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Stepping forward to represent your neighbors and community is both meaningful and rewarding, but it can also come with a healthy sense of uncertainty. Many aspiring board and commission members wonder whether they have the experience, knowledge, or tools…

In March and April 2026, regulators at the Public Service Commission (PSC) held public hearings on Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper’s proposed gas plant, located in the ACE Basin on the banks of the Edisto River. Community members showed…

Thank you to Representative Travis Moore and the South Carolina House of Representatives for voting in support of H.5069, the South Carolina Protected Lands and Conservation Coordination Act.  This bill, introduced by Representative Moore during this legislative session,…

The proposed Edisto gas plant poses major economic risks for everyday customers, at a time when high electric bills already place an undue burden on hard-working families and small businesses across South Carolina. According to a new report…

CVSC thanks Representative Travis Moore (R, District 33) for introducing H.5069, the South Carolina Protected Lands and Conservation Coordination Act. His commitment to land and water protection across the state is admirable, and with over 55 co-sponsors, the…

CVSC commends the members of the Labor, Commerce, & Industry Ad Hoc Subcommittee for moving forward with Concurrent Infrastructure Requirements (S.227). After thoughtful consideration, the subcommittee—chaired by Senator Tom Davis—took a positive step toward growth…

With rapid growth and development reshaping our landscape, the need to protect our precious land and water resources has never been more urgent. Governor McMaster and a coalition of state agencies and conservation organizations are choosing to see this…

South Carolina’s major utilities are charging ahead with plans to build massive new fossil fuel power plants and pipelines, locking communities into decades of air pollution and rising electric bills.  These facilities will take years to build and…

South Carolina is experiencing a period of remarkable growth, emerging as one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. While this surge brings an exciting influx of new residents, businesses, and economic opportunities, it also presents profound challenges that…

While it is true that there is no perfect energy source that doesn’t have its drawbacks, solar farms or ‘utility-scale solar’ provide clean, affordable, and resilient power that can create economic and environmental benefits to communities across the state.