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New $85 million solar project coming to Orangeburg County
Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital founded in 2019, is launching the 100-megawatt facility, which has additional energy storage capacity. The solar farm is expected to be operational in 2023.
New solar project planned for Florence County
Renewable energy producer NARENCO is investing $20 million in the project, to be located in Timmonsville. The array will produce up to 16 megawatts of solar energy.
Santee Cooper, Westinghouse reach equipment settlement
An agreement finalized Friday will give Santee Cooper ownership of all non-nuclear equipment associated with the V.C. Summer nuclear project. Santee Cooper and Westinghouse will split net proceeds from the sale of nuclear equipment.
Construction begins on Dominion-owned solar facility in Denmark
The 6-megawatt facility in Bamberg County will generate enough renewable energy to power an equivalent of 1,000 homes and is one of three solar arrays Dominion has purchased from Charleston-based Southern Current.
Dominion asks for 7.75% rate increase
The rate increase, which must be approved by the S.C. Public Service Commission, would increase the average residential electric bill by $9.68 a month, according to the company. The new rates would go into effect in March 2021.
Bowman Solar Project in Orangeburg County now online
Construction on the 101-megawatt solar farm began in the second quarter of 2019. The 849,940-panel project will generate enough to energy to power more than 14,000 homes, according to developer Pine Gate Renewables.
Dominion announces second-quarter net loss, leadership change
Dominion Energy cited worse-than-normal weather and Atlantic Coast Pipeline costs in the net loss of $1.2 billion. The company also promoted Robert Blue to president and CEO to succeed Tom Farrell, who will become executive chair Oct. 1.
Dominion, Duke abandon Atlantic Coast Pipeline plans
After the companies announced the $8 billion project's cancellation after years of legal challenges and construction delays, Berkshire Hathaway reached a $10 billion deal for Dominion's natural gas transmission and storage assets.
Central Electric Power Co-op to extend line with $70 million loan
The funds are part of the USDA's $1.6 billion investment in 21 states, including South Carolina, through its Electric Loan Program. The program will improve 9,138 miles of electric transmission and distribution line.
Dominion Energy extends no-disconnect policy
Dominion has suspended disconnects and waived fees until Sept. 14; the state mandate expired May 14. The company urged customers to contact Dominion about options, especially if they are having difficulty during the coronavirus pandemic.
Duke grant expands tech school line worker programs
S.C. Technical College's Lineworker Grant Program awarded grants in 2018 to Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Tri-County Technical College and York Technical College to expand or create programs, with additional funding in 2020.
Dominion expands bill pay assistance program into S.C.
EnergyShare, funded by shareholder dollars and monthly contributions from customers, employees and retirees, helps qualified low-income, disabled and elderly customers with electric and natural gas services.
