Critics Push Back on Data Centers in SC

News Clip3:20WACH FOX·Marion County, SC·2/21/2026

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.

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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. READ MORE: https://wach.com/news/local/who-pays-critics-push-back-against-data-centers-in-south-carolinamarioncountytheinternationalenergyagencydatadatacentersinsouthcarolina #power #data #datacenter #southcarolina For the latest news, weather and sports visit: http://www.wach.com Like WACH Fox on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wachfox Follow WACH Fox on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wachfox Follow WACH Fox on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wachfox Follow WACH Fox on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@wachfox Subscribe to WACH Fox on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wachfox