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South Carolina Halted Nuclear Plant Could Restart
“It's one of the most expensive things that has ever been built on the face of the earth”
North Charleston homeowner gets $50K energy makeover. Lower utility bills will be a relief, she says.
“When energy costs 6 percent of a household's monthly income, it's considered a high burden. In the neighborhoods around Daniels' home, this energy burden can be as high as 9 percent”
South Carolina energy bill stripped of consumer protections in House push
“With these changes, this legislation is basically like an open bar tab for utility company spending that the public will pay for on their electric bills”
SC solar industry is in 'survival mode' as Trump's spending bill rolls back incentives
“Solar can also protect against the volatility of coal and gas prices”
South Carolina can restart its nearly $70M electric vehicle charging station program after the Trump administration restored federal funding
“South Carolina remains 31st in the nation and next to last in the Southeast when it comes to the number of fast chargers per capita”
Report shows EV manufacturing slowing in Southeast as tax credits expire
A report from Atlas Public Policy and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy reveals that EV manufacturing in the Southeast is experiencing mixed results as the $7,500 federal tax credit expires on October 1, 2025. While…
The Southeast is leading EV and battery manufacturing in the U.S., but Trump's energy policies may slow that growth
“Investments in EVs and batteries, particularly in Georgia and North Carolina, were the largest economic development projects ever in the history of those states”
Americans can still snag incentives for energy-efficient kitchen appliances — but the federal tax credits are expiring soon
“In the Southeast, rebate programs are already up and running in Georgia and North Carolina, with Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee preparing to launch similar energy programs imminently”
South Carolina is becoming a data center hotspot. But the state doesn't know how many are coming.
“one of the biggest things happening in the energy sector right now”
$80B nuclear investment may help revive S.C. project
“This project hasn't even scratched ground and the cost has already doubled. That's a huge concern for ratepayers.”
Proposed Colleton County Power Plant Now Cost Twice as Much as First Thought
“I think the reasons why it has doubled that are understandable. All of the utility companies in the whole Southeast are racing each other to build power plants, and if you're the one who makes power plants, you can charge a premium.”
Natural Gas Plant Cost Doubles as Nuclear Restart Moves Ahead
“This project hasn't even scratched ground and the cost has already doubled. That's a huge concern for ratepayers.”
South Carolina regulators hear arguments over natural gas plant for Spartanburg data center
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy joined Spartanburg County residents in petitioning South Carolina's Public Service Commission to require Valara Holdings to obtain a certificate before building a 450+ megawatt natural gas plant for its planned…
Southeast utilities are signing gas capacity contracts that will burden customers for decades
“Adding even one more dekatherm of gas commitment to the Southeast is senseless”