AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSolar Manufacturing: Translucent Solar will invest $15.675M in Dorchester County to build a 1.2-gigawatt solar panel factory in Summerville, creating 167 jobs. Energy Planning: Duke Energy filed its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan with South Carolina regulators, outlining gas, battery storage, solar procurement, and nuclear evaluations to meet rising demand. Nuclear Policy: A Nuclear Innovation Association guide says states should focus on workforce development, faster permitting, and lower financial risk to advance new nuclear power. Local Tech Governance: Spartanburg County delayed a vote on a 12-month data center pause/moratorium until Sept. 21, seeking more public input while allowing some existing projects to proceed. State Budget & Education: Gov. Henry McMaster announced 14 line-item vetoes to South Carolina’s FY 2026-27 budget, including removing outdated provisos tied to newer laws. STEM in Schools: Clinton Middle School students competed at the National Beta Convention, earning recognition in science and arts events. Research Security: The Pentagon ordered 30 U.S. universities, including USC, to audit foreign research and financial ties or risk losing federal funding. Public Health & Environment: EPA scrapped a major PFAS sludge risk study after reviewing public comments, renewing concerns in states including South Carolina. Space/Science Outreach: A partial lunar eclipse is set for Aug. 27-28, with viewing tips emphasizing safer observation.
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