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Support for County’s Climate Action Plan Comes Easy
AUGUST 9, 2024
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BY THERESA STRATFORD
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For The Island Connection
ometimes, a unanimous show of support is an obvious choice. It was for the Seabrook Island Town Council when they expressed full support with little discussion for the Charleston County Climate Action Plan. Mayor Bruce Kleinman introduced the County’s intentions for the Climate Action Plan at the July 23 Seabrook Island Town Council meeting. He said that Charleston County Council will have the Climate Action Plan on their August 8 meeting agenda. Kleinman’s purpose for bringing it up to Seabrook Island’s Town Council Members was to garner support for the plan and to pen a letter from all of the Seabrook Island Town Council Members to Charleston County Council in agreement with the plan. He said, “It does a lot of different things. The plan establishes short- and long-term goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and it highlights actions to be taken to reach the goals. This is past due because many jurisdictions around the Southeast have been adopting Climate Action Plans for a long time. Columbia just adopted theirs in 2016. I think it is good for Charleston County to be (continued on page 3) encouraged to move forward on this.”
The Price You’ll Pay to Charge Your Car on Seabrook
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BY THERESA STRATFORD
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For The Island Connection
ometime in April, excitement ensued as four EV charging stations were installed at Seabrook Town Hall. However, excitement for those with EV cars began to wane as EV drivers began to notice the charging stations didn’t actually work. Well, EV fans can now rejoice again because on July 23, Seabrook Town Council gave the go-ahead to Town Administrator Joe Cronin to rev them up (pun intended)— but for a fee. The reason the chargers sat idle for so long was due to the fact that no real fee structure had been put in place. Plus, Cronin said they were waiting on a certificate from the county to make them fully active. Cronin recommended that the fee structure for EV charging be set at cost plus 17.65%. Since the company that installed the EV chargers will receive 15% of every charging transaction and the Town will receive 85% of the transactions, Cronin said that the Town will need to recoup the cost of electricity. (continued on page 2) He said that 85% x 1.1765 equals
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tephanie Radford finds solace and a sense of connection when she immerses herself in the great outdoors, capturing the unique moments and hidden gems that unfold before her lens. Her passion is fueled by the desire to showcase the wonders of nature. She started Savannah River Photography so she could evoke emotions and a sense of awe in others through her photographs. Her photography is a testament to her genuine love for the environment and her unwavering commitment to capturing its essence. The inspiration behind the photo of the turtle lies in celebrating the courageous first steps of a hatchling as it embarks on its long, perilous journey. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of preserving these precious moments for future generations. The image evokes a sense of hope and determination, illustrating that
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even the smallest creatures possess the strength to navigate immense challenges. The deer photo inspiration lies in capturing the quiet and often unseen moments of wildlife in their natural environment. By highlighting the deer's calm presence in the greenery, this photo evokes a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world.
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