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The South Carolina Energy Office at the Office of Regulatory Staff publishes reports and data related to utilities and energy in South Carolina.
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Publication South Carolina Energy Office Update 2024 Tri-Association Conference(South Carolina State Library, 2024-03-12) South Carolina Energy OfficeThis PowerPoint presentation highlights the agenda of the Tri-Association Conference. It includes funding information and training opportunities.Publication State Energy Office Mini-Grant Program(South Carolina State Library, 2024-07) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe State Energy Office, within the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, administers an annual Mini-Grant Program, a highly competitive funding opportunity for a small number of high-impact demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation.Publication Saving energy : 2023(2023-12-14) South Carolina Energy OfficeThis report is intended to summarize DSM activities deployed by South Carolina’s electric and natural gas utilities - investor-owned utilities, Santee Cooper, electric cooperatives, and municipalities - as reported in 2023.Publication South Carolina home energy labeling(2023-09) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe South Carolina Energy Office of the Office of Regulatory Staff (Energy Office) is developing a home energy labeling framework for the state. The home energy labeling project came from recommendations of the Energy Efficiency Roadmap. The labeling program framework intends to develop a statewide infrastructure to implement and support the labeling of residential properties.Publication ConserFund Plus FAQs(2020) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe ConserFund Loan program was established by the Office of Regulatory Staff - Energy Office (Energy Office) to assist government and non-profit entities in carrying out energy efficiency projects. The program has recently been expanded using funds repaid to the State by entities which received the original 75% grant/25% zero interest loans under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA.)Publication Saving energy : 2016(2016-12) South Carolina Energy OfficeThis report is intended to summarize Demand Side Management activities deployed by South Carolina’s electric and natural gas utilities as reported in 2016. In 2017, 41 of 61 South Carolina electric and natural gas distribution utilities offered DSM programs. Their ongoing activities are discussed.Publication South Carolina natural gas infrastructure study committee report(2019-04) South Carolina Energy OfficeIn 2016, the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff - Energy Office (Energy Office) worked to develop policy recommendations associated with a comprehensive statewide Energy Plan. The Energy Plan and its eight top-tier recommendations were presented to the State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee (PURC) in April of 2017. The PURC unanimously voted for the Energy Office to continue its work on the Energy Plan. The Energy Plan identified a need to ensure that natural gas is a viable energy option for residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation customers across South Carolina and enables South Carolina to continue to attract economic development. Accordingly, one of the top-tier recommendations that came from the Energy Plan was to assess the status of natural gas infrastructure in South Carolina. The South Carolina Natural Gas Infrastructure Study Committee was formed in June 2017 as a collaborative effort of stakeholders including natural gas utilities, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Energy Office, and other stakeholders representing industry, business, communities, and the environment.Publication Electric vehicles and car dealers(2021-02-14) South Carolina Energy OfficeThis document contains information on why consumers may consider an electric vehicle purchase. For many consumers, a visit to the car dealership is the first stop in the purchase of a vehicle. It is important for dealers to know about electric vehicles (EVs) so that they can help consumers make an informed decision.Publication Conserfund & Conserfund Plus program overview (2009-2020)(2020-06-18) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe ConserFund loan program was established in 2000 to support the implementation of energy efficient improvements that provide long-term cost reductions and energy savings. Part of the funding for these revolving loan programs (ConserFund Plus) came from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The design of these funding programs allows them to “revolve,” making funds available for new borrowers as past loans are repaid.Publication Annual State Energy Plan : 2021 update on the South Carolina State Energy Plan(2021-12-08) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe State Energy Plan initiated in 2016 offers a dynamic blueprint for energy planning that evolves as the state’s needs evolve. This document is the 2021 update on the South Carolina State Energy Plan.Publication Maintaining a resilient energy portfolio(2023-04-12) South Carolina Office of Regulatory StaffSouth Carolina energy system and Utility Providers are adequately prepared to prevent and respond to outages caused by ice storms and winter weather events.Publication Saving energy : 2022 : how electric and natural gas utilities in South Carolina are using demand-side management(2022-12) South Carolina Energy OfficeThis report is intended to summarize DSM activities deployed by South Carolina’s electric and natural gas utilities - investor-owned utilities, Santee Cooper, electric cooperatives, and municipalities - as reported in 2022.Publication SC Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative(2022-09-21) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe Report summarizes the collaborative work of over 350 diverse stakeholders during the South Carolina Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative conducted by the Energy Office of the SC Office of Regulatory Staff. The South Carolina Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative (EV Stakeholder Initiative) launched in November of 2020. The EV Stakeholder Initiative facilitated a collaborative statewide discussion to explore opportunities to advance electric vehicle (EV) deployment in South Carolina, with the goal of developing policy and programmatic recommendations. The recommendations reflect the discussions of voluntary stakeholder working groups, but not every recommendation reflects consensus.Publication Annual accountability report(2014-09-22) South Carolina Energy OfficeSouth Carolina laws require that each state agency publish and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual accountability report that contains the agency's or department's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.Publication Annual accountability report(2014-09-22) South Carolina Energy OfficeSouth Carolina laws require that each state agency publish and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual accountability report that contains the agency's or department's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.Publication Annual accountability report(2014-09-22) South Carolina Energy OfficeSouth Carolina laws require that each state agency publish and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual accountability report that contains the agency's or department's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.Publication Saving energy : 2021 : how electric and natural gas utilities in South Carolina are using demand-side management(2021-12) South Carolina Energy OfficeThis report is intended to summarize DSM activities deployed by South Carolina’s electric and natural gas utilities - investor-owned utilities, Santee Cooper, electric cooperatives, and municipalities - as reported in 2021.Publication South Carolina energy efficiency roadmap(2021) Weiss, Jennifer; Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions (Durham, N.C.)Energy efficiency (EE) is widely considered a least-cost option for meeting energy demand while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. While EE has experienced slow and steady growth in South Carolina, much more can be done to maximize the full potential of this least cost resource. This Energy Efficiency Roadmap report collects the expertise and ideas from over 70 EE stakeholders in the region and maps out the shared objectives and strategies that can help the state implement new solutions, overcome challenges, and achieve its EE potential.Publication Squishy circuits(2021-02) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe Energy Office has developed free energy lesson plans specifically for South Carolina teachers to use. These lessons align with the South Carolina Science Standards and indicate the grade level covered by the standard. This lesson plan deals with squishy circuits.Publication Plug in SC Incentive Program overview(2020-09-10) South Carolina Energy OfficeThe aim of the initiative is to promote EV (electronic vehicle) usage by implementing standardized signage and pavement markings at South Carolina’s 200+ public EV charging stations. The Plug in SC Incentive Program enables qualifying participants to obtain standardized EV signage manufactured by the South Carolina Department of Corrections.