H4498

SC Energy Burden Crisis and Energy Justice Day

Complete·5/6/25
Introduced Text

Declares energy burden a crisis in South Carolina and establishes "South Carolina Energy Justice Day.

This resolution declares energy burden a crisis in South Carolina, emphasizing the serious negative impacts on families, particularly in rural, marginalized, and vulnerable communities. It highlights the health risks, economic hardship, and increased stress caused by energy burden and electricity disconnections. The resolution calls for immediate action to address energy affordability challenges, including working with utilities to establish affordable energy rates and promoting energy efficiency programs.

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History

May 6, 2025

House

Introduced and adopted