In twist, blocking AT&T deal could hurt rivals | Reuters

Nicola Leske

"T-Mobile USA would emerge as a stronger, scrappier competitor thanks in large part to the hefty breakup fee it is entitled under the AT&T deal. And on its own, it is likely to fight harder for the low end of the market that is currently the playing ground for the likes of Sprint Nextel Corp, MetroPCS Communications Inc and Leap Wireless International, analysts said.

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David Wright Elected NARUC President

"At the conclusion of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ 123rd Annual Meeting here, the more than 130 State commissioners in attendance elected Commissioner Wright as President of the Association. Commissioner Wright succeeds NARUC President Tony Clark of North Dakota, whose term expired today. Under NARUC bylaws, Association presidents serve one year terms"

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S.C. customer advocate: Slash Duke Energy rate hike 60% - Charlotte Business Journal

John Downey

"The $90.7 million increase in revenue from the rates proposed by the S.C. Office of Regulatory Staff would reduce Duke’s overall rate increase to 5.8% from the utility’s proposed 14.6%.
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SCE&G continues tree trimming in Columbia - Local / Metro - TheState.com

"SCE&G said the trimming will increase the reliability of electric service and improve safety. The guidelines include removing vegetation within eight to 12 feet below and beside the power lines and up to 20 feet above the power lines. The work, which has been criticized by many as too aggressive, will be monitored by the city’s forest and beautification division.
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Columbia Regional Business Report | Columbia, SC

"Cayce-based SCANA Corp. today named Steve Byrne president of South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. Generation and Keller Kissam to be president of SCE&G Retail Operations, effective Dec. 1.

Byrne and Kissam assume their roles simultaneously with SCE&G President and SCANA President and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Marsh beginning his tenure as SCANA chairman and CEO."

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Apple plans N.C. solar farm | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper

Apple plans N.C. solar farm | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper:

Dianne Straley

"Permits issued by Catawba County show that the computer titan has been approved to reshape the slope of some of the 171 acres of vacant land it owns on Startown Road, opposite the data center, to prepare for building a solar farm.

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Rate hike boosts SCANA’s earnings - Business - TheState.com

Kristy Eppley Rupon

"South Carolina’s only Fortune 500 company raised its electric rates 2.5 percent in July 2010 and 1.2 percent last July. The company is prohibited from raising rates again until after next July, according to its agreement with the S.C. Public Service Commission.
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