Report: South Carolina ranks 28th in cost of electricity
The Center Square highlights PPI’s research on energy reform in this article.
Just How High are South Carolina’s Electricity Bills?
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Oran P. Smith, Ph.D
Conservative author and commentator William F. Buckley famously said that “a conservative is someone who stands athwart history, yelling ‘Stop!’” He also suggested that there would be consequences for attempting to shovel sand in the gears of the progressive machine. Among those who were thought to be Chicken Littles were conservative financial policy experts who
Experts call for electricity reform to lower prices for ratepayers in South Carolina
The Center Square highlights PPI’s “Assessing the Spectrum of Reform” report.
Just How High are South Carolina’s Electricity Bills?
Palmetto Promise Team
South Carolina has high residential electricity bills. Recently, they were the highest in the nation (2016). But there are innovations that can provide relief.
Palmetto Promise Institute and Conservative Energy Network Release “Spectrum of Reform” Electricity Price Study
Palmetto Promise Team
A new study released today by Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) and The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) titled “Assessing the Spectrum of Reform: How Collaboration & Competition in South Carolina Could Help Lower Some of America’s Highest Electricity Bills” examines how electricity competition could save Palmetto State residents money.
What are the options for cutting electricity prices in South Carolina?
Palmetto Promise Team
What are the reform options for cutting wholesale and retail energy prices in South Carolina?
Santee Cooper Mythology: Newest Numbers Retell the Tale
Oran P. Smith, Ph.D
No doubt one of the most tragic figures in Greek mythology was the Trojan princess Cassandra (known as Alexandra to the Romans). Then who can forget Sisyphus? Believe it or not, Sisyphus and Cassandra are each representative of the tale of Santee Cooper and one of the utility’s critics.
“Business Approach” to Santee Cooper is Back in Play
Palmetto Promise Team
Using analysis rather than backroom deals is the only way to achieve the best deal for ratepayers as they continue to bear the brunt of Santee Cooper’s $7 billion debt.
VIDEO: SC Must Drive a Hard Bargain for Santee Cooper
Palmetto Promise Team
We have willing buyers and the state needs cash due to the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s drive a hard bargain for SC taxpayers and turn Santee Cooper over to private enterprise.
Opinion: It’s time for SC to take a ‘business approach’ to Santee Cooper
Jim DeMint
Perhaps 2021 is the year the General Assembly will finally take a business approach —rather than a political approach — to Santee Cooper. For the sake of beleaguered ratepayers (and taxpayers), I hope we are back at the negotiating table soon.