The "South Carolina Energy Security Act" proposes extensive reforms to the state's energy regulatory framework, primarily by amending various sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A significant change includes reducing the number of Public Service Commission members from seven to three, who will be elected by the General Assembly. The bill also introduces new considerations for the Commission's decision-making, allows public input from electrical utility customers, and mandates the Office of Regulatory Staff to conduct a comprehensive state energy assessment and develop a ten-year energy action plan. Additionally, it encourages joint ownership of electrical generation and transmission facilities between the Public Service Authority and investor-owned utilities, while promoting the evaluation and deployment of nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors.

The legislation emphasizes the need for timely construction of energy infrastructure to meet the demands of South Carolina's growing economy and population. It encourages utilities to pursue joint projects for combined-cycle natural gas units and supports energy storage expansion. The bill also aims to enhance energy efficiency and demand-side management initiatives, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Furthermore, it establishes a new chapter on Economic Development Rates, allowing utilities to offer special rates to attract commercial and industrial customers, and creates a Division of Consumer Advocacy within the Office of Regulatory Staff to represent residential utility consumers. Overall, the act seeks to modernize South Carolina's energy landscape, aligning energy policies with economic development goals while safeguarding consumer interests.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
02/06/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
02/12/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
03/26/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
04/01/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
04/03/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
04/03/2025-A: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
04/04/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
05/01/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
Latest Version: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
12/06/2024: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
04/09/2025: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15
04/09/2025-A: 58-3-20, 58-3-140, 58-3-250, 58-4-10, 58-4-150, 58-33-195, 58-31-205, 37-6-604, 58-33-196, 58-37-70, 58-40-10, 58-41-30, 58-41-10, 58-41-20, 58-41-25, 58-33-20, 58-37-40, 58-3-260, 58-3-270, 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-4-160, 58-37-10, 58-37-20, 58-37-30, 58-37-35, 58-37-50, 58-31-215, 58-3-70, 58-41-50, 58-4-15