Energy

failed · South Carolina · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 256: Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE)

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE PROGRAM, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION, ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ASSESSING AND COLLECTING LIENS, PROVIDE FINANCING, AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates C-PACE program to finance commercial clean energy projects, directly advancing renewable energy development and efficiency standards per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

Track

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2025

H 3812: Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE)

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION, TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ASSESSING AND COLLECTING LIENS, TO PROVIDE FINANCING, AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyC-PACE creates financing for commercial clean energy projects, promoting renewable energy adoption and infrastructure development through property-assessed liens.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy financing for commercial properties, enabling energy efficiency upgrades and renewable projects that reduce emissions and support environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

Track

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 329: Targeted Grid Investment Programs

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 58-33-195, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND ENCOURAGE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT TARGETED INVESTMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE RELIABILITY, RESILIENCY, AND MODERNIZATION OF DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes utility investments in grid modernization for reliability/resiliency, advancing energy infrastructure without fossil fuel restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid

Track

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2025

H 4460: HOA - Solar Panels

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEED RESTRICTION, COVENANT, OR A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION DOCUMENT MUST NOT PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM THAT CANNOT BE SEEN FROM THE STREET OR COMMON AREA SURROUNDING A RESIDENCE.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes HOA restrictions on solar installations, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by enabling residential solar deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

Track