UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017

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Commission Registrant, State of Incorporation, I.R.S. Employer
File Number Address and Telephone Number Identification No.
1-8809 
SCANA Corporation (a South Carolina corporation)
 57-0784499
1-3375 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (a South Carolina corporation)
 57-0248695
  100 SCANA Parkway, Cayce, South Carolina 29033  
  (803) 217-9000  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. SCANA Corporation Yes x No o  South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). SCANA Corporation Yes x No o  South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” andfiler,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
SCANA Corporation
Large accelerated filer  x
Accelerated filer  o
Non-accelerated filer  o
Smaller reporting company  o
Emerging growth company  o
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company
Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer  o
Non-accelerated filer  x
Smaller reporting company  o
Emerging growth company  o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
SCANA Corporation o     South Carolina Electric & Gas Company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
SCANA Corporation Yes o No x  South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Yes o No x
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 Description ofShares Outstanding
RegistrantCommon Stockat October 31, 2016April 30, 2017
SCANA CorporationWithout Par Value142,916,917
South Carolina Electric & Gas CompanyWithout Par Value        40,296,147 (a)
 (a) Held beneficially and of record by SCANA Corporation.
 
This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by SCANA Corporation and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company.  Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf.  South Carolina Electric & Gas Company makes no representation as to information relating to SCANA Corporation or its subsidiaries (other than South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and its consolidated affiliates).
 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and therefore is filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format allowed under General Instruction H(2).



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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
 
Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which are not statements of historical fact are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” for purposes of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning key earnings drivers, customer growth, environmental regulations and expenditures, leverage ratio, projections for pension fund contributions, financing activities, access to sources of capital, impacts of the adoption of new accounting rules and estimated construction and other expenditures.  In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar terminology.  Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and that actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
  
(1)the information is of a preliminary nature and may be subject to further and/or continuing review and adjustment;
(2)
legislative and regulatory actions, particularly changes in electric and gas services, rate regulation, regulations governing electric grid reliability and pipeline integrity, environmental regulations, and actions affecting the construction of new nuclear units;
(3)current and future litigation;
(4)changes in the economy, especially in areas served by subsidiaries of SCANA;
(5)the impact of competition from other energy suppliers, including competition from alternate fuels in industrial markets;
(6)the impact of conservation and demand side management efforts and/or technological advances on customer usage;
(7)the loss of sales to distributed generation, such as solar photovoltaic systems;
(8)growth opportunities for SCANA’s regulated and other subsidiaries;
(9)the results of short- and long-term financing efforts, including prospects for obtaining access to capital markets and other sources of liquidity;
(10)the effects of weather, especially in areas where the generation and transmission facilities of SCANA and its
(1) uncertainty relating to the recent bankruptcy filing by the members of the Consortium building the New Units, including the effect of a rejection of the EPC Contract and the prudency and feasibility of completing the New Units; (2) the ability of SCANA and its subsidiaries (the Company) to recover through rates additional costs incurred in connection with the completion of the New Units or costs incurred to date in the event of the abandonment of one or both of the New Units; (3) continuing uncertainties as to future construction delays and cost overruns in connection with the completion of construction of the New Units, including delays and cost overruns resulting from the bankruptcy of members of the Consortium; (4) the ability of the Company to recover amounts which may become due from the Consortium or from Toshiba under its payment guaranty; (5) maintaining creditworthy joint owners (including possible new or different joint owners) for SCE&G’s new nuclear generation project; (6) the creditworthiness and/or financial stability of contractors and other providers of design and engineering services for SCE&G's new nuclear generation project; (7) changes in tax laws and realization of tax benefits and credits, including production tax credits for new nuclear units, and the ability or inability to realize credits and deductions, particularly in light of construction delays which have occurred or may occur with respect to the New Units; (8) the information is of a preliminary nature and may be subject to further and/or continuing review and adjustment; (9) legislative and regulatory actions, particularly changes related to electric and gas services, rate regulation, regulations governing electric grid reliability and pipeline integrity, environmental regulations, the BLRA, and actions affecting the construction and possible abandonment of one or both of the New Units; (10) current and future litigation; (11) the results of short- and long-term financing efforts, including prospects for obtaining access to capital markets and other sources of liquidity, and the effect of rating agency actions on the Company’s cost of and access to capital and sources of liquidity; (12) the ability of suppliers, both domestic and international, to timely provide the labor, secure processes, components, parts, tools, equipment and other supplies needed which may be highly specialized or in short supply, at agreed upon quality and prices, for our construction program, operations and maintenance; (13) the results of efforts to ensure the physical and cyber security of key assets and processes; (14) changes in the economy, especially in areas served by subsidiaries of SCANA; (15) the impact of competition from other energy suppliers, including competition from alternate fuels in industrial markets; (16) the impact of conservation and demand side management efforts and/or technological advances on customer usage; (17) the loss of sales to distributed generation, such as solar photovoltaic systems or energy storage systems; (18) growth opportunities for SCANA’s regulated and other subsidiaries; (19) the effects of weather, especially in areas where the generation and transmission facilities of SCANA and its subsidiaries are located and in areas served by SCANA’s subsidiaries;
(11)changes in SCANA’s or its subsidiaries’ accounting rules and accounting policies;
(12) (20) changes in SCANA’s or its subsidiaries’ accounting rules and accounting policies; (21) payment and performance by counterparties and customers as contracted and when due; (22) the results of efforts to license, site, construct and finance facilities, and to receive related rate recovery, for electric generation and transmission, including nuclear generating facilities;
(13)the results of efforts to license, site, construct and finance facilities for electric generation and transmission, including nuclear generating facilities;
(14)the results of efforts to operate the Company's electric and gas systems and assets in accordance with acceptable performance standards, including the impact of additional distributed generation and nuclear generation;
(15)maintaining creditworthy joint owners for SCE&G’s new nuclear generation project;
(16)the ability of suppliers, both domestic and international, to timely provide the labor, secure processes, components, parts, tools, equipment and other supplies needed, at agreed upon quality and prices, for our construction program, operations and maintenance;
(17)the results of efforts to ensure the physical and cyber security of key assets and processes;
(18)the availability of fuels such as coal, natural gas and enriched uranium used to produce electricity; the availability of purchased power and natural gas for distribution; the level and volatility of future market prices for such fuels and purchased power; and the ability to recover the costs for such fuels and purchased power;
(19)the availability of skilled, licensed and experienced human resources to properly manage, operate, and grow the Company’s businesses;
(20)labor disputes;
(21)performance of SCANA’s pension plan assets;
(22)changes in tax laws and realization of tax benefits and credits, including production tax credits for new nuclear units;
(23)inflation or deflation;
(24)compliance with regulations;
(25)natural disasters and man-made mishaps that directly affect our operations or the regulations governing them; and
(26)the other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the reports filed by SCANA or SCE&G with the SEC.
(23) the results of efforts to operate the Company's electric and gas systems and assets in accordance with acceptable performance standards, including the impact of additional distributed generation and nuclear generation; (24) the availability of fuels such as coal, natural gas and enriched uranium used to produce electricity; the availability of purchased power and natural gas for distribution; the level and volatility of future market prices for such fuels and purchased power; and the ability to recover the costs for such fuels and purchased power; (25) the availability of skilled, licensed and experienced human resources to properly manage, operate, and grow the Company’s businesses; (26) labor disputes; (27) performance of SCANA’s pension plan assets and the effect(s) of associated discount rates; (28) inflation or deflation; (29) changes in interest rates; (30) compliance with regulations; (31) natural disasters and man-made mishaps that directly affect our operations or the regulations governing them; and (32) the other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the reports filed by SCANA or SCE&G with the SEC.

