New Poll: Republican primary voters back conservation, resilience and energy planning at record levels
January 26, 2026
Statewide survey shows conservative voters increasingly view land, water and energy stewardship as essential to South Carolina’s economic growth and community resilience. A new statewide poll of 1,200 likely Republican…
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Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful attention to the…
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Laurens Electric Friday Morning Update
October 4, 2024
As of Friday at 8:30 a.m., 16,337 members remain without power. Service has been restored to 47,525 members, representing 75% of our member-base. All 32 substations are back online. There…
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SC Technical College System leads $12.6 million initiative to transform South Carolina’s Energy workforce
July 8, 2024
The SC Technical College System is proud to announce its leadership role in a groundbreaking $12.6 million initiative, part of the broader $45 million federal investment secured by the SC…
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USC energy efforts boosted with new federal funding
July 3, 2024
In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. New…
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Conservation and Clean Energy Strengthen South Carolina Businesses, Communities
June 12, 2024
Conservation and clean energy are becoming increasingly important to protecting the natural beauty of our state while supporting a stronger, more resilient American economy. To that end, South Carolina is…
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Sustain SC announced new Executive Committee and Board Members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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Partnership helps small farmers in SC achieve key food safety certification
December 19, 2023
With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…
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August 21, 2023
Sports Nutrition Store featuring protein meal shakes and energizing teas.
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Rep. Jeff Duncan Celebrates Win for the Rule of Law and Energy Independence
August 13, 2023
Following the unanimous ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the case of Appalachian Voices v. U.S. Department of the Interior, Congressman Jeff Duncan released…
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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Joining Amicus Briefs to Restart Construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
July 24, 2023
Following the filing of an amicus brief by the U.S. House of Representatives and another by select members of the House and Senate, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following…
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Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Celebrates the Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
March 31, 2023
On Thursday, Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Duncan released the following statement to celebrate the bipartisan passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, in the…
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Subcommittee Chair Duncan: “It’s time we unleash American energy production”
March 28, 2023
Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following remarks today at a House Republican Leadership press conference on the importance of flipping the switch on…
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SC Rep Jones Leads Effort to Suspend South Carolina Gas Tax
March 10, 2022
This week two bills were filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives aimed at easing record breaking prices people are paying at the pumps. This legislation would suspend the gas…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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Eaton launches first-of-its-kind capacitor recycling program as part of effort to drive a more circular economy
August 26, 2020
GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
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Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber of Commerce partner to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
August 7, 2020
New $100,000 program to offer intense mentoring to 56 small businesses, half of which are owned by minorities and women Online classes will be offered to additional businesses across South…
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