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Santee Cooper 2021: Will we learn from history…or repeat it?

Energy
Blog · December 3, 2020
Santee Cooper 2021: Will we learn from history…or repeat it?

You may have heard of the troubles of Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s state-owned utility. But, how much do you remember since the V.C. Summer meltdown (2017)? Why should you care in 2021? Here’s the lay of the land in just ten questions: 1. Who owns Santee Cooper? Who approves electricity rate increases? Answer: Santee Cooper,

Fast Facts: Electricity Choice will lower power bills in South Carolina

Energy
Fast Facts · November 28, 2018
Fast Facts: Electricity Choice will lower power bills in South Carolina

Here’s a principled, practical and proven plan to make that happen.

EPA’s Renewable Portfolio Standard: Major Expense, Minimal Return

Energy
Fast Facts · June 30, 2016
EPA’s Renewable Portfolio Standard: Major Expense, Minimal Return

The theme is all too familiar—Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and rules continue to drive electricity costs higher and higher.

New EPA Rules Will Cost South Carolina a Fortune

Energy
Fast Facts · February 12, 2015
New EPA Rules Will Cost South Carolina a Fortune

Looking to pay another $417 a year on your energy costs? How about South Carolina losing over 14,000 jobs? That’s exactly what newly proposed EPA regulations could cost the Palmetto State.

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