South Carolina energy reform bill now awaits Gov. McMaster's signature

South Carolina energy reform bill now awaits Gov. McMaster's signature

A sweeping energy permitting reform bill two years in the making is headed to the governor's desk, allowing a planned natural gas plant to move forward.

SC legislature passes massive energy bill paving way for new gas-fired power plant

A 35-11 vote in the Senate on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, sent a massive energy bill to the governor's desk. (File photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)COLUMBIA — A sweeping energy package billed as necessary to meeting South Carolina’s power needs amid rapid industrial and population growth is headed to the governor’s desk. The legislation faced more pushback in the Senate on Wednesday, a week after the House removed — with little discussion — measure…

South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant

On May 7, the South Carolina Senate passed HB 3309 after a rushed process in the House that stripped away key consumer protections, weakened energy efficiency provisions, and removed a provision requiring data centers to pay their fair share for energy use. With just days left in the legislative session, the Senate was pressured to… The post South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant appeared firs…

Energy Legislation Leaves South Carolinians Vulnerable to Higher Energy Bills - Vote Solar

Last Minute Bill Fails to Include Critical Provisions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025  Columbia, SC– On May 7th, the South Carolina Senate passed HB 3309 after a rushed process in the House that stripped away key consumer protections, weakened energy efficiency provisions, and removed a provision requiring data centers to pay their fair share for energy use. With just days left in the legislative session, the Senate was pressured to pass a ver…

General Assembly Passes Energy Bill with Few Safeguards — The Anderson Observer

By: Jessica Holdman/S.C. Daily GazetteCOLUMBIA — A sweeping energy package billed as necessary to meeting South Carolina’s power needs amid rapid industrial and population growth is headed to the governor’s desk.The legislation faced more pushback in the Senate on Wednesday, a week after the House removed — with little discussion — measures meant to safeguard consumers and landowners. The bill ultimately passed, however, after senators spent rou…

SCMA Statement on General Assembly Passing Energy Reform - South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Richter Phone: 803.528.1288 Email: james@myscma.com (Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) President & CEO, Sara Hazzard, released the following statement on the General Assembly passing energy reform: “South Carolina is growing, and with that growth comes additional demand for accessible, affordable and reliable energy. We thank the General Assembly for recognizing this and passing cri…