SCANA and SCE&G disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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DEFINITIONS
 
The following abbreviations used in the text have the meanings set forth below unless the context requires otherwise: 
TERMMEANING
AFCAllowance for Funds Used During Construction
ANIAmerican Nuclear Insurers
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AROAsset Retirement Obligation
Bankruptcy CourtUnited States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
BLRABase Load Review Act
CAAClean Air Act, as amended
CAIRClean Air Interstate Rule
CB&IChicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
CCRCoal Combustion Residuals
CEOChief Executive Officer
CFOChief Financial Officer
CGTCFTCCarolina Gas Transmission CorporationCommodity Futures Trading Commission
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
COLCombined Construction and Operating License
CompanySCANA, together with its consolidated subsidiaries
Consolidated SCE&GSCE&G and its consolidated affiliates
ConsortiumA consortium consisting of WEC and Stone & WebsterWECTEC
Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
CSAPRCross-State Air Pollution Rule
CUTCustomer Usage Tracker
CWAClean Water Act
DCGTDominion Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC
DERDistributed Energy Resource
DHECSouth Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Dodd-FrankDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
DOEUnited States Department of Energy
DRBDispute ReviewResolution Board, provided for under the October 2015 Amendment
DSM ProgramsDemand Side Management Programs
ELG RuleFederal effluent limitation guidelines for steam electric generating units
EMANIEuropean Mutual Association for Nuclear Insurance
Energy MarketingThe divisions of SEMI, excluding SCANA Energy
EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
EPC ContractEngineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement dated May 23, 2008, as amended by the October 2015 Amendment
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FERCUnited States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FluorFluor Corporation
Fuel CompanySouth Carolina Fuel Company, Inc.
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GENCOSouth Carolina Generating Company, Inc.
GHGGreenhouse Gas
GWhGigawatt hour
Interim Assessment AgreementInterim Assessment Agreement dated March 28, 2017, as amended, among SCE&G, Santee Cooper, WEC and WECTEC
IRCInternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
IRSInternal Revenue Service
Level 1A fair value measurement using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2A fair value measurement using observable inputs other than those for Level 1, including quoted prices for similar (not identical) assets or liabilities or inputs that are derived from observable market data by correlation or other means
Level 3A fair value measurement using unobservable inputs, including situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability
LOCLines of Credit

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LOCLines of Credit
MATSMercury and Air Toxics Standards
MGPManufactured Gas Plant
MMBTUMillion British Thermal Units
MW or MWhMegawatt or Megawatt-hour
NAAQSNational Ambient Air Quality Standards
NASDAQThe NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.
NCUCNorth Carolina Utilities Commission
NEILNuclear Electric Insurance Limited
New UnitsNuclear Units 2 and 3 under construction at Summer Station
NOX
Nitrogen Oxide
NPDESNational PermitPollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRCUnited States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Nuclear Waste ActNSPSNuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982New Source Performance Standards
NYMEXNew York Mercantile Exchange
OCIOther Comprehensive Income
October 2015 AmendmentAmendment, dated October 27, 2015, to the EPC Contract
ORSSouth Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
PHMSAUnited States Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Price-AndersonPrice-Anderson Indemnification Act
PSNC EnergyPublic Service Company of North Carolina, Incorporated
RegistrantsSCANA and SCE&G
Retail Gas MarketingSCANA Energy
ROEReturn on Equity
RSANatural Gas Rate Stabilization Act
RTO/ISORegional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator
Santee CooperSouth Carolina Public Service Authority
SCANASCANA Corporation, the parent company
SCANA EnergyA division of SEMI which markets natural gas in GeorgiaSCANA Energy Marketing, Inc.
SCANA ServicesSCANA Services, Inc.
SCE&GSouth Carolina Electric & Gas Company
SCISCEUCSCANA Communications, Inc.South Carolina Energy Users Committee
SCPSCPublic Service Commission of South Carolina
SECUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
SEMISCANA Energy Marketing, Inc.
SIPState Implementation Plan
Spirit Communications
SO2
SCTG Communications, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SCTG, LLC) d/b/a Spirit CommunicationsSulfur Dioxide
Stone & WebsterPrior to December 31, 2015, Stone & Webster, Inc. and later becoming CB&I Stone & Webster, a subsidiary of WECTEC, LLC,CB&I; effective December 31, 2015, Stone & Webster, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEC
Summer StationV. C. Summer Nuclear Station
Supreme CourtUnited States Supreme Court
ToshibaToshiba Corporation, parent company of WEC
Unit 1Nuclear Unit 1 at Summer Station
VIEVariable Interest Entity
Vogtle UnitsTwo nuclear units being constructed by the Consortium for another group of utilities
WECWestinghouse Electric Company LLC
WECTECWECTEC Global Project Services, Inc. (formerly known as Stone & Webster), a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEC
Williams StationA.M. Williams Generating Station, owned by GENCO
WNAWeather Normalization Adjustment


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



SCANA Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) 
Millions of dollars September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Assets        
Utility Plant In Service $13,307
 $12,883
 $13,543
 $13,444
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (4,413) (4,307) (4,494) (4,446)
Construction Work in Progress 4,584
 4,051
 5,011
 4,845
Nuclear Fuel, Net of Accumulated Amortization 312
 308
 265
 271
Goodwill, net of writedown of $230 210
 210
 210
 210
Utility Plant, Net 14,000
 13,145
 14,535
 14,324
Nonutility Property and Investments:        
Nonutility property, net of accumulated depreciation of $136 and $124 277
 280
Nonutility property, net of accumulated depreciation of $137 and $138 275
 276
Assets held in trust, net-nuclear decommissioning 125
 115
 126
 123
Other investments 74
 71
 77
 76
Nonutility Property and Investments, Net 476
 466
 478
 475
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents 56
 176
 12
 208
Receivables:        
Customer, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $5 and $5 530
 505
Customer, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $6 and $6 549
 616
Income taxes 306
 
