clemson’s North Charleston site
August 25, 2016
A renewable energy expert who has held several leadership positions in industry and academia will play a central role in building Clemson University’s new research and graduate education programs at…
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Solar Fintech company launches premier solar loan in South Carolina and North Carolina
August 8, 2016
As the solar market in the Southeastern U.S. booms, BlueWave, a Boston-based Community Solar development and fintech company, has brought its premier solar loan product to North Carolina and South Carolina. Homeowners in North Carolina and South…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016C bond sale
July 22, 2016
 MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $52.4 million in revenue obligation bonds during a special telephonic board meeting. The proceeds will be…
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NABCEP nationally accredited solar company launches new location
July 12, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Yes Solar Solutions, a premier solar installer, announced its new office, located in the Banks Commerce Industrial Center in North Charleston, S.C. The solar company has…
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SCE&G program offers incentives for recycling secondary refrigerators and freezers
July 11, 2016
Incentives include $50 rebate, free pickup and improved energy efficiency CAYCE, SC – Recycling old, secondary refrigerators and freezers just got easier. SCE&G’s new appliance recycling program for residential electric…
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SCE&G program offers incentives for recycling secondary refrigerators and freezers
July 11, 2016
Incentives include $50 rebate, free pickup and improved energy efficiency CAYCE, SC – Recycling old, secondary refrigerators and freezers just got easier. SCE&G’s new appliance recycling program for residential electric…
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Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorizes nuclear fixed price option
July 1, 2016
Board also approves $831 million bond sale MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized the utility to proceed with securing an option that substantially fixes…
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SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act
June 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…
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SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act
June 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…
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SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand
June 27, 2016
SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…
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Santee Cooper appoints new officers
June 22, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved two new officers. Dom Maddalone has been named senior vice president of information systems and chief information officer,…
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SCE&G urges customers to prepare for 2016 hurricane season
June 1, 2016
Today marks the beginning of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, and SCE&G encourages customers to take time now to understand hurricane risks, get prepared, make a plan and stay informed.…
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SCANA declares regular dividend on common stock for Q2 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive…
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SCANA declares regular dividend on common stock for Q2 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held in Columbia, South Carolina, with Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive…
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SCANA reports financial results for first quarter 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the first quarter of 2016 of $176 million, or earnings per share of $1.23, compared to $400 million, or earnings…
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SCANA reports financial results for first quarter 2016
April 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the first quarter of 2016 of $176 million, or earnings per share of $1.23, compared to $400 million, or earnings…
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Santee Cooper announces spring Mini-Bond sale
March 28, 2016
Santee Cooper’s spring 2016 Mini-Bond sale is April 1-29 and offers investors the opportunity to purchase tax-free bonds for as little as $200. Santee Cooper Mini-Bonds, which are tax exempt,…
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Santee Cooper board increases incentives, sets April 1 as launch for community, rooftop solar programs
March 21, 2016
Solar Share will be state’s first community solar program The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved South Carolina’s first community solar project and new rebates for its community and…
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Interior Department announces next step in Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Planning Process for 2017-2022
March 15, 2016
Proposal for next Five-Year Program continues balanced approach to leasing; proposal protects sensitive resources, and asks for public comment on additional protections Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell (pictured left)…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Lexington County
March 1, 2016
Company investing more than $30 million in three additional Lexington County solar projects Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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