Critics Push Back Against Data Centers in South Carolina
News Clip3:19WACH FOX·SC·2/23/2026
South Carolina lawmakers are moving to tighten rules on data centers as electricity demand rises across the state and concerns grow that residents could end up paying for major power expansion. There are currently around 30 data facilities operating in South Carolina, and the number is expected to grow.
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South Carolina lawmakers are moving to tighten rules on data centers as electricity demand rises across the state and concerns grow that residents could end up paying for major power expansion.
Lawmakers said there are around 30 data facilities operating in South Carolina right now and that the number is expected to grow.
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