South Carolina's only substantial energy resource is its system of rivers and lakes, which offers potential for hydroelectric power generation. South Carolina's industrial sector accounts for approximately two-fifths of State energy consumption.
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- South Carolina's four nuclear power plants typically supply more than half of the State's electricity generation.
- South Carolina receives most of its coal from Kentucky.
- Industry is the State's largest energy-consuming sector, accounting for roughly two-fifths of total energy consumption.
- If licensing and construction go as planned, four new nuclear reactors could come online in South Carolina by 2015.
- Per capita electricity use in South Carolina is higher than the nationwide average due in part to high air-conditioning demand during hot summer months and the widespread use of electricity for home heating during generally mild winter months.