McConnell: Report paves way for state’s energy future

South Carolina is facing an energy challenge like never before. Despite the brief respite from high gasoline prices, it is only a matter of time before gasoline costs rise and create constraints on our economy. America must produce its way out by generating additional sources of petroleum and by shifting to other energy forms for our transportation. However, the challenge is equally great on the electric power side. With a new president promising swift action on green initiatives and resolving … [Read more...]