nuclear power

The American Nuclear Society recently named South Carolina third in the nation for nuclear power production.

The American Nuclear Society recently named South Carolina third in the nation for nuclear power production.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 11, 2026: we continue our look at energy in South Carolina, specifically the future of nuclear, the demand of data centers, and what elected officials are trying to do to regulate them.

Mike Switzer interviews Jimmy Staton, president and CEO of Santee Cooper in Moncks Corner, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Jimmy Staton, president and CEO of Santee Cooper in Moncks Corner, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Travis Knight, chair and professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina and Director of USC’s Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program.

Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Travis Knight, chair and professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina and Director of USC’s Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program.

In its Friday morning meeting, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved multiple motions to progress work on natural gas and nuclear energy units. The nuclear site is the VC Summer Nuclear Station in Jenkinsville.

“N” is for Nuclear power. The first time nuclear power was used to generate electricity in South Carolina was a small 17 megawatt experimental prototype by South Carolina Electric and Gas (and partners) at Parr from 1963 to 1967.

“N” is for Nuclear power. The first time nuclear power was used to generate electricity in South Carolina was a small 17 megawatt experimental prototype by South Carolina Electric and Gas (and partners) at Parr from 1963 to 1967.