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Dominion operates the Saluda Hydroelectric Project in Columbia. NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a merger agreement that would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility company. (Photo/Dominion Energy)
May 19, 2026

NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion Energy

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal creating the world’s larg-est regulated electric utility company.

Officials and company leaders celebrate the opening of Airsys’ new global headquarters campus in Woodruff, a $60 million investment focused on AI and data center cooling technology. (Photo/Airsys)
May 13, 2026

Airsys opens global headquarters in Woodruff

Airsys opened its global headquarters in Woodruff with a $60 million investment and plans for 215 jobs tied to AI cooling technology.

Suniva plans to open a 4.5-gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, investing $350 million and creating 564 jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 14, 2026

Suniva to build $350M solar factory in Laurens County

Suniva plans a $350M solar cell factory in Laurens County, creating 564 jobs and boosting U.S. energy manufacturing capacity.

John Frick has been named president and CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, succeeding into the role after more than two decades in public policy leadership. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 7, 2026

Electric Cooperatives of SC names John Frick CEO

  The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc. has named its longtime government relations chief, John Frick, as the association’s next president and CEO. In a corresponding move, General Counsel […]

Zero Industrial has expanded its leadership team as it scales clean energy projects across the U.S. and Canada. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 3, 2026

Zero Industrial adds energy leaders to drive growth

Charleston-based Zero Industrial names new chief commercial officer and board member as it expands clean energy projects across North America.

The University of South Carolina is leading a statewide effort to build a nuclear workforce and support future energy development. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Apr 2, 2026

USC launches Nuclear Workforce Initiative in SC

University of South Carolina launches Nuclear Workforce Initiative to boost training innovation and support growing nuclear energy demand.

Duke Energy has received approval to build a natural gas power plant in Anderson County to support South Carolina’s growing energy demand. (Rendering/Duke Energy)
Mar 27, 2026

Duke Energy secures approved for Anderson County gas plant

Duke Energy wins approval for a natural gas plant in Anderson County that the company says will support growth, create jobs and strengthen the energy supply.

Duke Energy Foundation is investing $500,000 in South Carolina to strengthen emergency preparedness and storm response through its HERO grant program. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 19, 2026

Duke Energy invests $500K in SC HERO grants

Duke Energy Foundation invests $500K in South Carolina HERO grants to boost emergency preparedness, training and storm response efforts.

Duke Energy workers walk through the turbine room at Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca. Environmental groups and Duke Energy reached a settlement tied to the utility’s proposal to merge its Carolinas and Progress subsidiaries. (Photo/Duke Energy)
Mar 10, 2026

Settlement reached in Duke Energy Carolinas merger case

Environmental groups reached a settlement with Duke Energy over its plan to combine Carolinas utilities, aiming to deliver savings and energy programs for SC customers.

Blue Ridge Electric Co-op first delivered electric service through powerlines in January 1941. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 27, 2026

Blue Ridge Electric CEO to retire, successor named

Blue Ridge Electric Co-op CEO Jim Lovinggood will retire after 44 years. The board named Zachary Hinton as successor, effective January 2027.

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Feb 25, 2026

SC NEXUS launches energy innovation accelerator

SC NEXUS and SCRA launch eiX in Greenville to accelerate advanced energy innovation and commercialize grid-resilient technologies.

Savannah River National Laboratory has launched the Mark-18A recovery program to extract rare plutonium-244 and heavy curium at Savannah River Site. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 18, 2026

Plutonium-244 recovery efforts begin at Savannah River Site

Savannah River National Laboratory launches Mark-18A recovery program to extract rare plutonium-244 and heavy curium at Savannah River Site.

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