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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, increased water use, and rising electric bills. Significant questions remain about both of these plants, including air pollution impacts, cost to customers, water usage, and land impacts, and additional plants are already being planned. Power companies need to be held accountable to answer these important questions for the surrounding communities. 

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Colleton County Gas Plant (Canadys)

A joint build between Dominion and Santee Cooper, this would be one of the largest gas plants in the country at about 2200 MW. This plant would be located on the Edisto River, raising concerns about development and pollution in the nearby ACE Basin, as well as air pollution in the community. It would also require construction of a new interstate gas pipeline, likely crossing through private property and sensitive environmental areas.

Anderson County Gas Plant

This Duke gas plant would be built fifteen minutes from the city of Anderson and would be about 1400 MW in size. It would cause air pollution in nearby homes like the Homeland Park community, and its location near Lake Hartwell raises questions about water usage for the plant. 

To learn how to make your voice heard, fill out this interest form. You can also contact CVSC Energy Project Manager Jalen Brooks-Knepfle <jalen@cvsc.org> with questions.