2027 State Energy Strategy
The South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO) is currently developing the 2027 State Energy Strategy, the state's first comprehensive energy strategy since the 2016 State Energy Plan. The Strategy will set priorities for how South Carolina meets its energy needs over the next decade while balancing factors such as affordability, economic development, environmental and public health outcomes, reliability, and resiliency. The State Energy Strategy will be relevant to stakeholders across the state, including residents, public institutions, utilities, businesses, and policymakers. The final Strategy is expected to be published in fall 2027.
Share Your Input: Take the Survey
We want to hear from you! SCEO is collecting early input from residents and organizations as it develops the Strategy. This survey asks about your energy priorities, concerns, and related topics. It takes about 10 minutes, and no technical expertise is needed. Please submit only one response per person; more than one person from the same organization may respond. Your input matters and will inform the Strategy.
The survey closes December 18, 2026
Regional Meetings
SCEO is hosting three regional meetings across South Carolina to hear directly from the people and organizations affected by the state's energy decisions. These meetings are an opportunity to share your priorities, concerns, and ideas as the 2027 State Energy Strategy takes shape. Each meeting follows the same agenda, so choose the location most convenient for you.
| Meeting | Location |
| Charleston Tuesday, November 10, 1-3 p.m. | Keith Summey North Charleston Library 3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 |
| Greenville Thursday, November 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Greenville County Library - Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 |
| Columbia Thursday, December 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Virginia Bedford Community Center 1113 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 |
Register to attend at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/BqXKRTrnMh. Space is limited; we ask that organizations limit representatives to two attendees per meeting.
For questions about the meetings or request accommodations, please contact us at energycs@ors.sc.gov.
Advisory Committee
The SCEO has convened an Advisory Committee of energy experts and stakeholders from multiple sectors to advise the Energy Office as it develops the State Energy Strategy. The organizations represented on the committee are listed below.
| Conservation Voters of South Carolina | Santee Cooper | Trident Technical College |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | SC Department of Commerce | South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce |
| Duke Energy Corporation | SC Department of Environmental Services | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy |
| Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina | SC Energy Justice Coalition | Sustain SC |
| SC Office of Regulatory Staff | Sustainability Institute | |
| Central Midlands Council of Governments | SC Office of Resilience | Transport Project |
| Municipal Association of SC | SC Ports Authority | University of South Carolina |
| Nucor | SC Small Business Chamber |
Resources
By statute, the South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO) is responsible for producing a State Energy Strategy (§ 48-52-410). The State Energy Strategy provides a comprehensive blueprint for a reliable, resilient, clean, and affordable energy system for South Carolina residents and businesses. Developing the Strategy requires an intensive stakeholder engagement process, often directly influencing SCEO initiatives to correspond with stakeholder recommendations (see 2020 Energy Efficiency Roadmap and 2022 Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative).
2016 Energy in Action: State Energy Plan
Executive Summary (PDF)
Overview (PDF)
Appendices (PDF)
2019 State Energy Plan Update
The SCEO annually prepares a state Energy Action Plan for the SC General Assembly and the State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee (PURC) (§ 48-52-430). The Energy Action Plan provides updates on the SCEO’s activities to further the State Energy Strategy and South Carolina energy policy as set forth in SC Code Ann. § 48-52-210.
Building on the 2016 State Energy Plan, SCEO continued to work with stakeholders statewide to advance energy planning initiatives. The reports below reflect these ongoing collaborations.