 6
 142
Other 96
 227
 94
 127
Inventories (at average cost):        
Fuel and gas supply 134
 164
 114
 136
Materials and supplies 152
 148
 153
 155
Prepayments 113
 115
 103
 105
Other current assets 66
 43
 16
 17
Total Current Assets 1,453
 1,378
 1,047
 1,506
Deferred Debits and Other Assets:        
Regulatory assets 2,202
 1,937
 2,128
 2,130
Other 315
 220
 270
 272
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets 2,517
 2,157
 2,398
 2,402
Total $18,446
 $17,146
 $18,458
 $18,707

See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Millions of dollars September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Capitalization and Liabilities  
  
  
  
Common Stock - no par value, 142.9 million shares outstanding $2,390
 $2,390
 $2,389
 $2,390
Retained Earnings 3,342
 3,118
 3,468
 3,384
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (57) (65) (51) (49)
Total Common Equity 5,675
 5,443
 5,806
 5,725
Long-Term Debt, net 6,472
 5,882
 6,466
 6,473
Total Capitalization 12,147
 11,325
 12,272
 12,198
Current Liabilities:  
  
  
  
Short-term borrowings 778
 531
 869
 941
Current portion of long-term debt 117
 116
 17
 17
Accounts payable 278
 590
 269
 404
Customer deposits and customer prepayments 179
 137
 158
 168
Taxes accrued 158
 242
 59
 201
Interest accrued 92
 83
 92
 84
Dividends declared 80
 76
 85
 80
Derivative financial instruments 54
 50
 27
 35
Other 128
 127
 85
 135
Total Current Liabilities 1,864
 1,952
 1,661
 2,065
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:  
  
  
  
Deferred income taxes, net 2,063
 1,907
 2,184
 2,159
Asset retirement obligations 543
 520
 562
 558
Pension and other postretirement benefits 327
 315
 375
 373
Unrecognized tax benefits 254
 44
 274
 219
Regulatory liabilities 864
 855
 938
 930
Other 384
 228
 192
 205
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities 4,435
 3,869
 4,525
 4,444
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)   

   

Total $18,446
 $17,146
 $18,458
 $18,707
 
See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SCANA Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, March 31,
Millions of dollars, except per share amounts 2016 2015 2016 2015 2017 2016
Operating Revenues:  
  
      
  
Electric $817
 $742
 $2,035
 $2,008
 $577
 $592
Gas - regulated 111
 112
 538
 610
 322
 299
Gas - nonregulated 165
 214
 598
 805
 274
 281
Total Operating Revenues 1,093
 1,068
 3,171
 3,423
 1,173
 1,172
Operating Expenses:  
        
  
Fuel used in electric generation 176
 187
 443
 525
 136
 136
Purchased power 21
 14
 50
 38
 11
 11
Gas purchased for resale 202
 260
 752
 1,030
 370
 359
Other operation and maintenance 187
 182
 558
 527
 179
 181
Depreciation and amortization 93
 75
 276
 267
 95
 91
Other taxes 66
 58
 192
 176
 66
 63
Total Operating Expenses 745
 776
 2,271
 2,563
 857
 841
Gain on sale of CGT, net of transaction costs 
 
 
 235
Operating Income 348
 292
 900
 1,095
 316
 331
Other Income (Expense):  
        
  
Other income 15
 19
 46
 56
 17
 16
Other expense (7) (16) (31) (44) (10) (14)
Gain on sale of SCI, net of transaction costs 
 
 
 107
Interest charges, net of allowance for borrowed funds used during construction of $5, $5, $14, and $12  (88) (81) (255) (236)
Interest charges, net of allowance for borrowed funds used during construction of $6 and $4  (87) (83)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 7
 8
 22
 20
 9
 5
Total Other Expense (73) (70) (218) (97) (71) (76)
Income Before Income Tax Expense 275
 222
 682
 998
 245
 255
Income Tax Expense 86
 73
 211
 350
 74
 79
Net Income $189
 $149
 $471
 $648
 $171
 $176
            
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock $1.32
 $1.04
 $3.29
 $4.53
 $1.19
 $1.23
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (millions) 142.9
 142.9
 142.9
 142.9
 142.9
 142.9
Dividends Declared Per Share of Common Stock $0.575
 $0.545
 $1.725
 $1.635
 $0.6125
 $0.575

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SCANA Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited) 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2017 2016
Net Income $189
 $149
 $471
 $648
 $171
 $176
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax:            
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedging Activities:            
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedging activities arising during period, net of tax of $-, $(4), $(3), and $(5) (1) (7) (4) (8)
Cash flow hedging activities reclassified to interest expense, net of tax of $1, $1, $3, and $3 2
 2
 6
 6
Cash flow hedging activities reclassified to gas purchased for resale, net of tax of $-, $-, $3, and $6 
 1
 6
 10
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedging activities arising during period, net of tax of $(1) and $(3) (2) (5)
Cash flow hedging activities reclassified to interest expense, net of tax of $1 and $1 2
 2
Cash flow hedging activities reclassified to gas purchased for resale, net of tax of $(1) and $3 (2) 5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedging activities 1
 (4) 8
 8
 (2) 2
Deferred cost of employee benefit plans, net of tax of $-, $-, $-, and $(2) 
 1
 
 (3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1
 (3) 8
 5
 (2) 2
Total Comprehensive Income $190
 $146
 $479
 $653
 $169
 $178

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SCANA Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2017 2016
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  
  
  
  
Net income $471
 $648
 $171
 $176
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:  
  
  
  
Gain on sale of subsidiaries 
 (355)
Deferred income taxes, net 151
 (98) 27
 (11)
Depreciation and amortization 289
 276
 100
 94
Amortization of nuclear fuel 42
 41
 14
 14
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (22) (20) (9) (5)
Carrying cost recovery (12) (9) (5) (4)
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:   
    
Receivables (8) 192
 67
 
Income taxes receivable (306) 
 136
 
Inventories (21) 2
 6
 11
Prepayments (2) 196
 (5) (11)
Regulatory assets (14) 26
 (4) 
Regulatory liabilities 2
 14
 (3) (1)
Accounts payable (36) (85) (48) (39)
Unrecognized tax benefits 210
 2
 55
 
Taxes accrued (84) 2
 (142) (159)
Derivative financial instruments (9) (8) (3) (3)
Other assets (58) 81
 (2) (20)
Other liabilities 86
 (98) (46) 19
Net Cash Provided From Operating Activities 679
 807
 309
 61
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  
  
