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Data Centers in South Carolina: What to know

Data Centers in South Carolina: What to know
Michael Coleman  |  August 1, 2025

Data centers are on the rise in South Carolina. Learn about the potential impacts to ratepayers and communities.

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Recently protected: More than 170 acres in Oconee County

Recently protected: More than 170 acres in Oconee County
July 9, 2025

We are thrilled to share that — in partnership with local private landowners and generous project funders — Upstate Forever has permanently protected two ecologically significant properties in Oconee County: Oconee Station Connector and Fall Creek Headwaters.

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Solar farms can benefit agriculture

Solar farms can benefit agriculture
Michael Coleman  |  July 1, 2025

Utility-scale solar can be a powerful tool to support South Carolina’s clean energy goals without interfering with agricultural practices.

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Record of Decision announced for Bramlett Road cleanup

Record of Decision announced for Bramlett Road cleanup
June 27, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services announced a cleanup protocol is planned for the heavily contaminated Bramlett Road site that sits on 35 acres in Greenville's Southernside community. Learn about how this site became contaminated with coal tar and plans for the site's remediation.

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Saluda Grade Railroad Purchased for Rail Trail

Saluda Grade Railroad Purchased for Rail Trail
June 25, 2025

On June 17, the Saluda Grade Trails Conservancy purchased the 31.5-mile rail corridor from Norfolk Southern—a major step toward building the trail.

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Upstate SC farmers markets

Upstate SC farmers markets
June 20, 2025

Eat local this summer! We've compiled a list of the farmers markets in each of Upstate SC's 10 counties so you can eat fresh, locally grown food and support local agriculture all season long.

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What's in South Carolina's sweeping new energy law?

What's in South Carolina's sweeping new energy law?
Megan Chase-Muller  |  June 16, 2025

SC now has a new regulatory landscape that will shape how electric utilities generate, distribute, and charge customers for energy. State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller breaks down the SC Energy Security Act.

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Ask an Advocate: What in the world is a "microgrid"?

Ask an Advocate: What in the world is a "microgrid"?
Michael Coleman  |  June 9, 2025

UF's Energy Advocate Michael Coleman explains microgrids and how they could be utilized in the Upstate.

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