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Energy

Aug 10, 2020

Spinx Co. enters the food truck business

The Spinx Co. enters the food truck business by bringing the Cluk Truk to life. The mobile kitchen will serve a menu centered around the fried chicken items served at most of the Greenville-based retail chain’s convenience stores.

Aug 7, 2020

Nonprofit compensation bill becomes law, broadband bills introduced

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., recently introduced three bills he says will address the impact of COVID-19 across the country and the Palmetto State.

Aug 7, 2020

Greenville QT stores, Pendleton Place offer safe place for youth

Greenville County Quik Trip stores are partnering with Pendleton Place to offer quick retreat sites for youth in crisis.

Aug 7, 2020

Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber open small business mentorship grant

The Duke Energy Foundation has provided $100,000 in grant funding to the S.C. Chamber of Commerce to finance business management mentorships for 56 small businesses across the state.

Aug 5, 2020

Charleston energy software company raises $29 million investment

A second round of funding for a Charleston software company focused on energy savings for homeowners brought in $29 million from investors recently. Palmetto, which has employees working across the […]

Jul 31, 2020

Duke Energy Carolinas proposes lower electric bills

Duke proposal would lower power bills for business by 5.6% and industrial electric bills by 9.8%. New rates require approval from Public Service Commission of South Carolina.

Jul 31, 2020

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.

Jul 17, 2020

Energy companies, Bank of America expand solar power in state

Bank of America plans to help Duke Energy, NativeEnergy and Birdseye Renewable Energy expand their solar energy portfolio in low-to-moderate income communities across the Carolinas and Texas.

Jul 14, 2020

Historic Greer lights up with CenterG’s first phase

Aside from a nameplate inlay in the center of Trade and Randall streets, downtown Greer was a few bricks away from fulfilling a vision eight years in the making through its CenterG Project, a key phase in the city's master plan.

Jul 6, 2020

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.

Jun 29, 2020

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.

Jun 24, 2020

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.