  
  
Property additions and construction expenditures (1,178) (851) (342) (385)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries 
 647
Proceeds from investments (including derivative collateral returned) 629
 872
 19
 198
Purchase of investments (including derivative collateral posted) (743) (872) (20) (264)
Payments upon interest rate derivative contract settlements (88) (152)
Proceeds upon interest rate derivative contract settlements 
 10
Net Cash Used For Investing Activities (1,380) (346) (343) (451)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:  
  
  
  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 
 14
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 592
 491
Repayment of long-term debt (15) (164) (8) (8)
Dividends (243) (231) (82) (78)
Short-term borrowings, net 247
 (654) (72) 386
Net Cash Provided From (Used For) Financing Activities 581
 (544) (162) 300
Net Decrease In Cash and Cash Equivalents (120) (83) (196) (90)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 176
 137
 208
 176
Cash and Cash Equivalents, September 30 $56
 $54
Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31 $12
 $86
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:  
  
  
  
Cash paid for– Interest (net of capitalized interest of $14 and $12) $235
 $224
– Income taxes 229
 184
Cash for–Interest paid (net of capitalized interest of $6 and $4) $76
 $77
–Income taxes paid 
 141
–Income taxes received 123
 
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:    
    
Accrued construction expenditures 80
 85
 57
 142
Capital leases 12
 5
 
 5

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SCANA Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Equity
(Unaudited)

Common Stock   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Common Stock   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
MillionsShares Outstanding Amount Treasury Amount Retained Earnings Gains (Losses) from Cash Flow Hedges Deferred Employee Benefit Plans Total AOCI TotalShares Outstanding Amount Treasury Amount Retained Earnings Gains (Losses) from Cash Flow Hedges Deferred Employee Benefit Plans Total AOCI Total
Balance as of January 1, 2017143
 $2,402
 $(12) $3,384
 $(36) $(13) $(49) $5,725
Net Income      171
       171
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)               
Losses arising during the period        (2) 
 (2) (2)
Losses/amortization reclassified from AOCI        
 
 
 
Total Comprehensive Income      171
 (2) 
 (2) 169
Purchase of Treasury Stock
 
 (1)         (1)
Dividends Declared      (87)       (87)
Balance as of March 31, 2017143
 $2,402
 $(13) $3,468
 $(38) $(13) $(51) $5,806
               
Balance as of January 1, 2016143
 $2,402
 $(12) $3,118
 $(53) $(12) $(65) $5,443
143
 $2,402
 $(12) $3,118
 $(53) $(12) $(65) $5,443
Net Income      471
       471
      176
       176
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)                              
Losses arising during the period        (4) 
 (4) (4)        (5) 
 (5) (5)
Losses/amortization reclassified from AOCI        12
 
 12
 12
        7
 
 7
 7
Total Comprehensive Income      471
 8
 
 8
 479
      176
 2
 
 2
 178
Dividends Declared      (247)       (247)      (82)       (82)
Balance as of September 30, 2016143
 $2,402
 $(12) $3,342
 $(45) $(12) $(57) $5,675
               
Balance as of January 1, 2015143
 $2,388
 $(10) $2,684
 $(63) $(12) $(75) $4,987
Net Income      648
       648
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)               
Losses arising during the period        (8) (3) (11) (11)
Losses/amortization reclassified from AOCI        16
 
 16
 16
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)      648
 8
 (3) 5
 653
Issuance of Common Stock
 14
 (1)         13
Dividends Declared      (234)       (234)
Balance as of September 30, 2015143
 $2,402
 $(11) $3,098
 $(55) $(15) $(70) $5,419
Balance as of March 31, 2016143
 $2,402
 $(12) $3,212
 $(51) $(12) $(63) $5,539

Dividends declared per share of common stock were $1.725$0.6125 and $1.635$0.575 for September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Affiliates
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
Millions of dollars September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Assets  
  
  
  
Utility Plant In Service $11,420
 $11,153
 $11,588
 $11,510
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,961) (3,869) (4,032) (3,991)
Construction Work in Progress 4,538
 3,997
 4,950
 4,813
Nuclear Fuel, Net of Accumulated Amortization 312
 308
 265
 271
Utility Plant, Net ($695 and $700 related to VIEs) 12,309
 11,589
Utility Plant, Net ($752 and $756 related to VIEs) 12,771
 12,603
Nonutility Property and Investments:  
  
  
  
Nonutility property, net of accumulated depreciation 68
 68
 69
 69
Assets held in trust, net-nuclear decommissioning 125
 115
 126
 123
Other investments 3
 1
 3
 3
Nonutility Property and Investments, Net 196
 184
 198
 195
Current Assets:  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents 29
 130
 11
 164
Receivables:        
Customer, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $4 and $3 402
 324
Customer, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $3 and $3 328
 378
Affiliated companies 4
 22
 14
 16
Income taxes 206
 
 
 53
Other 80
 202
 66
 94
Inventories (at average cost):  
  
  
  
Fuel 77
 98
 78
 83
Materials and supplies 139
 136
 143
 143
Prepayments 99
 92
 88
 88
Other current assets 48
 15
 2
 1
Total Current Assets ($57 and $88 related to VIEs) 1,084
 1,019
Total Current Assets ($74 and $85 related to VIEs) 730
 1,020
Deferred Debits and Other Assets:  
  
  
  
Regulatory assets 2,114
 1,857
 2,026
 2,030
Other 275
 116
 240
 243
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets ($64 and $53 related to VIEs) 2,389
 1,973
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets ($48 and $52 related to VIEs) 2,266
 2,273
Total $15,978
 $14,765
 $15,965
 $16,091

See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Millions of dollars September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Capitalization and Liabilities        
Common Stock - no par value, 40.3 million shares outstanding $2,860
 $2,760
 $2,860
 $2,860
Retained Earnings 2,469
 2,265
 2,513
 2,481
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (3) (3) (3) (3)
Total Common Equity 5,326
 5,022
 5,370
 5,338
Noncontrolling Interest 133
 129
 135
 134
Total Equity 5,459
 5,151
 5,505
 5,472
Long-Term Debt, net 5,153
 4,659
 5,147
 5,154
Total Capitalization 10,612
 9,810
 10,652
 10,626
Current Liabilities:        
Short-term borrowings 714
 420
 770
 804
Current portion of long-term debt 112
 110
 12
 12
Accounts payable 183
 469
 152
 247
Affiliated payables 95
 113
 100
 122
Customer deposits and customer prepayments 131
 93
 114
 126
Taxes accrued 148
 299
 102
 195
Interest accrued 72
 66
 72
 68
Dividends declared 76
 75
 79
 79
Derivative financial instruments 48
 34
 23
 28
Other 62
 61
 37
 55
Total Current Liabilities 1,641
 1,740
 1,461
 1,736
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:        
Deferred income taxes, net 1,859
 1,732
 1,951
 1,939
Asset retirement obligations 510
 488
 526
 522
Pension and other postretirement benefits 193
 186
 234
 232
Unrecognized tax benefits 254
 44
 333
 236
Regulatory liabilities 630
 635
 705
 695
Other 262
 113
 88
 89
Other affiliate 17
 17
 15
 16
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities 3,725
 3,215
 3,852
 3,729
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9) 

