Energy & State Policy

July 2nd 2025

SELC: Duke Energy SC plan approved with recommendations from environmental groups

The South Carolina Public Service Commission has approved Duke Energy’s integrated resource plan (IRP) for S.C., directing Duke to work with stakeholders to consider improvements recommended by several environmental groups, including Upstate Forever.

June 22nd 2023

SC includes $10 million in new budget for the Saluda Grade Trail

The Saluda Grade Trail Conservancy, of which Upstate Forever is a member, is pleased to share that the SC State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the Saluda Grade Trail, which will run through Northern Spartanburg and Greenville Counties into the mountains of Western NC.

October 13th 2022

SELC: Utility customers to bear burden of spiking fuel costs in Public Service Commission’s most r

On Tuesday, South Carolina’s Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Carolinas’ request to raise utility bills by 10.4%—more than $12 per month for a typical residential customer—to cover skyrocketing fossil fuel costs.

May 6th 2022

SELC: SC Public Service Commission rejects solar program that would save all utility customers $18m

South Carolina’s Public Service Commission voted this week to deny Duke Energy’s petition to reconsider its application for a solar program that was expected to save South Carolinians $18 million. On behalf of Upstate Forever and 4 additional regional conservation organizations, the Southern Environmental Law Center supported Duke’s request for reconsideration of its application for a program called “Smart $aver Solar as Energy Efficiency.”

November 10th 2021

Greenville Journal Op-Ed: PNG pipeline threatens Greenville County’s economy and environment

The natural gas pipeline proposed by Piedmont Natural Gas threatens Greenville County’s natural beauty and quality of life. Read the opinion-editorial we submitted to the Greenville Journal alongside our partners Frank Holleman of the Southern Environmental Law Center and Julie Turner of Friends of Northern Greenville County.

October 3rd 2021

Greenville News Op-Ed: Piedmont Natural Gas is 'hiding the ball' on proposed new pipeline

Upstate Forever opposes the natural gas pipeline proposed again by Piedmont Natural Gas that would run from Taylors to Travelers Rest in Northern Greenville County. Read the opinion-editorial we submitted to The Greenville News alongside our partners Frank Holleman of the Southern Environmental Law Center and Julie Turner of Friends of Northern Greenville County.

November 19th 2020

Upstate Forever Opposes PNG Gas Pipeline Project

The Piedmont Natural Gas project threatens water quality, endangered species, and property rights in Greenville County.

September 17th 2020

Southern Environmental Law Center: Duke Energy’s future rooftop solar customers can expect savings

Clean energy advocates, including Upstate Forever, reach deal with Duke Energy to expand solar choice in the Carolinas.

Energy & State Policy

SELC: Duke Energy SC plan approved with recommendations from environmental groups

SC includes $10 million in new budget for the Saluda Grade Trail

SELC: Utility customers to bear burden of spiking fuel costs in Public Service Commission’s most r

SELC: SC Public Service Commission rejects solar program that would save all utility customers $18m

Greenville Journal Op-Ed: PNG pipeline threatens Greenville County’s economy and environment

Greenville News Op-Ed: Piedmont Natural Gas is 'hiding the ball' on proposed new pipeline

Upstate Forever Opposes PNG Gas Pipeline Project

Southern Environmental Law Center: Duke Energy’s future rooftop solar customers can expect savings

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