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BEC electric bills could skyrocket under new EPA rules

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C–Electric cooperatives across the country are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to be mindful of coal’s reliability and affordability when drafting carbon dioxide regulations for existing power plants. According to coop officials, the U.S. needs to be able to utilize coal, nuclear energy, natural gas, etc in order to keep electric bills affordable. “Electric cooperatives are concerned about […]