South Carolina S0784 amends energy regulations to enhance oversight of commercial data centers, establish new tax exemptions, and require public.

South Carolina S0784 amends the South Carolina Code to introduce several changes related to energy regulations and tax exemptions. The bill mandates that electric service providers require commercial data centers to pay unrecovered costs if their contract is terminated early. It also requires these centers to provide collateral and report water usage annually. The bill establishes a public comment period for energy infrastructure projects and mandates notice to affected landowners.

South Carolina S0784 amends energy regulations to enhance oversight of commercial data centers, establish new tax exemptions, and require public.

South Carolina S0784 amends the South Carolina Code to introduce several changes related to energy regulations and tax exemptions. The bill mandates that electric service providers require commercial data centers to pay unrecovered costs if their contract is terminated early. It also requires these centers to provide collateral and report water usage annually. The bill establishes a public comment period for energy infrastructure projects and mandates notice to affected landowners.