SCANA vs. Santee Cooper
NEW REPORT: Small Modular Reactors – Concept Becoming Reality?
This new report explores the ongoing development of SMRs in the United States and abroad. This technology could be important for South Carolina’s future growth as the energy grid becomes increasingly pressured. DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT. What is the current state of energy in South Carolina? Due to increased growth, in-migration and aging power plants,
New York Judge Sides with South Carolina on $75 Billion Climate Shakedown
New York’s Climate Superfund Act, passed in 2024, sought to require American energy producers to pay roughly $3 billion per year for 25 years based on their emissions from 2000–2024. This would result in $75 billion being paid to reverse alleged environmental damages caused by these emissions. South Carolina was part of a coalition of
The 2026 SPN Annual Meeting: A Diary
On August 25th and 26th, many on the Palmetto Promise team attended the State Policy Network (SPN) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. There, policy organizations from across the United States gathered to discuss freedom, federalism, and imminent threats to each. Organizations discussed freedom wins for their states on matters including education, energy, taxation, and regulation.
Promoting Public Policy that Helps South Carolinians Flourish