Presented to the SC Senate Special Committee on South Carolina’s Energy Future October 14, 2024 Recommendations for South Carolina’s Future Energy Needs Chairpersons Massey and Setzler, members of the Committee, let me thank you for your hard work on the issue of the state’s energy future. Your dedication to a deep analysis of the issue […]
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The Summerville Journal Scene October 7, 2024 Google grows footprint with new operations By Brandon Roberts Combined investment of $3.3 billion in Dorchester, Berkeley counties Google announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint by establishing two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding its existing campus in Berkeley County. The company’s
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Press Statement September 27, 2024 Let BIG TECH build data centers “anywhere in the world” but here Statement of Frank Knapp Jr., President and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce, in response to comments by Lilyn Hester, head of southeast external affairs and government relations for Google. Ms. Hesters is quoted
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September 19, 2024 The Honorable Shane Massey, Chair Senate Special Committee on SC’s Energy Future 311 Gressette Building Columbia, SC Re: Capital Cost Trackers Dear Senator Massey, At the September 12th meeting of your Special Committee on SC’s Energy Future, I believe you asked the question, “Is there any benefits to ratepayers for capital cost
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Live 5 WCSC September 16, 2024 Watch video State groups call for changes to Santee Cooper rate change proposal By Caitlin Ashbaugh CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – More than two million South Carolinians who use Santee Cooper for power could see a change in rates next year. The proposal is sparking a response from the state’s
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Initial Comments of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce regarding the Proposed Santee Cooper 2025 Rate Increase September 13, 2024 Dear Santee Cooper and Santee Cooper Board Members: The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) and the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC), through
Press Release September 16, 2024 Santee Cooper proposed new rates opposed by clean energy and small business groups Charleston, SC—The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) and the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC) are recommending significant changes to the proposed Santee Cooper 2025 Rate Increase. The groups say that the rate proposal
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South Carolina Senate Special Committee on South Carolina’s Energy Future Testimony of Frank Knapp Jr. President & CEO South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce September 12, 2024 Chairmen Massey and Setzler, members of the Committee, I appreciate being allowed to provide testimony to you on this critical issue. I am Frank Knapp,
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SC Daily Gazette, September 12, 2024 The Berkeley Independent, September 13, 2024 The Island News, September 18, 2024 Commentary: Protect SC consumers from data center costs By Frank Knapp Jr. Utilities always paint a dire scenario to the Public Service Commission and Legislature about why they should get their way. They must get the revenue
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 16, 2024 The Invading Sea, August 16, 2024 South Florida Sun Sentinel, August 21, 2024 Orlando Sentinel, August 24, 2024 Opinion: Protect Florida’s coast from ‘drill, baby, drill!’ By Frank Knapp Jr. Drill, baby, drill! That is Donald Trump’s mantra and Florida should be very concerned. Trump spent his entire first term
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