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Publication Jefferies Generating Station Ash Pond A Applicability Report(South Carolina State Library, 2024-11-08) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis report gives information about the owners of the ash pond, identification number and a description of the current site conditions.Publication Report on Additional Public Comments Received at the October 8, 2024 Board Meeting & Recommended Modifications to the Proposed Rate Plan For the Proposed April 1, 2025 Rate Increase(South Carolina State Library, 2024-11) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThe Santee Cooper Board of Directors held its final public comment meeting on October 8, 2024 to receive verbal comments from customers, the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (Consumer Advocate) and other interested parties on the proposed rate plan. As a result of customer comments, internal review and direction by the Board, Santee Cooper management is recommending several modifications to the rate revisions proposed to the Board on June 10, 2024. A brief overview of the changes to the proposed rates can be found in this document.Publication 2025 Smart Energy Existing Homes Program Manual(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10-01) South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySantee Cooper is pleased to offer its 2024 Smart Energy Existing Homes Rebate Program. The Program promotes the implementation of high energy-efficiency measures. Rebates promoted through this Program aim to reduce Santee Cooper customers’ incremental cost to upgrade and install high-efficiency equipment over standard-efficiency options. This manual outlines the requirements for the 2023 Rebate Program Year.Publication 2025 Commercial Prescriptive Program Manual(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-30) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis manual outlines the requirements of the 2024 Rebate Program. The Program promotes the implementation of high-efficiency energy conservation measures. Rebates promoted through this Program aim to reduce Santee Cooper customers’ incremental cost to upgrade to high-efficiency equipment over standard-efficiency options and to install other energy efficient products. The following is a list of measures to be included in this Rebate Program: Lighting and lighting controls ; HVAC equipment ; Building envelope and other facility improvements ; Commercial refrigeration equipment efficiency upgrades and ENERGY STAR® qualified commercial appliances.Publication Rate Schedules Effective for Bills Rendered on or After April 1, 2025(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10-29) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis gives the new electric rates from Santee Cooper for residential, commercial, municipal and industrial entities.Publication Coal Combustion Residual Impoundment Inspection - Cross Generating Station Pineville, South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis assessment of the stability and functionality of the Cross Generating Station (CGS) coal combustion residual (CCR) management unit is based on a review of available documents and on-site assessment conducted by Santee Cooper engineering staff. As detailed in this report, there are some recommendations based on field observations that may help CGS continue to maintain the management unit in safe condition. In summary, the CGS CCR management unit was generally found in satisfactory condition. No recognized existing or potential management unit safety deficiencies were noted at the time of inspection within the parameters of design and operation.Publication Fugitive Dust Control Plan for Compliance with 40 CFR 257 : Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) from Electric Utilities CCR Units: (located at Cross Generating Station)(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-30) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityCoal Combustion Residual Units located at Cross Generating Station are subject to standards for the disposal of coal combustion residuals in landfills and surface impoundments. This paper gives a description of the units affected, the control measures in place and an explanation of applicable and appropriate control measures.Publication Santee Cooper - Cross Generation Station Notice of Planned Participation - Annual Report of Progress(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10-02) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThe purpose of this document is to provide a progress report to SC Department of Environmental Services regarding Cross' contingent election to comply with the voluntary incentive plan requirements for flue gas desulfurization wastewater treatment as required by law.Publication Report on Public Comments For the Proposed April 1, 2025 Rate Increase Volume II of II(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10) South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySantee Cooper is proposing revised rates and rate schedules for customers served under such rates to become effective for billing on and after April 1, 2025. The proposed rate increase is driven by (i) price inflation since Santee Cooper’s last rate study and (ii) the need for strategic investment in Santee Cooper’s electric system. During August-September 2024, Santee Cooper held a series of meetings throughout its service territory to receive comments on the proposed rates. This document has been prepared for submission to the Board of Directors to report the information provided by Santee Cooper during the public comment period and the comments and questions received from customers.Publication Report on Public Comments For the Proposed April 1, 2025 Rate Increase Volume I of II(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10) South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySantee Cooper is proposing revised rates and rate schedules for customers served under such rates to become effective for billing on and after April 1, 2025. The proposed rate increase is driven by (i) price inflation since Santee Cooper’s last rate study and (ii) the need for strategic investment in Santee Cooper’s electric system. During August-September 2024, Santee Cooper held a series of meetings throughout its service territory to receive comments on the proposed rates. This document has been prepared for submission to the Board of Directors to report the information provided by Santee Cooper during the public comment period and the comments and questions received from customers.Publication Coal Combustion Residual Impoundment Inspection - Winyah Generating Station Georgetown, South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis