COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during Hurricane Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can also report outages by using SCE&G’S mobile site on your phone or you can call the number on your screen. SCE&G is also warning people to stay…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Drivers in West Columbia need to be aware of lane closures this week. According to SCE7G, lanes along portions of I-26 in West Columbia will be closed from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. daily, July 16-July 19, as crews perform overhead electric line work across the roadway. The work will take place during overnight hours in coordination with the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get your house more energy efficient? SCE&G is hosting a community meeting about the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program. According to SCE&G, this meeting is for Blackville residents and will offer energy assessments, education and the direct installation of energy-saving improvements to more than 1,000 participating customers at no charge. In addition to the energy-saving measures,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can call SCE&G to schedule a free, home energy check-up, if you are a residential customer. The company says it is offering the check-ups–valued at 250 dollars–to help improve the energy efficiency of homes and manage energy consumption. Customers who schedule an appointment will also receive a free LED light bulb kit. A trained team member will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SCE&G electric customers can replace their old, incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star LED bulbs during the company’s ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer. You can purchase the bulbs through the offer on-line in the company’s EnergyWise Savings Store, say officials. The offer is only available until November 30th. “The ‘5 for $5’ LED lighting offer is a great way…
At the height of Tropical Storm Irma, more than 200,000 customers were without power across South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact Monday afternoon, local utilities are also ready. SCE&G says it has brought in additional crews, nearly 650, from states like Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama, and that’s in addition to the 2 thousand storm recovery crews already in the state. “The only way you can get the power…
NEW YORK, N.Y. – U.S. nuclear power giant, Westinghouse Electric, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, court records show. The company, owned by Japan’s Toshiba, has been struggling in recent years. Toshiba says acquiring Westinghouse has led to billions of dollars in losses. The chapter 11 filing has been largely expected. Westinghouse is building and engineering two new nuclear reactors for SCANA subsidiary…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In light of Hurricane Mathew SCE&G is providing helpful tips and information for customers who lose power. SCE&G offers the following safety and storm preparedness tips for customers: Report outages: By text: Register for SCE&G’s text option online at www.sceg.com. Simply log in to your account and look for the "Activate Text Options” under the "Account Options”…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is providing $1 million toward helping poor, elderly and disabled customers pay their utility bills. SCE&G announced Monday its donation to The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. The nonprofit’s regional offices in Aiken, Beaufort, Charleston, Columbia and Orangeburg will distribute the money. Eligible customers can get up to $500 annually…
