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Energy

Jun 17, 2020

Eaton expansion brings 30 jobs to Greenwood

Power management technology company Eaton is expanding its Greenwood County operations with the addition of 30 new jobs.

Jun 17, 2020

Ghost’ vehicles show how self-driving cars save energy

Clemson researchers develop algorithms that help autonomous vehicles anticipate the behavior of other traffic and save energy through reduced braking. Savings ranged from 8% to 23%, depending on the scenario.

Jun 16, 2020

New park to attract large industry to Greenville

Construction on a speculative 206,410-square-foot industrial building with office space, trailer storage and full dock packages is expected to begin any day now and reach completion in spring 2021.

Jun 12, 2020

Duke Energy Foundation awards $240,000 in grants

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $240,000 in grants to five S.C. organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives to grow the energy industry's workforce.

Jun 9, 2020

Greenlink receives federal funding for electric buses

Greenville Transit Authority will receive more than $5 million in federal funding this year to purchase electric buses and install charging infrastructure.

Jun 8, 2020

Upstate Giving, June 8, 2020

Broad River Electric Cooperative rounds up $17, 400 for nonprofits in the utility's service area.

May 26, 2020

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.

May 22, 2020

Duke foundation offers grants to organizations improving natural places

The Duke Energy Foundation is inviting S.C. nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and promoting the natural world to apply for grant funding to support their efforts.

May 20, 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.

May 13, 2020

Solar company to open southeastern distribution hub in Greenville

International solar manufacturer First Solar Inc. plans to open a 450,000-square-foot southeastern distribution hub near Greer’s Inland Port later this month.

Apr 14, 2020

Business fraud attempts rising amid COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has put a business twist on a scam that typically gets used against homeowners during natural disasters. The scam goes like this: Someone calls or emails you and says […]

Apr 1, 2020

Goose Creek sues Santee Cooper over electric service to Century Aluminum

Goose Creek has filed a lawsuit against Santee Cooper over the city’s right to provide electric utility service to customers who will be annexed into the city. A special referendum […]