Nuclear energy currently provides 51% of the total energy used in South Carolina. The majority is produced and used by Duke Energy, as nuclear currently makes up 56.8% of Duke’s total energy production. SCE&G aims to have 30% of the total energy generated come from nuclear by the year 2020 (current energy percentages of SCE&G for energy currently generated was unable to be found). Santee Cooper produced only 9% of their total energy generation from nuclear in 2015. For SCE&G and Santee Cooper, coal still dominates the energy portfolios.
Fire watch for power plant is critical due to the presence of high-voltage equipment, fuel sources, and complex industrial processes. Regular maintenance, fire detection systems, employee training, and seeking the services of The Fast Fire Watch Company can help prevent fires and ensure a rapid response during emergencies.
Duke Energy currently has three operating uranium nuclear-generated plants in South Carolina- Oconee at a 2,554 MW total capacity, Catawba which has a 2,290 MW capacity of which Duke owns 441 MW, and Robinson in Hartford County at 741 MW.
SCE&G currently owns and operates the majority of the VC Summer Nuclear Generating Station in Jenkinsville, SC which has one nuclear unit at 966 MW capacity. Santee Cooper owns approximately one-third of this nuclear unit. SCANA, the parent company of SCE&G, is currently in the process of building two new units at the VC Summer nuclear plant which are scheduled to be done in 2019-2020. Santee Cooper will own 40% of the reactors jointly with SCE&G who will own the remaining 60%. Each of the units will produce approximately 1,117 MW.
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