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SC seeks feedback on Google permit request, but some key data is hidden from public

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Post and Courier November 6, 2024 SC seeks feedback on Google permit request, but some key data is hidden from public By David Wren South Carolina environmental regulators want to hear from the public about Google’s latest application for a permit to build a second data center in Dorchester County, but much of the application […]

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As data centers for AI strain the power grid, bills rise for everyday customers

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In a bubbling dispute, the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce is imploring the state’s regulators to rethink discounts and other subsidies government and utility leaders used to draw a Google data center to Dorchester County, in the southeastern part of the state. “The power drain of companies like Google is enormous,” said Buddy

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Recommendations for South Carolina’s Future Energy Needs

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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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Data center government incentives “obscene”

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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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Let BIG TECH build data centers “anywhere in the world” but here

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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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Letter on Capital Cost Trackers

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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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State groups call for changes to Santee Cooper rate change proposal

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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

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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

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Santee Cooper proposed new rates opposed by clean energy and small business groups

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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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Knapp testimony to Senate Special Committee on SC’s Energy Future

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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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