Green Power powers RBC Heritage eight years in a row
March 1, 2016
PGA TOUR members know what it’s like to swing for the green, and so do Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper. For the last eight years, they have joined forces…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook
February 11, 2016
Highlights North Sea Brent crude oil prices averaged $31/barrel (b) in January, a $7/b decrease from December and the lowest monthly average price since December 2003. Brent crude oil…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook
February 11, 2016
Highlights North Sea Brent crude oil prices averaged $31/barrel (b) in January, a $7/b decrease from December and the lowest monthly average price since December 2003. Brent crude oil…
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South Carolina ranks 2nd in % solar job growth nationally
February 10, 2016
The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org). This year’s State Census provides…
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South Carolina ranks 2nd in % solar job growth nationally
February 10, 2016
The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today released state-by-state data from its annual National Solar Jobs Census series via the State Solar Jobs Census Map (www.SolarStates.org). This year’s State Census provides…
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Grainger Generating Station stacks fall
February 8, 2016
Santee Cooper brought down Grainger Generating Station’s two, 300-foot stacks, the final significant structures to be removed in the ongoing dismantling of the station and a significant symbol of Santee…
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Riley Institute at Furman to co-present SC Energy Forum in Charleston Feb. 5
February 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – An in-depth discussion about three of the major energy issues facing South Carolina will take center stage when the eighth annual Law & Society Symposium is held…
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Santee Cooper concludes spill at Santee Spillway
January 20, 2016
Santee Cooper has concluded spilling operations from the Santee Dam on Lake Marion. The gates at the Santee Spillway were closed on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 17. Prolonged rainfall…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016 Series A refunding bond sale
January 9, 2016
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $543,745,000 in revenue obligation bonds, with proceeds designated to refinance a portion of the utility’s existing debt. The refunding produced…
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Santee Cooper increases spill rate at Santee Spillway
January 6, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper today is increasing its rate of spill from the Santee Spillway at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion to 97,000 cubic feet of water…
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Westinghouse completes acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc.
January 4, 2016
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of CB&I Stone & Webster, Inc. (Stone & Webster), the nuclear construction and integrated services business of Chicago…
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Santee Cooper increases spill rate at Santee Spillway
January 4, 2016
Santee Cooper today is increasing its rate of spill from the Santee Spillway at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion to 97,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs) —…
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Board authorizes Santee Cooper to execute new contract with Century Aluminum
December 29, 2015
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized management to execute a new power supply contract with Century Aluminum Co., to be effective Jan. 1, 2016. The three-year contract provides that…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Allendale County
December 21, 2015
Company Investing More Than $8 Million In Solar Project Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first…
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Santee Cooper announces deal in principle with Century Aluminum
December 19, 2015
Santee Cooper officials announced that Century Aluminum Co. has accepted a deal in principle regarding power supply to the Mt. Holly plant. The agreement is subject to approval by each…
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Sustainable Energy Solutions and Solbridge Energy Plan Merger to Form Southern Current
December 16, 2015
Solar developer, Southern Current to be formed January 2016 after merger of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Solbridge Energy. Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES) and Solbridge Energy are pleased to announce a…
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Santee Cooper Board promotes Singleton and Bennett
December 8, 2015
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved two new officers yesterday. Arnold R. Singleton is now a member of the executive leadership team as the senior vice president of power…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2015 Series E bond sale
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $300,000,000 in revenue obligation bonds at today’s meeting. The 2015 Series E includes $300,000,000 in…
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Santee Cooper Board approves two-year rate adjustment
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized today a two-year rate adjustment for customers in 2016 and 2017 with an average annual increase between the two…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016 Budget
December 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a $2.7 billion budget for 2016 today at its regular monthly meeting. The board also approved the 2017 and…
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South Carolina Power Team promotes Angelyn Thomas to Project Manager
November 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Angelyn Thomas to project manager. In this role Angelyn will focus on new industry recruitment and job…
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Santee Cooper Board approves nuclear construction contract, more certain path forward
October 27, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized a change to the contract for its joint expansion of V.C. Summer Nuclear Station with partner South Carolina Electric…
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Santee Cooper Board approves rooftop solar incentives
October 19, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper customers interested in purchasing or leasing rooftop solar panels or buying into a community solar program will benefit under a comprehensive incentive package approved…
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Santee Cooper concludes controlled spill at Santee Dam
