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Beaufort County

Updated Jul 28, 2026
County Intelligence · coastal

Beaufort County

3 digital infrastructure projects are tracked in Beaufort County.

Seat: Beaufort Region: coastal Verification: 0%Updated: Jul 28, 2026
Known Projects
3tracked
0 active
Announced Investment
Not yet documented
Across tracked projects
Planned Power Demand
Not yet documented
By verification status
Planned Water Demand
Not yet documented
By verification status
Current Public Actions
None scheduled
Verification Coverage
No projects
0 of 3 verified
Project Pipeline
Electricity
→
ProviderPalmetto Electric Cooperative
Disclosed project loadNot yet documentedNot yet documented
Capacity / constraintsNot yet documented
Water & Wastewater
→
Water providerBeaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
Water sourceSavannah River and Floridan Aquifer
Wastewater providerBeaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA)
Disclosed demandNot yet documentedNot yet documented
Policy & Permitting
→
Zoning treatmentNot yet documented
Data center ordinanceNot yet documented
Moratorium statusNot yet documented
Incentive agreementNot yet documented
Next Public Action
No meetings currently scheduled.
Knowledge Profile
ReportedPublished
Knowledge
52/100
Evidence
0/100
Freshness
100/100
Relationships
100/100
Completeness
60/100
Transparency
0/100
Evidence
0
Timeline
1
Relationships
8
Last Reviewed
Jul 25, 2026
Local Activity

Current Projects

Digital infrastructure projects in this county.

Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber Beaufort Expansion

Beaufort County · Beaufort
◆ High
AnnouncedMixed Infrastructure
Investment
null
Est. Jobs
—
Power Demand
—
Water Provider
—
Last Updated
—
Research Sources
—
Brightspeed

Brightspeed Fiber Network Expansion

Beaufort County · Beaufort
◆ High
constructionMixed Infrastructure
Investment
Part of $2 billion multi-state investment
Est. Jobs
—
Power Demand
—
Water Provider
—
Last Updated
—
Research Sources
—
Comcast

Comcast Xfinity Network Expansion

Beaufort County · Beaufort
◆ High
constructionMixed Infrastructure
Investment
Private and ARPA Grant Funded
Est. Jobs
—
Power Demand
—
Water Provider
—
Last Updated
—
Research Sources
—
Relationship Graph14 connections
Projects (3)
Comcast Xfinity Network Expansion
LOCATED_IN · incoming · confirmed
Brightspeed Fiber Network Expansion
LOCATED_IN · incoming · confirmed
Ripple Fiber Beaufort Expansion
LOCATED_IN · incoming · confirmed
Organizations (11)
SouthernCarolina Alliance
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
SERVES · incoming · high
Dominion Energy South Carolina
SERVES · incoming · high
SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
Dominion Energy South Carolina
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative (PRTC)
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
SouthernCarolina Alliance
SERVES · incoming · confirmed
Energy Systems

Electricity Systems & Providers

Disclosed electrical service, interconnection, and capacity details for tracked projects. Per-field verification status shown where available.

Retail provider
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
Interconnection utility
Not yet documented
Provider type
Investor-owned utility and Cooperative
Initial demand (MW)
Not yet documented
Full buildout demand (MW)
Not yet documented
Design PUE
Not yet documented
Interconnection status
Not yet documented
Substation upgrade required
Not yet documented
Backup generation (MW)
Not yet documented
Renewable claim
Carbon Neutral by 2035
Provider context

No electric providers listed at the county level.

Per-field verification comes from ProjectUtilitiesProfile records and is never inferred.

Water Systems

Water & Wastewater

Disclosed water sourcing, demand, and wastewater discharge for tracked projects. Per-field verification status shown where available.

Water provider
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
Provider type
Public utility/Authority
Primary source
Savannah River and Floridan Aquifer
Cooling water quality
Not yet documented
Avg daily demand (gal)
Not yet documented
Peak daily demand (gal)
Not yet documented
Wastewater provider
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA)
Wastewater discharge method
Reclaimed water irrigation
Provider upgrade required
Not yet documented
Provider context

No water provider listed at the county level.

Per-field verification comes from ProjectUtilitiesProfile records and is never inferred.

Policy & Permitting

Policy, Zoning & Permitting

Known policy posture and permitting context for data infrastructure in this county.

County posture
Zoning treatment
Not yet documented
Planning department
Beaufort County Planning Department
Council meeting link
Not yet documented
Data center ordinance
Not yet documented
Moratorium status
Not yet documented
Related legislation

No related legislation tracked.

Economic Agreements

Incentives & Economic Agreements

Recorded public incentives and economic-development agreements connected to tracked projects.

County resources
Economic development organization
Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
ED contact
Not yet documented
Industrial parks
Not yet documented
Recorded project incentives

No recorded public incentives for tracked projects.

Civic Calendar

Upcoming Meetings

Public meetings related to planning, zoning, council, utilities, and infrastructure.

No meetings currently scheduled.

Chronology

County Activity Timeline

A chronological record of public activity connected to this county.

This activity timeline is currently being expanded as additional public information becomes available.

Knowledge

Latest County Research

Research articles relevant to digital infrastructure in this county.

Research for this county is currently being expanded.

Community Voice

Community Priorities

Future participation will help identify priorities important to local residents.

As Beaufort County's digital infrastructure landscape evolves, community participation will help identify the priorities that matter most to local residents — from water and power concerns to noise, traffic, jobs, and environmental stewardship.

Coming Soon
Local Opportunity

Business Opportunities

Resources for local businesses preparing for future infrastructure investment.

Business Network

Connect with other South Carolina businesses preparing for infrastructure investment.

Business Network

Responsible Development Guide

Review the framework for evaluating infrastructure projects and community impact.

Development Guide

Future Procurement Resources

Resources for local suppliers and contractors will be added as projects advance.

Coming Soon
County Brief

County Overview

Key infrastructure and institutional context for the county.

Population
195,289
County Seat
Beaufort
Major Municipalities
—
Economic Development Organization
Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
Planning Department
Beaufort County Planning Department
Electric Utility Providers
—
Water Providers
—
Broadband Providers
—
Major Industrial Parks
—
Last Updated
Jul 28, 2026
Sourcing

Evidence Used

3 evidence records referenced in connection with this county.

About This Resource

About This County Resource

This county page organizes publicly available information to help residents, businesses, and public officials better understand digital infrastructure activity within Beaufort County.

Information continues to evolve. The Alliance welcomes corrections, additional public documentation, and community contributions.