assessment of the stability and functionality of the Winyah Generating Station (WGS) coal combustion residual (CCR) management units is based on a review of available documents and an on-site assessment conducted by Santee Cooper engineering staff on September 4, 2024. The supporting technical information was found to be generally adequate. The assessment team had several recommendations based on field observations that may help WGS to continue to maintain the management units in safe condition. In summary, the WGS CCR management units are in generally satisfactory condition for continued safe and reliable operation. No recognized existing or potential management unit safety deficiencies were identified within the parameters of design and operation.Publication Coal Combustion Residual Class 3 Landfill Inspection - Winyah Generating Station Georgetown, South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis assessment of the stability and functionality of the Winyah Generating Station coal combustion residual (CCR) Class 3 Landfills Area 1 is based on a review of available documents and on-site assessment conducted by Santee Cooper engineering staff on September 4, 2024. In summary, the WGS CCR Class 3 Landfills Area 1 and Area 2 were generally found in satisfactory condition. No recognized existing or potential management unit safety deficiencies were noted at the time of inspection within the parameters of design and operation.Publication Winyah Generating Station Notice of Planned Participation 2024 Annual Progress Report(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10-02) South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySantee Cooper submitted a Notice of Planned Participation for the permanent cessation of coal combustion (retirement) subcategory in October 2021, including all the information required by the 2020 ELG Rule. The 2020 ELG rule also required submittal of annual progress reports.Publication Review of Santee Cooper 2024 Request for Adjustment to Rate Schedule and Tariffs(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-24) LeBel, Mark; Harding, Damali; Sedano, Richard; Breit, Raphael; Antal, Alex; South Carolina Public Service Authority; Regulatory Assistance ProjectThe Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) has been hired by the South Carolina Public Service Authority, commonly known as Santee Cooper, to assist the Board of Directors in its review of the management rate proposal as an independent consultant, pursuant to Act 90 as passed by the South Carolina General Assembly. RAP’s review has three sections: 1. A review of typical rate-making principles and policy goals and how the application of these principles and goals should change in the context of a modernizing electricity system. 2. An overview of key cost allocation issues, with a specific emphasis on the definition and estimation of demand-related costs, and why they matter for rate design. 3. A discussion of rate design reform issues and options, with a focus on the residential and small commercial customer classes. Overall, we believe the 2024 request filing appears to be a responsible and substantial application for new rates.Publication Coal Combustion Residual Class 2 and Class 3 Landfill Inspection - Cross Generating Station Pineville, South Carolina(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-27) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThis assessment of the stability and functionality of the Cross Generating Station (CGS) coal combustion residual (CCR) Class 2 and Class 3 Landfills is based on a review of available documents and on-site assessment conducted by Santee Cooper engineering staff. As detailed in these reports, there are some recommendations based on field observations that may help CGS continue to maintain the landfill in safe condition. In summary, the CGS CCR Class 2 and Class 3 Landfills were generally found in satisfactory condition. No recognized existing or potential management unit safety deficiencies were noted at the time of inspection within the parameters of design and operation.Publication Santee Cooper Integrated Resource Plan 2024 Update(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-16) South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySantee Cooper’s Integrated Resource Plan identifies a Preferred Portfolio that will reliably and affordably meet the electric power needs of Santee Cooper’s retail and wholesale customers, dramatically reduce Santee Cooper’s carbon footprint, and add flexibility and innovation to support a growing state economy. It also includes changes to base planning assumptions and evaluates impacts on Santee Cooper’s Preferred Portfolio.Publication Fugitive Dust Control Plan for Compliance with 40 CFR 257 : Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) from Electric Utilities CCR Units: (located at Winyah Generating Station)(South Carolina State Library, 2024-08-23) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityCoal Combustion Residual Units located at Winyah Generating Station are subject to standards for the disposal of coal combustion residuals in landfills and surface impoundments. This paper gives a description of the units affected, the control measures in place and an explanation of applicable and appropriate control measures.Publication Fugitive Dust Control Plan for Compliance with 40 CFR 257 : Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) from Electric Utilities CCR Units: (located at Cross Generating Station)(South Carolina State Library, 2024-08-23) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityCoal Combustion Residual Units located at Cross Generating Station are subject to standards for the disposal of coal combustion residuals in landfills and surface impoundments. This paper gives a description of the units affected, the control measures in place and an explanation of applicable and appropriate control measures.Publication Notification of Closure : Santee Cooper Winyah Generating Station CCR Unit: Class 3 Landfill Area 1(South Carolina State Library, 2024-08-22) South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySantee Cooper hereby provides notice that it has closed the Winyah Generating Station's Class 3 Landfill Area 1, which ceased closure activities on July 24, 2024.Publication Winyah Generating Station Emergency Action Plan Unit 3&4 Slurry Pond(South Carolina State Library, 2024-08-26) South Carolina Public Service AuthorityThe purpose of this plan is to quickly notify affected individuals of an imminent or actual failure of the Winyah Generating Station Unit 3&4 Slurry Pond and protect human life. It is intended to prioritize communications with affected homeowners and with emergency response agencies.