 

 

 

Total $15,978
 $14,765
 $15,965
 $16,091
 
See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Affiliates
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited) 
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, March 31,
Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2017 2016
Operating Revenues:  
        
  
Electric $818
 $743
 $2,039
 $2,013
 $577
 $592
Electric - nonconsolidated affiliate 1
 1
Gas 64
 63
 253
 275
 141
 124
Total Operating Revenues 882
 806
 2,292
 2,288
 719
 717
Operating Expenses:  
        
  
Fuel used in electric generation 176
 187
 443
 525
 112
 119
Fuel used in electric generation - nonconsolidated affiliate 24
 17
Purchased power 21
 14
 50
 38
 11
 11
Gas purchased for resale 36
 37
 126
 151
 66
 50
Gas purchased for resale - nonconsolidated affiliate 
 6
Other operation and maintenance 152
 148
 454
 428
 101
 96
Other operation and maintenance - nonconsolidated affiliate 45
 50
Depreciation and amortization 76
 59
 225
 220
 77
 74
Other taxes 62
 54
 178
 163
 60
 56
Other taxes - nonconsolidated affiliate 1
 2
Total Operating Expenses 523
 499
 1,476
 1,525
 497
 481
Operating Income 359
 307
 816
 763
 222
 236
Other Income (Expense):  
        
  
Other income 7
 6
 20
 24
 8
 5
Other expense (4) (7) (19) (21) (6) (8)
Interest charges, net of allowance for borrowed funds used during construction of $5, $4, $13, and $11 (70) (63) (201) (183)
Interest charges, net of allowance for borrowed funds used during construction of $6 and $3 (69) (66)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction 6
 8
 19
 18
 9
 5
Total Other Expense (61) (56) (181) (162)
Total Other Income (Expense) (58) (64)
Income Before Income Tax Expense 298
 251
 635
 601
 164
 172
Income Tax Expense 94
 84
 202
 196
 52
 56
Net Income 204
 167
 433
 405
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (3) (3) (10) (11)
Earnings Available to Common Shareholder $201
 $164
 $423
 $394
Net Income and Total Comprehensive Income 112
 116
Less Net Income and Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (3) (3)
Earnings and Comprehensive Income Available to Common Shareholder $109
 $113
            
Dividends Declared on Common Stock $76
 $71
 $225
 $211
 $79
 $74
 
See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Affiliates
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015
Net Income and Total Comprehensive Income $204
 $167
 $433
 $405
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest (3) (3) (10) (11)
Comprehensive income available to common shareholder $201
 $164
 $423
 $394

See Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Affiliates
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2017 2016
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:        
Net income $433
 $405
 $112
 $116
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:        
Deferred income taxes, net 127
 (14) 12
 (15)
Depreciation and amortization 229
 221
 79
 76
Amortization of nuclear fuel 42
 41
 14
 14
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (19) (18) (9) (5)
Carrying cost recovery (12) (9) (5) (4)
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:        
Receivables (70) (41) 45
 7
Receivables - affiliate 9
 87
 2
 (2)
Income tax receivable (206) 
 53
 
Inventories (14) (15) (7) (3)
Prepayments (15) 63
 
 (3)
Regulatory assets (6) 24
 (2) 2
Regulatory liabilities (3) 11
 
 (1)
Accounts payable (13) 34
 (11) (23)
Accounts payable - affiliate (13) (55) (21) (8)
Taxes accrued (151) 109
 (93) (223)
Unrecognized tax benefit 210
 2
 97
 
Other assets (117) 67
 1
 (8)
Other liabilities 64
 (110) (14) 25
Net Cash Provided From Operating Activities 475
 802
Net Cash Provided From (Used For) Operating Activities 253
 (55)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:        
Property additions and construction expenditures (1,024) (748) (282) (337)
Proceeds from investments (including derivative collateral returned) 577
 768
 10
 171
Purchase of investments (including derivative collateral posted) (699) (776) (12) (239)
Payments upon interest rate derivative contract settlements (88) (152)
Proceeds upon interest rate derivative contract settlements 
 10
Proceeds from money pool investments 9
 80
 
 9
Net Cash Used For Investing Activities (1,225) (818) (284) (396)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:        
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 494
 491
Repayment of long-term debt (10) (10) (8) (8)
Dividends (224) (214) (79) (75)
Contributions from parent 100
 200
Return of capital to parent 
 (4)
Money pool borrowings, net (5) (42) (1) 11
Short-term borrowings, net 294
 (475) (34) 450
Net Cash Provided From Financing Activities 649
 (54)
Net Cash Provided From (Used for) Financing Activities (122) 378
Net Decrease In Cash and Cash Equivalents (101) (70) (153) (73)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 130
 100
 164
 130
Cash and Cash Equivalents, September 30 $29
 $30
Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31 $11
 $57
        
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:        
Cash paid for – Interest (net of capitalized interest of $13 and $11) $182
 $169
Cash for–Interest (net of capitalized interest of $6 and $3) $61
 $63
– Income taxes paid 286
 89
 3
 175
– Income taxes received 9
 84
 143
 7
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:        
Accrued construction expenditures 71
 76
 46
 109
Capital leases 12
 5
 
 5

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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Affiliates
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Equity
(Unaudited)

 Common Stock         Common Stock        
Millions Shares Amount Retained Earnings AOCI Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity Shares Amount Retained Earnings AOCI Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at January 1, 2017 40
 $2,860
 $2,481
 $(3) $134
 $5,472
Earnings available to common shareholder     109
   3
 112
Total Comprehensive Income     109
 
 3
 112
Cash dividend declared     (77)   (2) (79)
Balance at March 31, 2017 40
 $2,860
 $2,513
 $(3) $135
 $5,505
            
Balance at January 1, 2016 40
 $2,760
 $2,265
 $(3) $129
 $5,151
 40
 $2,760
 $2,265
 $(3) $129
 $5,151
Earnings available to common shareholder     423
   10
 433
     113
   3
 116
Total Comprehensive Income     423
 
