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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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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