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Westinghouse expanding Richland County operations
The global supplier of nuclear technology is investing $131 million in its Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins. Upgrades to the facility, operating since 1969, will include
Study measures economic impact of Savannah River Site
A report released today examines SRS's economic impact on the five-county area the site spans in South Carolina and Georgia. The site's total economic impact includes hundreds of millions spend on area small businesses and
Project expected to save Richland One $57 million
The two-phase project, in partnership with Schneider Electric, will add solar arrays to the roofs of 15 district campuses and guarantee Richland One nearly $57 million in energy savings during the next 20 years.
Former SCANA CEO sentenced to 2 years in federal prison
Former SCANA Corp. CEO Kevin Marsh has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in the V.C. Summer nuclear debacle. Marsh, 66, pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
Almost $3 million in federal funding available to reduce diesel emissions
An EPA program includes $294,000 available to S.C. county, city or local governments, private organizations, businesses and universities to replace or upgrade older diesel engines. Up to 100% of project costs may be funded.
Dominion expands energy incentive program to cover HVAC upgrades
The company's Small Business Energy Solutions program, which has provided financial incentives to upgrade lighting and refrigeration since 2014, will now include energy efficiency improvements to heating and cooling systems.
Company putting $75 million into Barnwell solar project
Barnwell PV 1, a solar solutions company, announced plans Thursday to invest $75 million in a Barnwell County facility. Founded in 2010, Barnwell PV 1 LLC is a developer of renewable energy generation facilities.
Settlement would reduce Dominion rate increase by almost $8 per month
The agreement, subject to S.C. Public Service Commission approval, would mean a typical residential rate increase of $1.81 per month. Dominion Energy requested an average rate increase of $9.68 per month in August 2020.
Viewpoint: PSC hearing reveals truth about rooftop solar
The S.C. Public Service Commission held a hearing on a proposed Solar Choice Tariff on Feb. 23. Frank Knapp Jr., president and CEO of the S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce, offers his viewpoint on the issues involved.
4 S.C. organizations receive diesel emission reduction grants
DHEC's State Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, funded by the EPA, awarded grants totaling more than $285,000. Recipients included a Lexington County propane business and a Fairfield County biofuel company.
Westinghouse locating new facility in Clarendon County
The nuclear power company's operations at 1878 Joe Rogers Jr. Blvd. in Manning will expand Westinghouse's welding and machining capabilities. It is expected to be complete by January 2021.
SCANA settles Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit
SCANA will pay a $25 million penalty and SCANA and SCE&G will pay $112.5 million in disgorgement plus prejudgment interest. The SEC alleged the companies defrauded investors through false statements regarding the V.C. Summer project.
