Friday, November 8, 2024
Public Service Commission’s approval allows failure to invest in clean energy
Yesterday, the South Carolina Public Service Commission approved Dominion Energy’s integrated resource plan for South Carolina, paving the way for riskier and dirtier energy sources and putting Dominion’s coal retirement timeline in question. Rather than seize the opportunities to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the plan includes heavy investment in methane gas without sufficient investment in cleaner technology.
“We’re disappointed in the Public Service…
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Congratulations to Jasper County for passing a referendum that establishes its first local conservation fund. The special sales and use tax will raise $94 million to protect land and water and $376 million to fix existing roads over the next 15 years.
The majority “Yes” vote (55%) marks a huge step toward ensuring access to clean water and safe roads for all who call Jasper County home. With mounting growth pressure…
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The passing of the Horry County Special Sales and Use Tax means that rural western Horry and Georgetown counties will be opened to sprawling development, families will lose their farmland, communities will be divided, flooding impacts will worsen, and our public conservation lands will be compromised.
The Coastal Conservation League is disappointed in the outcome of the Horry County Special Sales and Use Tax and stands strong that the negative…
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Charleston County voters have made it clear: they prioritize our Sea Islands, Settlement Communities, and Lowcountry way of life more than a destructive road project.
The Coastal Conservation League is proud of voters who stood up for our environment, community, and future by voting down the unbalanced and unfair 2024 special sales and use tax.
We now have an opportunity to come together to select and implement priority traffic solutions while…
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Yesterday, the South Carolina Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy’s integrated resource plan for South Carolina, directing Duke to work with stakeholders to consider improvements recommended by several environmental groups that, if implemented, could improve grid reliability, expand opportunities for solar energy and battery storage, and reduce reliance on risky and polluting fossil fuels. The Commission also directed Duke to work with large customers such as Walmart to develop programs to reduce load…