 10
 433
     113
 
 3
 116
Capital contributions from parent   100
       100
Cash dividend declared     (219)   (6) (225)     (72)   (2) (74)
Balance at September 30, 2016 40
 $2,860
 $2,469
 $(3) $133
 $5,459
            
Balance at January 1, 2015 40
 $2,560
 $2,077
 $(3) $123
 $4,757
Earnings available to common shareholder     394
   11
 405
Total Comprehensive Income     394
 
 11
 405
Capital contributions from parent   196
       196
Cash dividend declared     (205)   (5) (210)
Balance at September 30, 2015 40
 $2,756
 $2,266
 $(3) $129
 $5,148
Balance at March 31, 2016 40
 $2,760
 $2,306
 $(3) $130
 $5,193

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SCANA Corporation and Subsidiaries
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Affiliates
Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The following unaudited notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are a combined presentation. Except as otherwise indicated herein, each note applies to the Company and Consolidated SCE&G; however, Consolidated SCE&G makes no representation as to information relating solely to SCANA Corporation or its subsidiaries (other than Consolidated SCE&G).

The following notes should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in each company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20152016., which also were a combined presentation. These are interim financial statements and, due to the seasonality of each company's business and matters that may occur during the rest of the year, the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for the full year.  In the opinion of management of the respective company's management,companies, the information furnished herein reflects all adjustments, all of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods reported. In addition, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Consolidation and Variable Interest Entities

     The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include, after eliminating intercompany balances and transactions, the accounts of the parent holding company and each of its subsidiaries, including Consolidated SCE&G. Accordingly, discussions regarding the Company's financial results necessarily include the results of Consolidated SCE&G.

SCE&G has determined that it has a controlling financial interest in GENCO and Fuel Company (which are considered to be VIEs) and, accordingly, Consolidated SCE&G's condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SCE&G, GENCO and Fuel Company. The equity interests in GENCO and Fuel Company are held solely by SCANA, SCE&G’s parent. As a result, GENCO’s and Fuel Company’s equity and results of operations are reflected as noncontrolling interest in Consolidated SCE&G’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
GENCO owns a coal-fired electric generating station with a 605 MW net generating capacity (summer rating). GENCO’s electricity is sold, pursuant to a FERC-approved tariff, solely to SCE&G under the terms of a power purchase agreement and related operating agreement. The effects of these transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Substantially all of GENCO’s property (carrying value of approximately $483$487 million) serves as collateral for its long-term borrowings. Fuel Company acquires, owns and provides financing for SCE&G’s nuclear fuel, certain fossil fuels and emission and other environmental allowances. See also Note 4.
 
Income Statement Presentation

Revenues and expenses arising from regulated businesses and, in the case of the Company, the retail natural gas marketing businessesbusiness (including those activities of segments described in Note 10) are presented within Operating Income, and all other activities are presented within Other Income (Expense). Consistent with this presentation, the Company presents the 2015 gain on the sale of CGT within Operating Income and the 2015 gain on the sale of SCI within Other Income (Expense).

Asset Management and Supply Service Agreement
 
PSNC Energy, a subsidiary of SCANA, utilizes an asset management and supply service agreement with a counterparty for certain natural gas storage facilities.  Such counterparty held, through an agency relationship, 41%29% and 46%40% of PSNC Energy’s natural gas inventory at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, with a carrying value of $13.1$4.2 million and $17.7$9.8 million, respectively.  Under the terms of the asset managementthis agreement, PSNC Energy receives storage asset management fees of which 75% are credited to rate payers. No fees are received under the supply service agreement. This agreement expired on March 31, 2017, and was replaced with a similar agreement that expires on March 31, 2017.2019.


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Earnings Per Share
 
The Company computes basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. When applicable, the Company computes diluted earnings per share using this same formula, after giving effect to securities considered to be dilutive potential common stock utilizing the treasury stock method.

Dispositions

In the first quarter of 2015, SCANA sold CGT and SCI. CGT was an interstate natural gas pipeline regulated by FERC that transported natural gas in South Carolina and southeastern Georgia, and it was sold to Dominion Resources, Inc. SCI provided fiber optic communications and other services and built, managed and leased communications towers in several southeastern states, and it was sold to a subsidiary of Spirit Communications. These sales resulted in recognition of pre-tax gains totaling approximately $342 million. As previously noted, the pre-tax gain from the sale of CGT is included within Operating Income and the pre-tax gain from the sale of SCI is included within Other Income (Expense) on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of income.

CGT and SCI operated principally in wholesale markets, whereas the Company's primary focus is the delivery of energy-related products and services to retail markets. In addition, neither CGT nor SCI met accounting criteria for disclosure as a reportable segment and were included within the All Other caption in Note 10. The sales of CGT and SCI did not represent a strategic shift that had a major effect on the Company's operations; therefore, these sales did not meet the criteria for classification as discontinued operations.

Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts within the reconciliations of Net income to Net Cash Provided From Operating Activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Specifically, $(100) million of non-cash changes in fair value of interest rate swaps has been reclassified from the changes in Derivative financial instruments caption (which for Consolidated SCE&G resulted in the caption being eliminated) with offsetting reclassifications of $66 million from the changes in Regulatory assets caption, $(5) million from the changes in Regulatory liabilities caption, $(6) million from the changes in Other assets caption and $45 million from the changes in Other liabilities caption. Additionally, due to insignificance, the captions for changes in Interest accrued and changes in Pension and other postretirement benefits which were utilized in the reconciliation for the prior period have been eliminated and their amounts included within changes in Other liabilities, and the caption of Losses from equity method investments has been eliminated and its amount included within changes in Other assets. These reclassifications had no effect on Net Cash Provided From Operating Activities or on any other subtotal in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

New Accounting Matters

In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance for revenue arising from contracts with customers that supersedes most earlier revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized, and will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive
in exchange for those goods or services. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G expect to adopt this guidance when required in the first quarter of 2018. The guidance permits adoption using a retrospective method, with options to elect certain practical expedients, or recognition of a cumulative effect in the year of initial adoption. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have not determined which method of adoption will be employed or what practical expedients may be elected. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have not determined the impact this guidance will have on their respective financial statements. However, the identification of implementation project team members and the analysis of contracts with customers to which the guidance might be applicable, particularly large customer contracts, havehas begun. In addition, activities of the FASB's Transition Resource Group for Revenue Recognition are being monitored, particularly as they relate to the required treatment under the standard of contributions in aid of construction, alternative revenue programs and the collectibility of revenue of utilities subject to rate regulation.

