South Carolina bill mandates electrical utilities to bury new and existing transmission lines within municipal boundaries by 2031.

South Carolina H3807 requires electrical utilities to bury all new transmission lines within municipal boundaries starting January 2, 2026. For existing lines, utilities must bury at least 25% by January 1, 2028, 50% by January 1, 2029, 75% by January 1, 2030, and 100% by January 1, 2031. This mandate applies to all electrical utilities, including those exempt from other provisions. The bill also clarifies that the requirements do not apply to areas within former municipal corporate limits where the municipality owns and operates its own electric system.

South Carolina bill mandates electrical utilities to bury new and existing transmission lines within municipal boundaries by 2031.

South Carolina H3807 requires electrical utilities to bury all new transmission lines within municipal boundaries starting January 2, 2026. For existing lines, utilities must bury at least 25% by January 1, 2028, 50% by January 1, 2029, 75% by January 1, 2030, and 100% by January 1, 2031. This mandate applies to all electrical utilities, including those exempt from other provisions. The bill also clarifies that the requirements do not apply to areas within former municipal corporate limits where the municipality owns and operates its own electric system.