Santee Cooper and South Carolina:
Leading the Way on Nuclear
Nuclear Energy is Entering a Renaissance in America
Nuclear energy is entering a renaissance in America — one defined by innovation, reliability, and carbon-free power for growing communities. With the partially built units in Fairfield County, Santee Cooper is seizing a generational opportunity to turn prior investments into lasting value for South Carolina.
Seizing the Opportunity
South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, with record-setting industrial investment and population increases. This growth is driving unprecedented demand for energy.
That’s why, with the support of state leaders, Santee Cooper initiated a competitive bidding process to market the partially constructed units to interested parties.
By selling the two units in Fairfield County to the most competitive bidder, we can optimize the units’ value and maximize benefits to customers while protecting their interests.
Taking this step allows us to drive economic development through new jobs and provide safe, reliable, carbon-free energy for South Carolina.
Key Facts
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TOTAL GENERATION CAPACITY
2,200 MWs of Nuclear Capacity
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TECHNOLOGY
Westinghouse AP1000 Design
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SITE LOCATION
Fairfield County (Jenkinsville), South Carolina
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BENEFITS
Drawing New Industries to the State
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BENEFITS
Supporting South Carolina’s Growing Manufacturing and Technology Base
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BENEFITS
Expanding the Clean Energy Workforce
The Buzz
“Restarting this vital project not only allows South Carolina to play a role in securing American energy independence for generations to come, but it will also create thousands of high-quality jobs, strengthen our skilled workforce and lead to long-term economic growth and prosperity right here at home.”
— Palmetto Nuclear Coalition
“The win-win-win outcome benefits ratepayers through reduced costs, addresses environmental concerns through carbon-free generation and creates a more-equitable model for future energy infrastructure development.”
— South Carolina Senator Tom Davis (District 46)
Latest News
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Press Release: Santee Cooper Selects Brookfield Asset Management to Proceed with Nuclear Project
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Wall Street Journal: Brookfield in Advanced Talks for Massive Nuclear Project in South Carolina
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Post & Courier: VC Summer sale will transform crisis into opportunity for SC