In July 2015, the FASB issued accounting guidance intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory cost by requiring most inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G expect to adoptadopted this guidance when required in the first quarter of 2017 and have determined that the adoption of this guidance willdid not have a significantany impact on their respective financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance that will change how entities measure certain equity investments and financial liabilities, among other things. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G expect to adopt this

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guidance when required in the first quarter of 2018. The Company2018 and Consolidated SCE&G are evaluatinghave determined that adoption of this guidance and dowill not anticipate that its adoption will have a significant impact on their respective financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance related to the recognition, measurement and presentation of
leases. The guidance applies a right-of-use model and, for lessees, requires all leases with a duration over 12 months to be
recorded on the balance sheet, with the rights of use treated as assets and the payment obligations treated as liabilities. Further,
and without consideration of any regulatory accounting requirements which may apply, depending primarily on the nature of the assets and the relative consumption of them, lease costs will be recognized either through the separate amortization of the right-of-use asset and the recognition of the interest cost related to the payment obligation, or through the recording of a combined straight-line rental expense. For lessors, the guidance calls for the recognition of income either through the derecognition of assets and subsequent recording of interest income on lease amounts receivable, or through the recognition of rental income on a straight-line basis, also depending on the nature of the assets and relative consumption. The guidance will be effective for years beginning in 2019. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have not determined what impact this guidance will have on their respective financial statements. However, the identification of implementation project team members and the initial identification and analysis of leasing and related contracts to which the guidance might be applicable havehas begun.

In March 2016,addition, the FASB issued accounting guidance changing how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. Entities will be required to recognize the income tax effects of awards in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G expect to adopt this guidance when required in the first quarterhave begun implementation of 2017. The Companya third party software tool that will assist with initial adoption and Consolidated SCE&G are evaluating this guidance and, based on the nature of their current share-based awards practices, do not anticipate that its adoption will have a significant impact on their respective financial statements.ongoing compliance.

In June 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance requiring the use of a current expected credit loss impairment model for certain financial instruments. The new model is applicable to trade receivables and most debt instruments, among other financial instruments, and is intended to result in certain impairment losses being recognized earlier than under current guidance. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G must adopt this guidance beginning in 2020, including interim periods, though the guidance may be adopted in 2019. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have not determined when this guidance will be adopted or what impact it will have on their respective financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance to reduce diversity in cash flow classification related to certain transactions. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G expect to adopt this guidance when required in the first quarter of 2018 and do not anticipate that its adoption will impact their respective financial statements.


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In October 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance related to the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers of assets other than inventory. An entity will be required to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G adopted this guidance in the first quarter 2017 and it had no impact on their respective financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance related to the presentation of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for years beginning in 2018, and the Company and Consolidated SCE&G do not anticipate that its adoption will impact their respective financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued accounting guidance to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. The guidance is effective for years beginning in 2020, though early adoption after January 1, 2017 is allowed. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have not determined when this guidance will be adopted but do not anticipate that its adoption will have a material impact on their respective financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued accounting guidance to change the required presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost. Under the new guidance, the net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost are to be separated into their service cost components and other components. The service cost components are to be presented in the same line item (or items) as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. The other components are to be reported in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside operating income. Only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization in assets. This guidance is required to be applied on a retrospective basis for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost and on a prospective basis for the capitalization of only the service cost component of net benefit cost. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G will adopt the guidance when required in the first quarter of 2018 and have not determined what impact it will have on their respective financial statements.

2.RATE AND OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS
 
Rate Matters
 
Electric - Cost of Fuel
 
By order dated July 15, 2015, the SCPSC approved a settlement agreement among SCE&G, ORS and certain other parties concerning SCE&G's petition for approval to participateparticipation in a DER program and to recover DER programrelated costs as a separate component of SCE&G's overall fuel factor. Under this order, SCE&G will, among other things, implement programs to encourage the development of renewable energy facilities with a total nameplate capacity of at least approximately 84.5 MW by the end of 2020, of which half is to be customer-scale solar capacity and half is to be utility-scale solar capacity.

By order dated April 29, 2016,27, 2017, the SCPSC approved a settlement agreement among SCE&G, ORS and certain other partiesSCEUC, to decreaseincrease the total fuel cost component of retail electric rates. SCE&G reduced the total fuel cost component of retail electric ratesagreed to reflect lower projected fuel costs and to eliminate over-collected balances of approximately $61 million forset its base fuel and environmental costscomponent in such a manner as to produce a projected under recovery of $61.0 million over a 12-month period beginning with the first billing cycle of May 2016.2017. SCE&G also beganagreed to recover, projected DER program costs of approximately $6.9 millionover a 12-month period beginning with the first billing cycle of May 2016.2017, projected DER program costs of approximately $16.5 million. Additionally, deferral of carrying cost will be allowed for base fuel component under collected balances, as they occur.

Electric - Base Rates

Pursuant to an SCPSC order, SCE&G removes from rate base certain deferred income tax assets arising from capital expenditures related to the New Units and accrues carrying costs on those amounts during periods in which they are not included in rate base.  Such carrying costs are determined at SCE&G’s weighted average long-term debt borrowing rate and are recorded as a regulatory asset and other income. Carrying costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016

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March 31, 2017 totaled $3.5 million and $10.0 million, respectively.$4.3 million. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, carrying costs totaled $2.4 million and $6.5 million, respectively.$3.1 million. SCE&G anticipates that when the New Units are placed in service and accelerated tax depreciation is recognized on them, these deferred income tax assets will decline. When these deferred income tax assets are fully offset by related deferred income tax liabilities, the carrying cost accruals will cease, and the regulatory asset will begin to be amortized.

By order dated April 29, 2016,March 1, 2017, the SCPSC approved SCE&G’s request to increasedecrease its pension costs rider. Under the terms of the order, SCE&G may request an annual adjustment toThe change in the pension rider.rider will decrease annual revenue by approximately $11.9 million. The increased pension rider is designed to allow

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SCE&G to recover projected pension costs, including under-collections,net of the previously over-collected balance, over a 12-month period, beginning with the first billing cycle in May 2016.2017.

In April 2016, ORS filed a report arising fromJanuary 2017, SCE&G requested in its review of SCE&G’s annual DSM Programs rate rider filing. ORS concluded the updated DSM Programs rider proposal was developed in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the SCPSC in prior orders and recommended that SCE&G's request be approved. By Order dated April 29, 2016, the SCPSC accepted ORS's recommendations and approved SCE&G's requestfiling to recover $37.6$37.0 million of costs and net lost revenues associated with DSM programs, along with a shared savingsan incentive associated with the DSM Programs.

