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H 5578

BioJoe Green Energy Write-up

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John King and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial recognition of Green Energy Biofuel LLC for leadership in sustainable waste management, renewable energy feedstock, job creation, and environmental stewardship in SC.

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Bill Summary · H 5578

Summary of Bill H 5578 (Session 2025-2026) – South Carolina

Title

BioJoe Green Energy Write-up

Note: The bill as presented is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring Green Energy Biofuel LLC. It is a ceremonial designation rather than a law that creates new legal requirements or incurs state spending or mandates.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and commend Green Energy Biofuel LLC for its contributions to South Carolina in areas including sustainable waste management, economic development, and environmental stewardship.
  • To commend the company for its leadership in the renewable energy supply chain and its ongoing growth and impact.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition of Green Energy Biofuel LLC by the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • Acknowledgment of the company’s role in:
    • Collecting, processing, and upcycling fats, oils, grease, and other organic waste streams.
    • Supplying feedstocks for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and other renewable energy products.
    • Diverting waste from landfills and contributing to a circular economy by producing biofuel feedstocks and compost.
    • Operating multiple processing facilities within South Carolina and the region (notably in Warrenville, Elgin, and Winnsboro).
    • Providing employment and contributing to regional economic growth, with stated employment numbers (more than 40 full-time employees in South Carolina) and infrastructure investments.
    • Receiving various industry honors for environmental excellence and innovation.

Who/What is Affected

  • Green Energy Biofuel LLC is the primary entity recognized.
  • South Carolina’s business community, environmental initiatives, and stakeholders who benefit from the company’s operations (e.g., waste management, renewable energy supply chains, job creation).
  • No new regulatory requirements, rules, or funding programs are created by this resolution.
  • The resolution is addressed to the company’s leadership and is intended for public acknowledgment and ceremonial purposes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on 2026-04-23.
  • Sponsor(s): Co-sponsors John King and Annie McDaniel.
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding), serving as a formal commendation rather than legislation with enforceable provisions.
  • Presentation: A copy of the resolution is to be presented to the leadership team of Green Energy Biofuel LLC.

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition of a private company’s contributions to the state’s environmental and economic goals.
  • May enhance the public profile of Green Energy Biofuel LLC and potentially support its branding and community relations.
  • No effect on state law, taxation, regulatory regimes, or statewide programs beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

Bottom line

H 5578 is a ceremonial House Resolution recognizing Green Energy Biofuel LLC for its leadership in sustainable waste management and renewable energy in South Carolina. It highlights the company’s operations, economic impact, and environmental stewardship, and ends with a formal commendation and delivery of a copy to the company leadership.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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