Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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About Us
Committed to Energy Security
The South Carolina Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies.
We have come together to better educate ourselves about energy issues and to support a balanced approach to increasing American supplies of energy.
We support expanded conservation efforts, development of renewable energy sources and increased domestic exploration of traditional, non-renewable energy sources.
If you believe strongly that we must address the growing challenge of energy security through a non-partisan comprehensive, balanced approach, then the South Carolina Energy Forum is your community.
South Carolina Energy
South Carolina’s four nuclear power plants typically supply more than half of the State’s electricity generation.
Coal and hydroelectric power plants generate the remaining electricity.
South Carolina has hydroelectric power generation from its several rivers and lakes.
Industry is State’s largest energy-consumer accounting for roughly 2/5 of total energy consumption.
Per capita electricity use is higher than nationwide average due to high summer air-conditioning demand, and electricity for winter home heating.