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2025-2026 Bill 5578 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 23, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5578

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor green energy biofuel llc for 
its exceptional contributions to the state of south carolina in advancing 
sustainable waste management, economic development, and environmental 
stewardship, and to commend the company for its continued growth and leadership 
in the renewable energy supply chain. 

Whereas, Green Energy 
Biofuel LLC, a South Carolina-based company headquartered in Fairfield County, 
has, for more than eighteen years, distinguished itself as a leader in the 
collection, processing, and upcycling of fats, oils, and grease and other 
organic waste streams; and

Whereas, the company 
has built a reputation as one of the largest and most advanced biofuel feedstock 
processing operations on the East Coast, with the capacity to process more than 
one hundred million pounds annually while serving thousands of commercial and 
industrial customers throughout the Southeastern United States; and

Whereas, Green Energy 
Biofuel plays a critical role in supporting the renewable diesel and 
sustainable aviation fuel industries by supplying high-quality recycled 
feedstocks, contributing to domestic energy security and reducing reliance on 
foreign resources; and

Whereas, the company's innovative 
approach diverts millions of pounds of waste from landfills each year, transforming 
organic materials into valuable commodities, including biofuel feedstocks and 
compost, and advancing a circular economy; and

Whereas, Green Energy 
Biofuel operates multiple processing facilities across South Carolina and 
neighboring states, including significant operations in Warrenville, Elgin, and 
Winnsboro, contributing to regional economic growth, employing more than forty 
full-time employees with comprehensive benefits in South Carolina, and investing 
millions of dollars in infrastructure across its facilities; and

Whereas, the company 
has created meaningful employment opportunities while fostering a strong 
workplace culture, earning recognition as one of the "Best Places to Work" in 
South Carolina; and

Whereas, Green Energy 
Biofuel has received numerous honors, including the "SC Ambassador of Economic 
Development" award presented by then Governor Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department 
of Health and Environmental Control's "Business of the Year," the "Innovator of 
the Year" award from the South Carolina Manufacturing Alliance, and the "Recycler 
of the Year" award from the Carolina Recycling Association, all of which 
reflect its commitment to environmental excellence; and

Whereas, the leadership 
of Green Energy Biofuel continues to invest in innovation, expansion, and 
strategic partnerships to further strengthen South Carolina's leadership in 
sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions; and

Whereas, the company 
serves as a model of how private enterprise can successfully align economic 
growth with environmental responsibility, benefiting both local communities and 
the global environment. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor Green Energy Biofuel LLC for its exceptional 
contributions to the State of South Carolina in advancing sustainable waste 
management, economic development, and environmental stewardship, and commend 
the company for its continued growth and leadership in the renewable energy 
supply chain. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the leadership team of Green 
Energy Biofuel LLC. 

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