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The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff publishes reports and newsletters relating to its mission of representing the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries such as electric, natural gas, telecommunications, transportation, and water/wastewater.
Recent Submissions
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South Carolina Rural Broadband Grant Program : funded projects : summary
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-08-09)The Rural Broadband Grant Program is a coordinated effort between the ORS and the South Carolina Department of Commerce to expand broadband availability and access in South Carolina. Listed here are applications submitted ... -
Independent accountant's report on financial statements of the South Carolina Universal Service Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-21)An independent auditor audited the financial statements of the South Carolina Universal Service Fund using generally agreed upon accounting principles. -
Independent accountant's report on financial statements of the South Carolina Universal Service Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-11-02)An independent auditor audited the financial statements of the South Carolina Universal Service Fund using generally agreed upon accounting principles. -
Residential solar choice rates overview
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-14)The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSC) has approved new rooftop solar rates for Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC), Duke Energy Progress (DEP), and Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC). These rates are available ... -
Tree pruning and power line safety
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-11)Keeping trees away from power lines is important. A power outage may happen when tree limbs come in contact with power lines. Energized tree limbs are also a safety hazard to anyone who touches the tree. This paper shows ... -
South Carolina Rural Broadband Grant Program : program investments
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-13)This map shows where the 2021 SC Rural Broadband Grant programs and the Federal Program Investment programs are located in South Carolina. -
South Carolina Rural Broadband Grant Program
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-13)The Rural Broadband Grant Program is a coordinated effort between the ORS and the South Carolina Department of Commerce to expand broadband availability and access in South Carolina. This is a listing of applications ... -
Status report on distributed energy resource and net energy metering implementation : pursuant to section 58-39-140, South Carolina code of laws
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-02)On June 2, 2014, the Distributed Energy Resource Program Act 236 was signed into law by then Governor Nikki Haley. The goal of Act 236 is to “promote the establishment of a reliable, efficient, and diversified portfolio ... -
Monthly review of South Carolina Public Service Authority pursuant to Act 135 Section 11 (E)
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-01)On May 18, 2020, Act 135 was signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster. Section 11 of Act 135 requires that the South Carolina Public Service Authority (“Santee Cooper”) be subject to monthly reviews by the South Carolina ... -
The status of local telephone competition in South Carolina 2017 annual report
(South Carolina State Library, 2017)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
The status of local telephone competition in South Carolina 2016 annual report
(South Carolina State Library, 2016)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2014)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2013)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2013)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2012)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2011)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2010)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Annual report the status of local telephone competition in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2008)In order to track the changes occurring in the telecommunications industry, the Office of Regulatory Staff has been directed by the South Carolina General Assembly to compile information and monitor the status of local ... -
Water meters and water conservation
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-05-24)It is important for consumers to conserve water and potentially save on utility bills. It is also important to know where the water meter is located and how to properly read the meter. -
South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff Consumer Services
(South Carolina State Library, 2020)Consumer Services serves as a mediator between consumers and many utilities in South Carolina. Consumer Services resolves a majority of complaints through an informal investigation process. Through consumer education, ...
