USDA announces $257m electric infrastructure funding for rural South Carolina, benefiting 121,000+ people and creating jobs.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $257m in electric infrastructure funding for rural South Carolina communities, including projects for Aiken Electric Cooperative, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, and Haywood Electric Membership Corporation. The investments aim to improve electric infrastructure, smart-grid technologies, and renewable energy systems, benefiting over 121,000 people and creating jobs across the state.