Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative President and CEO, Bob Paulling, will speak on the critical issue of power generation and provide updates on its progress since his talk at the luncheon last year. Drawing from his advocacy experiences on Capitol Hill, Bob will shed light on legislative and agency developments, including EPA actions and a significant bill concerning Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy currently advancing through the S.C. State House. Additionally, he will emphasize the cooperative principles and collaborative initiatives of organizations like SC Power Team, CEEUS, Carolina Connect, and Central Electric Power Cooperative, highlighting their concerted efforts to empower cooperatives across South Carolina.