South Carolina Energy Efficiency Act

Overview

For the purposes of this chapter, "renewable energy resources" means energy conservation and efficiency, solar photovoltaic energy, solar thermal energy, wind power, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, tidal energy, wave energy, recycling, hydrogen fuel derived from renewable resources, biomass energy, energy derived from municipal and other solid waste, energy derived from waste oil, energy derived from waste tires, and landfill gas.

Sections covered

• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-10Short title
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-210Policy and purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-220"Renewable energy resources" defined
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-410State Energy Office established; purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-420Duties of State Energy Office
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-425Limitation on amount school districts must spend on energy conservation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-430Annual state energy action plan
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-435Prior approval required for studies of alternative energy usage or conservation measures
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-440State Energy Office; distribution of federal funds; plans for use of funds; Energy Advisory Council; report
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-450Consolidation of energy-related offices and programs
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-460Effect of government restructuring on placement of State Energy Office
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-470Funding for State Energy Office
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-610Energy efficiency standards for state buildings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-620State agencies and school districts to submit energy conservation plans and reports; metering of state buildings; annual compilation of reports
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-630Energy conservation savings; division; reinvestment
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-635State agency to carry forward and retain savings realized from energy conservation measures
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-640Energy conservation products marketed to State; certification and procurement requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-650Revolving loan fund for energy conservation measures
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-660Lease purchase agreements with energy efficiency products vendors and utility companies; procurements for energy-using goods and facilities
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-670Guaranteed energy, water, or wastewater savings contracts
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-680Identification of "energy efficient" goods; energy conservation standards; building specifications
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-870Purpose of program; adoption of rules
• S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-910Implementation of conservation measures by agencies; audit; reports