Utilities in South Carolina run on rates, infrastructure, regulation and grid reliability, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the balance between reliable service and the cost to consumers.
A new statewide survey highlights voter concerns over rising costs and infrastructure spending ahead of the general election.
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October 29, 2026
Santee Cooper Board to Vote on Rate Hike PlanThe South Carolina utility board will meet October 30 to consider a proposed 6.6 percent rate increase.
October 28, 2026
South Carolina to Allow UTVs on Public RoadsA new state law permits utility terrain vehicle use on secondary roads with speed limits of 55 mph or less.
October 28, 2026
Environmental Groups Challenge Proposed Canadys Gas PlantAdvocates argue the massive project's emission limits fail to meet federal standards for air quality.
October 28, 2026
SCDOT Seeks Public Input on Bridge Improvement PlansSouth Carolina transportation officials are reviewing 20 bridge projects for potential repair or replacement.
October 27, 2026
Court Denies Property Tax Exemption for Duke EnergySouth Carolina regulators rule that power transmission equipment does not qualify for manufacturing tax breaks.
October 20, 2026
South Carolina Seeks Feedback on Rural Road ProjectsThe state has opened a public comment period for its safety initiative targeting rural road infrastructure improvements.
October 20, 2026
South Carolina Sets Hearing for Canadys Gas PlantState regulators are holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed natural-gas power plant in Colleton County.
October 13, 2026
South Carolina Proposed Coastal Dock RegulationsNew rules aim to preserve marsh areas and navigation by restricting private dock construction.
October 12, 2026
Dominion Energy Committed $3 Million to EnergyShareThe utility company is expanding financial aid for South Carolina customers over the next three years.
October 7, 2026
Alan Wilson Proposed Toll Lanes for South CarolinaThe gubernatorial candidate discussed new infrastructure funding models during a debate in Columbia.
Reporting here centers on rate increase requests, water quality standards, broadband deployment and renewable energy transition plans. Coverage spans the entire state from dense metropolitan centers to the most remote rural areas. Seasonal weather events often highlight vulnerabilities in the power grid and place strain on utility infrastructure. Regulatory approval processes serve as the primary constraint on how providers manage long-term investments and daily operations.
