Critics push back against data centers in South Carolina

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. With power demand surging, residential electricity rates could increase, raising questions about who will cover the cost of new generation and transmission infrastructure. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPDE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WPDEABC15/ WPDE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpdeabc15 Subscribe to WPDE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0sxo5Ocp8eSFqr9F1URpg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFE982C7D59E70C1 For more information, visit https://wpde.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: abc15news@wpde.com Call the Newsroom: 843.487.3001 WPDE is a SC based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. WWMB is a SC based station and a CW Television affiliate owned and operated by Howard Stirk Holdings and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group. #WPDE #ABC15News #ABC15 #WPDE15 #MyrtleBeach