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
Protect the ACE Basin from Pipelines & Power Plants The Canadys gas-fired power plant and accompanying Elba Bridge Pipeline are likely to impact the Edisto River and the ACE Basin wetlands. The Coastal Conservation League opposes the proposed 2,180-megawatt gas
What is Biomass Energy? Biomass is organic material from plants and animals. The most common way of extracting its energy is direct combustion, when the biomass is burned to produce electricity. Biomass feedstocks are raw, organic materials processed for the purposes of
One of the ways the Coastal Conservation League engages in energy issues is by intervening in electric utility rate cases. Because they are natural monopolies, investor-owned electric utilities must receive approval from the S.C. Public Service Commission of any changes
My name is Taylor Allred, and it has been my honor to join the Coastal Conservation League this year as our Energy & Climate Program Director. We are in a dynamic time for energy and climate policy in South Carolina,
In the last week of the 2025 legislative session, the omnibus energy legislation House Bill 3309 was approved by the General Assembly. The bill includes sweeping policy changes that will significantly impact electric utility investment decisions, the environment, and our
Deep-sea corals, found at depths greater than 160 feet, are critical ecosystem engineers, and one of the largest deep-sea coral habitat can be found just off the coast of South Carolina. Want to learn from the experts? We hosted Exploring
Update – May 2023 “Marsh Forward: A Regional Plan for the Future of the South Atlantic Coast’s Million-Acre Salt Marsh Ecosystem” has officially launched! The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative’s (SASMI) Conservation Plan outlines key strategies, objectives, and actions to
SIGN THE PETITION A commonly used group of rodenticides, referred to as second-generation anticoagulants (SGAs), are imposing lethal impacts to native wildlife. This occurs through a process called secondary-poisoning and can happen when predators or scavengers consume poisoned rats. With
South Carolina is home to precious natural resources that may be plentiful but are not infinite. One such example of this is our water. Whether groundwater or surface water, our state has experienced periods of drought. We’ve seen rivers drop
PLASTICS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY Plastic litter comes in all shapes and sizes. Pollution from plastic litter is a global problem, but what effect does it have on our South Carolina coast? Single-use plastics include water bottles, food wrappers, to-go containers,
The best way to solve the traffic problem is to take cars off the street by increasing options for mass transit. The Conservation League supports additional funding and capacity for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) for the implementation
