House Speaker Pro Tempore, Rep. Thomas Pope has agreed to co-sponsor H.3079, the House version of the Renewable Energy Jobs and Economic Development Bill, which would help spur solar energy investments in South Carolina.
Bret J. Sowers, chairman of the South Carolina Solar Business Alliance, said: “We are delighted to have Rep. Pope’s support for this very important bill. With around 90 projects throughout the state awaiting the ratification of this bill, the Palmetto State can become a new hub of solar energy in our region, and attract new jobs, as well as billions of dollars of new investments. We urge all of Rep. Pope’s colleagues to take a good look at the merits of this legislation, and join him in supporting H.3079.”
The bill has been supported by a wide variety of industry, environmental and business groups and was recently endorsed by the editorial boards of the Charleston Post & Courier and The Times & Democrat.
News item from South Carolina Solar Business Alliance (SBA)