South Carolina GOP Voters Overwhelmingly Support Clean Energy Projects

The latest findings from a statewide poll of 500 GOP voters reveal that Republican and conservative Independent voters in SC strongly support clean energy projects, recognizing their benefits and favoring continued investment.

Sustain SC recently released a second study examining conservative support for clean energy in South Carolina, following an earlier survey on conservative backing for land conservation.

The latest findings reveal that Republican and conservative Independent voters in the state strongly support clean energy projects, recognizing their benefits and favoring continued investment.

 

  • “When it comes to the modernization of our grid, growing jobs and energy efficiency, South Carolina’s conservative voters are on board with clean energy. Businesses continue to invest in the state, and a diverse, reliable energy mix is essential to meeting our growing demands. Expanding renewable energy sources strengthens our economic competitiveness and enhances opportunities for South Carolinians.”

    — LESLIE SKARDON, SUSTAIN SC CEO

  • “This survey demonstrates widespread support for clean energy projects in South Carolina, and our state and federal policymakers should take note. Efforts to expand funding for clean energy projects will help drive growth and innovation. We look forward to working with our members to educate policymakers and other stakeholders to keep South Carolina moving toward a future where commerce and conservation go hand-in-hand.”

    — LESLIE SKARDON, SUSTAIN SC CEO

 

South Carolinians Overwhelmingly Support
Clean Energy Projects

94%

Respondents agree it’s important that South Carolina has a stable and resilient power grid, as well as a diverse range of energy sources to meet these expanding needs.

73%

Respondents strongly support modernizing, improving, and securing the electric grid and related infrastructure.

STRONG SUPPORT FOR MODERNIZING THE GRID 

Republicans and conservative Independents believe it’s important for South Carolina to continue investments in the state’s power grid and growing renewable energy capabilities to meet future demands. 

77%

Respondents believe these projects will have a positive impact on the state.

CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS VIEWED AS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SC

Since 2022, 39 new projects have been announced in South Carolina with over 15 billion dollars in investments and more than 21,000 high paying jobs in energy, advanced manufacturing, and advanced battery technology being supported in the state.

66%

Respondents believe the federal government should continue supporting these clean energy projects in the state.

CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS RECEIVE CONTINUED SUPPORT

When given a list of four clean energy projects that have been initiated in South Carolina in recent years, voters backed continued support. 

A majority of every single demographic group believes the federal government should continue backing these initiatives. 

61%

43%

Respondents believe that recent federal actions on helping homeowners and businesses become more energy efficient will have a positive impact on the state.

Respondents strongly support helping homeowners and businesses become more energy efficient through the usage of insulation or heat pumps.

IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY HAS POSITIVE IMPACT 

Voters said federal actions aimed at improving energy efficiency in both homes and businesses have their support and are seen as having a positive impact on the state. 

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