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Westinghouse and SCANA Corp. Receive DRB Milestone Determination

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 5, 2016 – Westinghouse Electric Company and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), the principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), have received the Dispute Resolution Board’s (DRB) decision on the construction milestone payment schedule for the two nuclear construction projects at V.C. Summer Station in Jenkinsville, S.C.

Westinghouse to Resolve CB&I Purchase Agreement as Planned

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2016 – Today the Delaware Chancery Court found in favor of Westinghouse Electric Company and dismissed the filing by Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CB&I) with respect to the post-closing reconciliation process. As a result of the decision, the parties will now proceed in accordance with the Parties Purchase Agreement and to an independent third-party auditor.

Westinghouse Achieves Major Milestones at Vogtle AP1000® Plant

Waynesboro, Ga., Nov. 30, 2016 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the completion of two construction milestones at the Vogtle nuclear power plant site: placement of the Unit 3 reactor vessel and the Unit 4 CA01 module. The milestones – achieved within a 48-hour span – open up new work fronts at the Vogtle site, where Westinghouse is delivering two of its AP1000® units.

Westinghouse’s Spirit of Innovation Recognized at Patent Award Lunch

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31, 2016 – Today in 1865, George Westinghouse received his first patent for the rotary steam engine, beginning a tradition for innovation, growth and success at Westinghouse Electric Company. Recently, 129 U.S.-based employees were recognized for their participation in the U.S. patent process during the past year. This included the issuing of 32 U.S. patents, 42 applications for U.S. patents and 51 inventors who submitted disclosures in FY 2015. These individuals were congratulated at the 2016 Westinghouse Patent Award Lunch for their achievements and contributions to the nuclear industry as they continue to foster George Westinghouse’s spirit of innovation.

Westinghouse’s WeLink™ Business Accelerator to Advance Nuclear Innovation

Brussels, Belgium, October 27, 2016 - Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it has created a new way for innovators to advance nuclear energy technology through collaboration with Westinghouse and its global network of leading technical experts. The initiative, named WeLink, will provide funding support, office space and technical tools for individuals and teams to develop promising concepts that can accelerate innovation across the industry.