Re-energizing South Carolina
The time has come for America to become energy independent and South
Carolina can lead the way. Our state has tremendous renewable energy
potential, including offshore wind, biomass and solar. With the right
combination of market incentives and state and federal policies, we can
spur research and investments in these homegrown energy resources.
Thanks to General Electric’s wind turbine plant in Greenville and the
Charleston port, we can lead the world in the manufacture and
distribution of wind turbines.
Energy conservation offers even greater job and investment potential. A
recent report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
(ACEEE) demonstrates that by investing in energy and water efficiency,
South Carolina can cut electricity and water bills by $9 million
annually starting in 2015 and by $1.3 billion in 2025. If implemented,
ACEEE’s recommendations could create 21,000 new jobs and reduce
electricity and water bills an average of $380 per household.
South Carolinians have the determination and the skills to create the
clean energy economy of tomorrow. Developing a comprehensive state
energy policy that focuses on efficiency and alternative energy will
create jobs, reduce pollution and enhance our nation’s security.