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Redwood Materials has opened its $3.5B lithium-ion battery recycling facility in South Carolina, with plans to create 1,500 jobs at Camp Hall Commerce Park. (Rendering/Redwood Materials)
Aug 8, 2025

GM, Redwood — with SC presence — team up on EV battery energy storage

GM and Redwood Materials partner to repurpose EV batteries for U.S.-made energy storage systems amid surging electricity demand and infrastructure needs.

Santee Cooper has named Tami Wilson as its new chief financial and administration officer as Ken Lott steps down from the position. (Photo/Santee Cooper)
Aug 4, 2025

Santee Cooper names new chief financial officer

Santee Cooper appoints the executive as it begins an $8B capital plan; longtime leader Ken Lott to retire.

The Nuclear Company Chief Nuclear Officer Joe Klecha, left, speaks during a stop by The Nuclear Frontier national campaign in 2024 at Nucor’s headquarters in Charlotte. (Photo/The Nuclear Company)|The Nuclear Company Chief Nuclear Officer Joe Klecha, center, visits Georgia Tech’s nuclear engineering program during a stop by The Nuclear Frontier national campaign in July 2024. (Photo/The Nuclear Company)
Jul 22, 2025

How The Nuclear Company in Columbia aims to combat the US’s looming energy crisis

The Nuclear Company moved its HQ to Columbia, creating 100+ jobs and advancing fleet-based nuclear reactor construction to address U.S. energy demands.

Goodwill will open the Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Greenville to train workers for clean energy jobs like solar, EV tech and heat pump installation. (Photo/Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina)
Jul 9, 2025

Goodwill to open clean tech job training lab in Greenville

Goodwill will open the Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Greenville to train workers for clean energy jobs like solar, EV tech and heat pump installation.

South Carolina was awarded nearly $125 million in federal funding Monday to launch new statewide programs that will expand residential-serving community solar and grow its clean energy workforce, fueling renewable energy solutions to the Palmetto State’s growing energy generation demands. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 9, 2025

Massive $112M solar farm coming to Richland County

Pontiac Solar LLC will build a $112.5M solar farm, powering the entire state and boosting Richland County’s sustainability and economy.

First commissioned in 1984, the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station originally had regulatory approval to operate for 40 years. (Photo/Dominion Energy)
Jul 2, 2025

V.C. Summer nuclear station license extended through 2062

Dominion Energy's V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Fairfield County receives NRC approval to extend its license 20 more years, ensuring power through 2062.

The Nuclear Co., which is leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction, has hired Microsoft and Tesla engineering veteran Owen Lloyd as vice president, software engineering. (Photo/The Nuclear Co.)
Jun 11, 2025

Former Microsoft, Tesla engineer joins The Nuclear Co. in Columbia

The executive will lead the company's AI-driven platform for nuclear reactor construction.

Jeff Griffin brings 35+ years of nuclear experience and leadership in DOE and national labs. (Photo/Savannah River Nuclear Solutions)
Jun 9, 2025

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions names new president and CEO

The executive brings 35+ years of nuclear experience and leadership in DOE and national labs.

Operators at the Solid Waste Management Facility at the Savannah River Site are removing waste drums from overpacks to separate drums ready to be shipped to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant from those that are not yet ready for shipment. The overpacks are standard waste boxes containing a group of drums. They perform removal activities in a plastic hut, using full personal protective equipment. (Photo/Savannah River Nuclear Site)
Jun 3, 2025

Savannah River Site nears nuclear reactor waste removal milestone

Just over 400 transuranic waste containers remain at Savannah River Site as workers prepare final shipments to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

May 29, 2025

Savannah River Mission Completion in Aiken names new president

Thomas Burns Jr. has been named president of Savannah River Mission Completion, succeeding Dave Olson in leading the SRS liquid waste cleanup program.

May 22, 2025

SC Energy Security Act clears way for new gas plant amid concerns

The SC Energy Security Act could boost Lowcountry energy output with a new gas plant, but critics warn of higher rates and environmental concerns.

South Carolina was awarded nearly $125 million in federal funding Monday to launch new statewide programs that will expand residential-serving community solar and grow its clean energy workforce, fueling renewable energy solutions to the Palmetto State’s growing energy generation demands. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 21, 2025

South Carolina-based Silfab Solar acquires EnPV patents to boost panel tech

Silfab Solar acquires EnPV’s solar tech patents to advance U.S.-made, high-efficiency panels with cutting-edge back-contact cell architecture.