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Press Mention FITSNews June 30, 2026

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S.C. Data Center Drama: Commissioner's Emails Fuel Bias Allegations

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The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Concerned Citizens of Spartanburg County filed a motion with the S.C. Public Service Commission requesting the recusal of Commissioner H. David Britt from a case involving a proposed 450-megawatt natural gas power plant and data center in Spartanburg County. The groups argue Britt's prior public advocacy for the project and disparaging emails about opponents demonstrate bias and violate judicial conduct standards. The SCPSC must first decide whether Britt should be recused before addressing the underlying question of whether the project requires additional state regulatory approval.

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