October 14, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC — Santee Cooper ended its controlled spill at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion this morning. Spilling began on Sunday, Oct. 4, after historic rainfalls drenched much…
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Santee Cooper increases controlled spill at Santee Dam
October 7, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Earlier today, Santee Cooper increased its controlled spill at the Santee Dam today to 82,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs), in response to extreme…
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Relief efforts in the Carolinas get boost with $100,000 donation from Duke Energy
October 7, 2015
$80,000 donation to the American Red Cross in South Carolina $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross in North Carolina CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today announced a $100,000donation to the American…
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Santee Cooper announces spilling operation at Santee Dam
October 5, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The past several days of extreme rainfall throughout South Carolina have caused increased inflows to the Santee Cooper Lakes system, resulting in spilling operations on Lake…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Santee Cooper’s Green Power program produces 1 million megawatt hours of electricity
August 26, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper’s Green Power program hit a major milestone when it generated its 1 millionth megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity this week. That’s enough renewable energy…
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Santee Cooper board approves two officers
August 24, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved two new officers. Marc R. Tye is now executive vice president of competitive markets and generation, and Thomas B.…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…
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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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Southern Comfort Home Energy Solutions, LLC Selects Marketing Strategies Advertising & PR as Its Full-Service Marketing Partner
June 22, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Marketing Strategies, Inc., one of the southeast’s leading integrated marketing agencies has been named the agency of record for Southern Comfort Home Energy Solutions, LLC a newly…
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New Home Energy Savings Program to Benefit Low to Moderate and Fixed Income Residents in the Charleston Area
June 10, 2015
Pilot Program to Weatherize 80 Charleston Area Homes Over The Next Two Years NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Sustainability Institute, SCE&G and Boeing today announced a new pilot weatherization program,…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Announces Opening 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2015 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2)…
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South Carolina Power Team Sets Record Metrics
April 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team, its partners Santee Cooper, Central Electric Power Cooperative, and South Carolina’s 20 electric cooperatives reached record metrics for 2014 as a power system, resulting…
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Duke Energy to build fully lined coal ash landfills at Dan River and Sutton Plants
April 29, 2015
Full excavation and closure of ash basins by August 2019 Landfills to be built on plant property using industry-proven containment and monitoring technologies CHARLOTTE, NC – On site and on…
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Danny Kassis, V-P of SCE&G, to Speak at Small Business Lunch at Halls, May 7th
April 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The King Street Marketing Group and Halls Chophouse are pleased to welcome Danny Kassis,Vice President of Customer Relations and Renewables for South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G)…
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Demolition to begin on Grainger Generating Station
April 20, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has awarded the contract for the demolition of Grainger Generating Station near Conway to National Salvage and Service Corp. National Salvage and Service Corp.…
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Santee Cooper kicks off spring Mini-Bond sale
March 25, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper begins its spring 2015 Mini-Bond sale April 1, offering investors the opportunity to purchase municipal bonds throughout April for as little as $200. Santee…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Republican Governors Oppose EPA’s Ozone Regulation Proposal
March 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, along with 10 other Republican governors, sent a letter today to Gina McCarthy, President Barack Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, to express opposition…
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Green Power powers RBC Heritage seven years in a row
February 23, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Golf Tournament proudly announces “Our Greens are Green. Are Yours?” In its seventh year using 100 percent Green Power…
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2014 Celebrate The Season raises over $112,000 for charity
February 15, 2015
More than $409,000 donated to charities since 2011 MONCKS CORNER, SC – The 2014 Celebrate The Season, supported by 51 local businesses and organizations, raised $112,544.29 for charities serving…
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Santee Cooper approves 2015 ABCD bond sale
February 13, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $1.1 billion in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting. Nearly half of the amount…
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Santee Cooper partners with City of Georgetown to give free CFLs to electric customers
February 5, 2015
GEORGETOWN, SC – Santee Cooper and the City of Georgetown’s Electric Utility Department are teaming up to offer free energy-efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to Georgetown’s residential customers. Customers…
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Santee Cooper announces 2015 ABCD bond sale
February 4, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer next week a revenue bond issue of between $700 million and $1.2 billion, with some of the bonds sold through retail outlets.…
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Solar Farm Yields Good Lessons in First Year
January 29, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – In its first year of operation, the Colleton Solar Farm produced slightly more solar power than expected and demonstrated the benefits of panels that track the sun,…
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