Bills
Energy Transformation Act
Bill #: H.5118
Session: 2023-2024
Topics:
Energy
This omnibus energy legislation posed a significant threat to the environment and ratepayers in the State. Most importantly, it greenlights Dominion and Santee Cooper to build a gas mega-project in Canadys, South Carolina despite unknown costs and environmental impacts. Additionally, it rolls back regulations put in place after the failed V.C. Summer debacle that were designed to protect ratepayers from utility overreach. At the same time, the legislation tips the scale in favor of utility positions in cases heard in front of the Public Service Commission and allowed utilities to begin constructing facilities before a permit or certificate is granted. Despite significant pushback from CVSC, other stakeholders, and customers, the bill moved through the House Chamber and the Senate Judiciary Committee with very few changes. The bill stalled, however, on the Senate floor after bipartisan group of Senators spoke out forcefully against the legislation.
- + Pro Conservation Vote
- - Anti Conservation Vote
- EA Excused Absence
- NV Not Voting
- N/A Not in Office
- A Abstained (Conflict of Interest)
Energy Transformation Act 2nd Reading
This omnibus energy legislation posed a significant threat to the environment and ratepayers in the State. Most importantly, it greenlights Dominion and Santee Cooper to build a gas mega-project in Canadys, South Carolina despite unknown costs and environmental impacts. Additionally, it rolls back regulations put in place after the failed V.C. Summer debacle that were designed to protect ratepayers from utility overreach. At the same time, the legislation tips the scale in favor of utility positions in cases heard in front of the Public Service Commission and allowed utilities to begin constructing facilities before a permit or certificate is granted. Despite significant pushback from CVSC, other stakeholders, and customers, the bill moved through the House Chamber and the Senate Judiciary Committee with very few changes. The bill stalled, however, on the Senate floor after bipartisan group of Senators spoke out forcefully against the legislation.
