Canadys Station Energy Project

planned

State regulators approved plans for a new natural gas combined-cycle energy facility in Colleton County, South Carolina. The project is a joint effort by Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper to build the plant at the site of a former coal-fired facility. The plant is expected to generate approximately 2,200 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 1 million homes, and will use existing infrastructure to minimize environmental impact. The project aims to meet growing energy demand and provide economic benefits, including construction jobs and full-time positions once operational. Despite support, the project faces opposition due to environmental and public health concerns, particularly regarding its proximity to the Edisto River and the ACE Basin.