We are four weeks into the second half of the General Assembly’s two-year legislative session, and data centers are a major topic in 2026. So far, four data center bills have been introduced in the Senate, and two have been introduced in the House. Conservation League staff will be in Columbia next week, and we encourage you to join us! In case you missed it, the League…
Data Centers in South Carolina Like many other states, South Carolina has recently been experiencing a surge of interest from data center developers. One of the driving factors behind this is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which requires an unprecedented amount of computing power to function at scale. Developers have been building bigger and bigger data centers to meet the needs of AI, cloud computing, and other services,…
TIPS: Keep the warm air in. Sealing drafts and improving insulation can make your home feel cozier while lowering energy use. Adjust your thermostat mindfully. Small changes in winter settings can lead to meaningful savings. Choose efficient lighting. LEDs last longer, use less…
Interested in clean energy advocacy but feeling lost in a maze of mysterious, arcane jargon? We’re here to help! Energy systems are labyrinths of complicated, heavily regulated technologies that are designed to support our modern comforts and conveniences. It may be as easy as a flip of a switch, but the network of energy policy, markets, and infrastructure is shockingly complicated. Here’s a glossary of terms to help you get started. We…
Thank you to everyone who participated in efforts to protect Audubon’s Beidler Forest! Audubon and Santee Cooper have reached a settlement agreement that will help protect this special place, and the Public Service Commission (PSC) is expected to approve it soon. Your advocacy power in action was instrumental in securing this victory for conservation! We believe…
Across the state, large, planned developments are being approved by municipalities without considering the infrastructure needed to support these massive projects. This inevitably leads to increased traffic, more frequent flooding, an increased higher demand for expensive water, sewer, and drainage needs upgrades, overcrowded schools, and stress on emergency services. To prevent the irreversible loss of rural…
Thank you to all the community members who came out to Ravenel Town Hall last week to speak in opposition to the rezoning of the Lucas Tract. Our job isn’t done just yet, but your voice has made a big difference! Last week, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of both the rezoning and development agreement for the Lucas Tract. The Lucas Tract…
Tickton Hall, a nearly 1,500-acre property formerly a part of Chelsea, is at risk and your voice matters. Sign the petition and join us for a public hearing on Thursday, September 18th, as Ridgeland officials consider the new development proposal for Tickton Hall and share your concerns. Town…
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Thank you to the more than 1100 advocates who have sent a letter to the Public Service Commission telling them hands off Audubon’s Beidler Forest! Last month, Santee Cooper announced a proposal to cut down hundreds of trees in Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest, including sections of original and old growth, to make way for a new transmission line. In the…
