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South Carolina utilities are expanding power generation and grid infrastructure to meet growing demand from data centers while working to minimize impacts on existing customers. (Photo/Duke Energy)
Jul 27, 2026

Data centers drive South Carolina power grid expansion

Growing demand from data centers is driving South Carolina power grid investments as utilities expand capacity while working to protect customers.

USA Rare Earth has selected Bailey Park in Blacksburg for a $1.2 billion manufacturing campus expected to create nearly 500 jobs and bolster the domestic rare earth supply chain. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 3, 2026

USA Rare Earth selects Cherokee County for $1.2B plant

USA Rare Earth will invest $1.2 billion in Cherokee County, creating nearly 500 jobs and expanding the U.S. rare earth supply chain.

Duke Energy has received approval to build a natural gas power plant in Anderson County to support South Carolina’s growing energy demand. (Rendering/Duke Energy)
Mar 27, 2026

Duke Energy secures approved for Anderson County gas plant

Duke Energy wins approval for a natural gas plant in Anderson County that the company says will support growth, create jobs and strengthen the energy supply.

Duke Energy workers walk through the turbine room at Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca. Environmental groups and Duke Energy reached a settlement tied to the utility’s proposal to merge its Carolinas and Progress subsidiaries. (Photo/Duke Energy)
Mar 10, 2026

Settlement reached in Duke Energy Carolinas merger case

Environmental groups reached a settlement with Duke Energy over its plan to combine Carolinas utilities, aiming to deliver savings and energy programs for SC customers.