The "South Carolina Energy Security Act" proposes significant amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws aimed at enhancing the state's energy infrastructure and regulatory framework. Key changes include reducing the number of Public Service Commission members from seven to three, establishing new decision-making considerations for the Commission, and requiring the Office of Regulatory Staff to conduct a comprehensive state energy assessment and action plan. The bill also introduces provisions for joint ownership of electrical generation and transmission facilities, encourages major utilities to evaluate their generation facilities, and establishes an Energy Policy Institute to support advanced energy technologies and align energy policies with economic development goals.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes energy efficiency and demand-side management initiatives, promotes advanced nuclear technologies, and streamlines the regulatory process for energy infrastructure projects. It mandates the development of a ten-year energy action plan, encourages specific actions from utilities regarding new energy facilities, and establishes guidelines for competitive procurement of renewable energy. The legislation aims to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy future for South Carolina while addressing the state's growing energy demands and supporting economic growth. Overall, the act reflects a comprehensive approach to modernizing the state's energy policies and infrastructure.

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