Our Economy

Folks that mine, sell and burn coal point out that 50% of our nation’s energy comes from coal. They claim that coal is cheap and we need to use more of it to maintain our country’s economy.

Despite all the money spent promoting coal, this old-fashioned fuel is past its prime. Where just a few years ago utilities were lining up to build new coal plants, today most energy providers are removing coal from their long-term plans.

That’s because they have realized the true cost of coal, and found that its anything but cheap. They’ve seen the cost to build and operate coal plants skyrocket and are looking elsewhere to affordably meet their customers’ needs.

Many are finding ways to save energy and create power from clean, renewable resources. Across America, this movement is unleashing a wave of ingenuity that will revolutionize our economy, creating millions of home-grown, high-paying jobs. In South Carolina, clean energy is projected to create tens of thousands of badly needed manufacturing jobs all across the state.