South Carolina

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, South Carolina State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: In June 2007, the South Carolina legislature overturned Governor Mark Sanford's veto and passed HB 3034, which mandates that new state-constructed buildings meet either the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating "Silver" standard or the Green Globes Rating System for construction.

The South Carolina Energy Efficiency Act addresses state government energy conservation. The statute (South Carolina Codes Title 48.52.6) directs the State Energy Office to develop energy efficient codes/standards for state-owned and leased buildings, including public school buildings, and requires state agencies and school districts to adhere to these codes.

Links:

• HB 3034
• S.C.C. Title 48.52.6

Summary: The South Carolina Energy Efficiency Act requires the State Energy Office to assist state agencies by identifying and compiling a list of energy efficient "goods". Before issuing any solicitation for these goods, the procuring agency is required to notify the State Energy Office which will assist in drafting or reviewing specifications and evaluating bids or offers received in response to the solicitation. There are no requirements to purchase energy-efficient products.

Links:

• S.C.C. Title 48.52.6

No policy in place or proposed

Note: For state efficient fleet initiatives, policies listed must make a specific, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included.

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: South Carolina ESPC Legislation
• Energy Savings Coalition: South Carolina Energy Office Performance Contracting Activities

Last Updated 07/14/2009

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