The South Carolina Energy Office at the Office of Regulatory Staff publishes reports and data related to utilities and energy in South Carolina.

Recent Submissions

  • Maintaining a resilient energy portfolio 

    South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (2023-04-12)
    South Carolina energy system and Utility Providers are adequately prepared to prevent and respond to outages caused by ice storms and winter weather events.
  • Saving energy : 2022 : how electric and natural gas utilities in South Carolina are using demand-side management 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2022-12)
    This 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.
  • SC Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2022-09-21)
    The 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 ...
  • Annual accountability report 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2014-09-22)
    South 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 ...
  • Annual accountability report 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2014-09-22)
    South 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 ...
  • Annual accountability report 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2014-09-22)
    South 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 ...
  • Saving energy : 2021 : how electric and natural gas utilities in South Carolina are using demand-side management 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2021-12)
    This 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.
  • South Carolina energy efficiency roadmap 

    Weiss, Jennifer; Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions (Durham, N.C.) (2021)
    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 ...
  • Squishy circuits 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2021-02)
    The 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. ...
  • Annual 2020 summary 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2021-06-30)
    Every year the Energy Office highlights their accomplishments in education & outreach, financial assistance, technical assistance, energy data resources and the state energy plan.
  • Energy spotlight 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2021-07-21)
    The Energy Office awards mini-grants each year to fund several high impact demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. The Energy Office strives to direct funding ...
  • Plug in SC Incentive Program overview 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2020-09-10)
    The 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 ...
  • Solar data 2020 

    South Carolina Energy Office; Washington, Stacey V. (2020-11-04)
    This PowerPoint presentation gives information for solar energy use in South Carolina.
  • Saving energy : 2020 : how electric and natural gas utilities in South Carolina are using demand-side management 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2020-12-29)
    This 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 2020.
  • Energy in action : South Carolina state energy plan appendices 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2016)
    The South Carolina State Energy Plan is a comprehensive blueprint for a reliable, resilient, clean, and affordable energy system for South Carolina residents and businesses. Specifically, the State Energy Plan is designed ...
  • Get informed about solar 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2019-12-11)
    You can produce clean energy and save money with solar panels. Adding panels to your home is a big decision. Educate yourself first before signing any papers. Do not sign if you do not understand everything. It is okay to ...
  • Energy in action : South Carolina state energy plan 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2016)
    The South Carolina State Energy Plan (State Energy Plan) is a comprehensive blueprint for a reliable, resilient, clean, and affordable energy system for South Carolina residents and businesses. Specifically, the State ...
  • Saving energy : 2019 : how electric and natural gas utilities in South Carolina are using demand-side management 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2019-12)
    This 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 2019.
  • Saving energy : 2018 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2018-12)
    This report is intended to summarize Demand Side Management activities deployed by South Carolina’s electric and natural gas utilities as reported in 2018. Of the 46 electric distribution utilities in South Carolina, 37 ...
  • Energy Office review of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company 2018 integrated resource plan 

    South Carolina Energy Office (2018-07-17)
    The ORS Energy Office pursuant to SC Code Section 58-37-40(C) provides the following evaluation of the South Carolina Electric & Gas Company’s 2018 Integrated Resource Plan. Included is a copy of the plan.

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