Energy

Clemson University researchers in North Charleston received funding from the Department of Energy to develop a new way of testing equipment on offshore wind turbines. The researchers will work to temper the effects of climate change. … Read More

After so many years of being rated the No. 1 city in the universe, it took some time to digest this new-to-us ranking from U.S. News & World Report. South Carolina is not No. 1, nor No. 2 or even No. 22. We are No. 42 in Best States. … Read More

Goose Creek could grow by 5,000 acres if a ballot referendum to start a municipal electric utility passes Dec. 3, a move that proponents say would provide an economic boost to the city and allow Century Aluminum to nearly double its work … Read More

The Reston, Va.-based subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America has opened five electric vehicle charging stations across South Carolina, including one in the Lowcountry. Electrify America is installing a network of chargers in the U.S. … Read More

A Berkeley County utility contractor was arrested by S.C. Department of Revenue agents on Friday and charged with failing to file tax returns and failing to account and pay over withholding tax for his employees. … Read More