Southeast
South Carolina
South Carolina’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 11% from 1990-2021, and most of the state’s energy is used by the industrial sector. Manufacturing is a major part of the state’s GDP, producing chemicals, motor vehicles, electronics, machinery, and more.
Governor
Henry McMaster (Republican)
Governor
Henry McMaster (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/14/25 - 5/8/25
6
56
Southeast
14 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in South Carolina
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Climate Policies in South Carolina
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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DHEC – Environmental Justice Coordinator and Environmental Justice Associate Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
Electricity
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Energy Plans and Targets | 2014 | ||
| Enacted |
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South Carolina received a C grade from Freeing the Grid. Establishing Policies
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Electricity
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Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2009 IECC. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2012 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2012 | |
| Enacted |
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Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities Associated With the Electrification of the Transportation Sector Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2024 |