BioJoe Green Energy Write-up

2025-2026 Bill 5578: BioJoe Green Energy Write-up - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5578
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. McDaniel and King
Document Path: LC-0566CM-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 23, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 23, 2026
Summary: BioJoe Green Energy Write-up
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4/23/2026

House

Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 5
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04/23/2026

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.

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat 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.

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

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