South Carolina § 58-37-60 - Independent study to evaluate integration of emerging energy technologies.
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§ 58-37-60. Independent study to evaluate integration of emerging energy technologies.
(A) The commission and the Office of Regulatory Staff are authorized to initiate an independent study to evaluate the integration of renewable energy and emerging energy technologies into the electric grid for the public interest. An integration study conducted pursuant to this section shall evaluate what is required for electrical utilities to integrate increased levels of renewable energy and emerging energy technologies while maintaining economic, reliable, and safe operation of the electricity grid in a manner consistent with the public interest. Studies shall be based on the balancing areas of each electrical utility. The commission shall provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide input on the appropriate scope of the study and also to provide comments on a draft report before it is finalized. All data and information relied on by the independent consultant in preparation of the draft study shall be made available to interested parties, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections, during the public comment period. The results of the independent study shall be reported to the General Assembly.
(B) The commission may require regular updates from utilities regarding the implementation of the state's renewable energy policies.
(C) The commission may hire or retain a consultant to assist with the independent study authorized by this section. The commission is exempt from complying with the State Procurement Code in the selection and hiring of the consultant authorized by this subsection.
HISTORY: 2019 Act No. 62 (H.3659), SECTION 8, eff May 16, 2019.
Editor's Note
2025 Act No. 41, SECTION 13.B, provides as follows:
"B. All other sections of Chapter 37 may be cited as Article 1, entitled 'Planning for Energy Supply.'"
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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