Santee Cooper again exceeds national average in customer satisfaction survey
January 26, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper continues to exceed the national average in residential customer satisfaction and specifically excels in customer service, reliability, rates, value and conservation, according to an…
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SC Ports Authority Handles Heaviest Energy Project Move
January 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority recently handled one of its heaviest energy project moves to date, a 1.5 million pound Westinghouse Electric Company steam generator for the South Carolina…
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Duke Energy names Melissa Anderson chief human resources officer
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, NC – Duke Energy has named Melissa Anderson senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 21, 2015. Anderson will be responsible for human resources policy, strategy and…
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Graham Pleased with SRS Funding in Year-End Spending Bill
December 11, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today said he was pleased with the funding provided for Savannah River Site (SRS) in the year-end spending bill, also termed…
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Santee Cooper approves $5 million in industrial development loans
December 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $5 million in loans today to advance industrial development projects that will benefit Anderson and Orangeburg counties, bringing to…
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EPA Announces New Energy Star Tool for Homeowners to Save Money, Energy This Winter
December 8, 2014WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its Energy Star Home Advisor, an online tool designed to help Americans save money and energy by improving the…
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Wind Energy Symposium to be held at Coastal Carolina University
October 26, 2014
Wed., Oct. 29, 2014, 11:30 a.m. |Â Forum to educate and determine public receptivity to wind energy in S.C. Â The Coastal Carolina University (CCU) Marine Systems Department will host…
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ATP-SC, LLC and Midlands Biofuels to Grow Bio-Crops in Allendale, SC
October 22, 2014
ALLENDALE, SC –Â Â ATP-SC, LLC and Midlands Biofuels jointly announced today their innovative collaboration to grow bio-crops, as well as produce, sell, and utilize solid and liquid bio-fuels to expand the…
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Santee Cooper Board Authorizes Rate Study
October 19, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to study the utility’s current electric rates and whether the rates will support future expenses, in particular…
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Santee Cooper Board Authorizes Rate Study
October 19, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to study the utility’s current electric rates and whether the rates will support future expenses, in particular…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue  next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue  next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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Santee Cooper is giving away energy-efficient LED bulbs to kick off Public Power and Customer Service weeks
September 25, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will be giving away highly efficient LED bulbs to its residential customers beginning Monday, Oct. 6, as a way to promote energy efficiency and…
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Grants Kick Off with Biofuel Production Stakeholder Meetings
September 15, 2014The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) will host two meetings as part of a USDA Office of Rural Development Rural Business Enterprise Grant designed to connect economic…
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Santee Cooper board approves $10.8 million in economic development loans
August 25, 2014
Santee Cooper approves $10.85 million in loans for four industrial development projects serving rural South Carolina  MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $10.85 million in…
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SCE&G reminds residents to always call 811 before digging
August 11, 2014
CAYCE, SC –Â National 811 Day is Aug. 11, and South Carolina Electric & Gas hopes the date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call…
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SCE&G reminds residents to always call 811 before digging
August 11, 2014
CAYCE, SC –Â National 811 Day is Aug. 11, and South Carolina Electric & Gas hopes the date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call…
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South Carolina’s Solar Pioneer Receives Statewide Renewable Energy Award
August 11, 2014
Bruce Wood recognized for his decades-long push to improve availability of solar energy options Bruce Wood, owner of Greenville-based Sunstore Solar Energy Solutions, was named winner of the 2014…
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South Carolina’s Solar Pioneer Receives Statewide Renewable Energy Award
August 11, 2014
Bruce Wood recognized for his decades-long push to improve availability of solar energy options Bruce Wood, owner of Greenville-based Sunstore Solar Energy Solutions, was named winner of the 2014…
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SCE&G Offers Tips For Managing Summer Energy Costs
July 14, 2014CAYCE, SC – Summer weather is heating up, but staying cool doesn’t have to drive up energy costs. Homeowners can take some simple steps to manage their power bills this summer.…
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SCE&G Offers Tips For Managing Summer Energy Costs
July 14, 2014CAYCE, SC – Summer weather is heating up, but staying cool doesn’t have to drive up energy costs. Homeowners can take some simple steps to manage their power bills this summer.…
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Santee Cooper Board Approves 2014 Series AB Bond Sale
June 16, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC –The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $642,275,000 in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. The issue included $600,000,000 in tax-exempt…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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Buddy Hill Joins Meridian Energy & Environment
June 10, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC –  Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, is pleased to announce that Lewis (Buddy) Hill, P.G., has joined the firm’s Site Assessment Team as a senior consultant. He was…
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Santee Cooper Announces Revenue Bond Sale
June 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a tax-exempt revenue bond issue totaling between $300 million and $500 million this week, with a portion of the 2014A Series bonds…
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Santee Cooper statement on EPA proposed CO2 rule for existing power plants
June 3, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The following is a brief statement of response to the EPA’s proposed CO2 rule for existing power plants, issued earlier today: Today’s EPA-proposed rule would require…
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EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants
June 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – At the direction of President Obama and after an unprecedented outreach effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is today releasing the Clean Power Plan proposal, which for the first time…
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EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants
June 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – At the direction of President Obama and after an unprecedented outreach effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is today releasing the Clean Power Plan proposal, which for the first time…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 21, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First…
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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Announces Debt Offering
May 21, 2014
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it sold, in a negotiated offering, $300 million principal amount of its First…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC –Â Â After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC –Â Â After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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SCE&G Sets Super Module CA20 in V.C. Summer Unit 2 Nuclear Island
May 12, 2014CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), placed on May 9, 2014, the CA20 module in the nuclear island of V.C.…
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Southeast Regional EV Readiness Conference Series
September 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – September 28, 2012 – The October 23rd SE EV ReadinessConference will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd, at the ColumbiaMetropolitan Convention Center. The fiÂrst SoutheastRegional Electric Vehicle…
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Charleston Based Veteran Business Expands to Maine
September 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 5, 2012 – Hannah Solar Government Services LLC is pleased to announce that Environmental Chemical Corporation, based in Marlborough, MA has awarded the company a contract…
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SCE&G and Riverkeeper reach agreement on ash storage
August 20, 2012CAYCE, SC – August 20, 2012 – South Carolina Electric & Gas(SCE&G) and the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation today announced theyhave reached a settlement of a suit brought by the SouthernEnvironmental…
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Clean energy census shows that SC has 17,000 clean energy-related jobs
August 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – The SC Clean Energy Business Alliance(SCCEBA) is pleased to announce that the 2011 Renewable Energy andEfficiency Industries Census, recently completed by NC State…
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Wal-Mart Foundation and Plug In Carolina Create a Cleaner Electric Vehicle Charging Network
July 24, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2012 – This week at the South Carolina CleanEnergy Summit, Plug In Carolina received a check for $35,000 from theWalmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. The…
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Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) Adds SC to Regional Chapter Network
July 23, 2012SC Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA), AEE and EnergyFoundation release census, primer examining South Carolina’s advancedenergy industry COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), anational business…
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Hannah Solar Government Services LLC Awarded Solar Contract
July 19, 2012Veteran Business Expands in Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – July 17th, 2012 – Hannah Solar Government Services LLC announced that Hightower Construction Company, based in Charleston, South Carolina, has awarded the…
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2012 SC Clean Energy Summit to be powered 100% by clean energy generated in SC
July 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 28, 2012 – When the first-ever SC Clean Energy Summit takes place in Columbia on July 18, it will be powered entirely by renewable energy. South…
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SCE&G Files for Annual Adjustment Under Natural Gas Rate Stabilization Act
June 18, 2012CAYCE, SC – June 15, 2012 – South Carolina Electric &Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG),filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and theSouth Carolina…
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New South Carolina Digging Law Begins Today
June 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 7, 2012 – If you are planning a summer landscape project or other outdoor building project such as installing a new mailbox post, fence, deck, basketball…
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SCE&G Files for Rate Adjustment Under Base Load Review Act
June 1, 2012CAYCE, SC – May 30, 2012 – South Carolina Electric &Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG),filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and theSouth Carolina…
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Santee Cooper, AMP sign letter of intent for V.C. Summer negotiations
April 25, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 24, 2012 – Santee Cooper announced it has signed a letter of intent with American Municipal Power Inc., (AMP) to explore the possible purchase of…
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NuHub Partners With Holtec International to Compete for $452M Department of Energy Grant for SC
April 24, 2012Partnership Supports Construction at Savannah River Site and Jobs in SC COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2012 – NuHub has partnered with HoltecInternational, Inc., a diversified energy technology company supplyingequipment and…
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SCE&G Honored with Governor’s Volunteer Award
April 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC -April 18, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley presented SouthCarolina Electric & Gas with the 2012 South Carolina Governor’sVolunteer Award at a ceremony at the State House. SCE&G employeesfrom…
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APPA awards Santee Cooper reliability designation
April 16, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 16, 2012 – Santee Cooper has earned Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) recognition from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the highest…
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Santee Cooper, South Mississippi enter into letter of intent for share of V.C. Summer Nuclear Station units 2 and 3
April 16, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – April 16, 2012 – Santee Cooper and South Mississippi Electric Power Association announced that a letter of intent had been jointly executed, which provides for negotiations…
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