South Carolina PSC approves $5B Canadys gas plant without cost cap

The South Carolina Public Service Commission dismissed calls from the Sierra Club to impose a cost cap on the Canadys project or require the utilities to commit to retiring coal-fired units.

First covered Jun 15, 2026 · 5:11 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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10d Utility Dive Dominion Energy, Santee Cooper receive state approval for $5B gas project — The South Carolina Public Service Commission dismissed calls from the Sierra Club to impose a cost cap on the Canadys project or require the utilities to…

11d CleanTechnica South Carolina PSC Finalizes Canadys Gas Plant Approval — Approval Comes with No Cost Caps Despite Ballooning Price Estimates COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) finalized its May 15th…

Appeared in: 2026-06-16 (#18)

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