H5525

SC Electric Cooperative Consumer Protection & Wholesale Market Access Act

Introduced·4/14/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina Electric Cooperative Consumer Protection & Wholesale Market Access Act regulates wholesale power contracts and major capital.

The South Carolina Electric Cooperative Consumer Protection & Wholesale Market Access Act establishes regulatory oversight by the Public Service Commission for generation and transmission cooperatives. It mandates that these cooperatives seek commission approval for major capital expenditures and major power purchase agreements. The act also requires the filing of proposed rates and terms of service with the commission and mandates triennial wholesale rate reviews.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Apr 14

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 14

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry