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V.C. Summer

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.

Santee Cooper and Brookfield signed an MOU to study completing two V.C. Summer nuclear reactors, a deal that includes $2.7B in cash and expanded SC energy capacity. (Photo/Santee Cooper)
Dec 11, 2025

Details emerge on proposed $2.7B sale of shuttered SC nuclear plant

Santee Cooper and Brookfield signed an MOU to study completing two V.C. Summer nuclear reactors, a deal that includes $2.7B in cash and expanded SC energy capacity.

V.C. Summer Nuclear Station's unit two is shown under construction near Jenkinsville, S.C., during a media tour of the facility Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Oct 28, 2025

Santee Cooper seeks to reboot abandoned $9B nuclear project

Santee Cooper has begun talks with a private firm to revive South Carolina’s abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear project, aiming to meet rising power demand.