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Energy

Aug 31, 2020

Stimulus Research Program announces 2020 projects

Under the S.C. EPSCoR Stimulus Research Program, state universities are delving into projects ranging from replacing damaged blood vessels to transcending the boundaries of lithium ion batteries.

Aug 27, 2020

Duke Energy selects properties for site readiness

Duke Energy has selected three properties across the state for its 2020 Site Readiness Program which helps enhance sites for business and industrial development with help from Global Location Strategies, Strategic Development Group and S

Aug 17, 2020

USDA invests $37 million in rural S.C. energy projects

Roughly $37 million in USDA funding will be used by 12 rural companies and farms including Cherokee County’s new Mohea Solar Energy Center to install renewable energy systems or make improvements to cut utility costs.

Aug 14, 2020

Duke foundation puts $200,000 in grants toward S.C. equality programs

The Duke Energy Foundation announced the recipients of $200,000 in employee-directed grants to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina committed to social justice and racial equity.

Aug 10, 2020

Spinx Co. enters the food truck business

The Spinx Co. enters the food truck business by bringing the Cluk Truk to life. The mobile kitchen will serve a menu centered around the fried chicken items served at most of the Greenville-based retail chain’s convenience stores.

Aug 7, 2020

Nonprofit compensation bill becomes law, broadband bills introduced

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., recently introduced three bills he says will address the impact of COVID-19 across the country and the Palmetto State.

Aug 7, 2020

Greenville QT stores, Pendleton Place offer safe place for youth

Greenville County Quik Trip stores are partnering with Pendleton Place to offer quick retreat sites for youth in crisis.

Aug 7, 2020

Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber open small business mentorship grant

The Duke Energy Foundation has provided $100,000 in grant funding to the S.C. Chamber of Commerce to finance business management mentorships for 56 small businesses across the state.

Jul 31, 2020

Duke Energy Carolinas proposes lower electric bills

Duke proposal would lower power bills for business by 5.6% and industrial electric bills by 9.8%. New rates require approval from Public Service Commission of South Carolina.

Jul 17, 2020

Energy companies, Bank of America expand solar power in state

Bank of America plans to help Duke Energy, NativeEnergy and Birdseye Renewable Energy expand their solar energy portfolio in low-to-moderate income communities across the Carolinas and Texas.

Jul 14, 2020

Historic Greer lights up with CenterG’s first phase

Aside from a nameplate inlay in the center of Trade and Randall streets, downtown Greer was a few bricks away from fulfilling a vision eight years in the making through its CenterG Project, a key phase in the city's master plan.

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.