H5215

Data Center Utility Costs

Introduced·2/19/26

South Carolina H5215 establishes requirements for large load customers, including data centers, to ensure ratepayer neutrality and prevent stranded.

South Carolina H5215, also known as the "South Carolina Ratepayer Protection and Large Load Customer Infrastructure Accountability Act," mandates that large load customers, defined as those with a projected peak demand of at least 50MW, submit plans regarding water resources and annual reporting requirements to the Department of Environmental Services. The bill requires large load customers to enter into contracts with electrical utilities that include participation in demand response programs or payment of increased amounts for firm service.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 24

Scrivener's error corrected

Feb 19

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 19

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry