SCE&G completes Boeing’s solar rooftop project

"The 2.6 megawatt system is made up of more than 18,000 thin-film photovoltaic solar laminates that cover 10 acres on the roof of the 14-acre building.

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Marsh promoted to Scana CEO | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

John McDermott

"Kevin Marsh has been promoted to chairman and chief executive officer of Scana Corp., owner of South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. and the only Fortune 500 business based in the state. The change took effect Dec. 1. He succeeds William Timmerman, who retired Nov. 30.

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In other changes, Steve Byrne has been named president of SCE&G's generation business, and Keller Kissam has been named president of SCE&G's retail operations, also effective Dec. 1.

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Woodyard Fund keeps winter at bay - Local / Metro - TheState.com

Bertram Rantin

"The fund helps pay energy bills for Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Newberry County residents who are in crisis situations. Those needs are certain to be significant again this year as many continue to struggle to secure basic needs because of a job loss or other financial strain.
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Electric cooperatives support honor flight - The Item: AP News

Susanne M. Schafer

"COLUMBIA (AP) - South Carolina's electric cooperatives are donating $60,000 to send more than 100 aging veterans to Washington to see the monument to their service in World War II.
The 20 cooperatives announced Friday they were paying the entire bill for the 12th flight set up by the organization Honor Flights South Carolina, founded by Columbia restaurant owner Bill Dukes."

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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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