Electric - BLRA

to invest in such programs. On May 26, 2016, SCE&G petitioned the SCPSC seeking approval to update the capital cost schedule and construction milestone schedule for the New Units consistent with the October 2015 Amendment. Within this petition, SCE&G also informed the SCPSC that it had notified WEC of its intent to elect the fixed price option, subject to concurrence by Santee Cooper and approval by the SCPSC. The petition reflects an increase in total project costs of approximately $852 million over the cost approved by the SCPSC in September 2015, of which approximately $505 million is directly attributable to the fixed price option. On July 1, 2016, SCE&G reduced the total project cost amount set forth in its petition to $846 million. SCE&G's estimated gross construction cost for the project is now estimated to be approximately $7.7 billion, including owner’s costs, transmission, escalation and AFC. SCE&G executed the fixed price option on July 1, 2016, for itself and on behalf of Santee Cooper, subject to SCPSC approval.

On September 1, 2016, SCE&G, ORS and certain other parties entered into a settlement agreement related to SCE&G’s May 26, 2016 petition to update construction and capital cost schedules, including SCE&G’s election of the fixed price option included in the October 2015 Amendment. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the settling parties agree to support SCPSC approval of the updated construction schedule, which indicates substantial completion dates of August 2019 and August 2020 for the New Units, and SCE&G’s election of the fixed price option. In addition, the settling parties agree to the inclusion of an additional $831 million in the capital cost schedule and to revise the allowed ROE for the New Units from 10.50% to 10.25%. The revised ROE will be applied prospectively for the purpose of calculating revised rates sought by SCE&G under the BLRA on and after January 1,April 27, 2017, until such time as the New Units are completed. Also, pursuant to the settlement agreement, SCE&G agreed not to file any future requests to amend its capital cost schedule prior to January 28, 2019. For those capital costs which were included in the total project amount set forth in SCE&G’s petition but not included in the capital cost schedule as agreed upon by the settling parties, SCE&G may seek to include those costs in its calculation of revised rates after January 2019. The settlement agreement is subject to SCPSC approval. A public hearing on this matter was held in October 2016, and the SCPSC is expected to issue its order in November 2016.  See also Note 9.

On October 19, 2016, the SCPSC approved an increase of approximately $64.4 million, or 2.7%, in SCE&G's retail electric rates under provisions of the BLRA. The rate increase is effective for the first billing cycle on or after November 27, 2016.

Gas - SCE&G

By order dated October 13, 2016, the SCPSC approved SCE&G's quarterly monitoring report for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2016, and an approximately $4.1 million, or 1.2%, overall increase to its natural gas rates under the terms of the RSA. The rate adjustment will berequest effective forbeginning with the first billing cycle in November 2016.May 2017.

SCE&G's natural gas tariffs include a PGA that provides for the recovery of actual gas costs incurred, including transportation costs. SCE&G's gas rates are calculated using a methodology which may adjust the cost of gas monthly based on a 12-month rolling average, and its gas purchasing policies and practices are reviewed annually by the SCPSC. SCE&G's annual PGA hearing for the 12-month period ending July 31, 2016, was held on November 3, 2016, and the SCPSC's decision is pending.

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Gas - PSNC Energy

On October 28, 2016, the NCUC granted PSNC Energy a net annual increase of approximately $19.1 million, or 4.39%, in rates and charges to customers, and set PSNC Energy's authorized ROE at 9.7%. The rate increase is largely associated with recovering costs related to expanding and operating PSNC Energy's pipeline system. In addition, PSNC Energy was authorized to implement a tracker that provides for biannual rate adjustments in order to recover the revenue requirement associated with integrity management plant investment and associated costs incurred by PSNC Energy resulting from prevailing federal standards for pipeline integrity and safety that are not otherwise included in current base rates. On February 15, 2017, PSNC Energy filed its first biannual application for an adjustment to its rates under the Integrity Management Tracker, requesting recovery of an annual revenue requirement of $1.9 million. The newNCUC approved this request and the revised rates arebecame effective for servicesservice rendered on orand after NovemberMarch 1, 2016.2017.

Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities
 
Rate-regulated utilities recognize in their financial statements certain revenues and expenses in different periods than do other enterprises.  As a result, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G have recorded regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities which are summarized in the following tables. Other than unrecovered plant, substantially all regulatory assets are either explicitly excluded from rate base or are effectively excluded from rate base due to their being offset by related liabilities.
 The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Regulatory Assets:  
  
      
  
    
Accumulated deferred income taxes $301
 $298
 $294
 $291
 $317
 $316
 $309
 $307
Environmental remediation costs 33
 42
 26
 35
AROs and related funding 402
 405
 380
 384
 425
 425
 402
 403
Deferred employee benefit plan costs 311
 325
 282
 295
 336
 342
 303
 309
Deferred losses on interest rate derivatives 791
 535
 791
 535
 614
 620
 614
 620
Unrecovered plant 119
 127
 119
 127
 113
 117
 113
 117
DSM Programs 58
 61
 58
 61
 59
 59
 59
 59
Carrying costs on deferred tax assets related to nuclear construction 37
 32
 37
 32
Pipeline integrity management costs 37
 33
 6
 6
Environmental remediation costs 31
 32
 25
 26
Deferred storm damage costs 20
 20
 20
 20
Deferred costs related to uncertain tax position 14
 
 14
 
 17
 15
 17
 15
Other 173
 144
 150
 129
 122
 119
 121
 116
Total Regulatory Assets $2,202
 $1,937
 $2,114
 $1,857
 $2,128
 $2,130
 $2,026
 $2,030
Regulatory Liabilities:  
  
      
  
    
Asset removal costs $756
 $732
 $533
 $519
 $760
 $755
 $533
 $529
Deferred gains on interest rate derivatives 80
 96
 80
 96
 157
 151
 157
 151
Other 28
 27
 17
 20
 21
 24
 15
 15
Total Regulatory Liabilities $864

$855
 $630
 $635
 $938

$930
 $705
 $695

Accumulated deferred income tax liabilities that arise from utility operations that have not been included in customer rates are recorded as a regulatory asset.  A substantial portion of these regulatory assets relate to depreciation and are expected to be recovered over the remaining lives of the related property which may range up to approximately 85 years.  Similarly, accumulated deferred income tax assets arising from deferred investment tax credits are recorded as a regulatory liability.

Environmental remediation costs represent costs associated with the assessment and clean-up of sites currently or formerly owned by the Company or Consolidated SCE&G, and are expected to be recovered over periods of up to approximately 18 years.
 
AROs and related funding represents the regulatory asset associated with the legal obligation to decommission and dismantle Summer StationUnit 1 and conditional AROs related to generation, transmission and distribution properties, including gas pipelines. These regulatory assets are expected to be recovered over the related property lives and periods of decommissioning which may range up to approximately 110 years.

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Employee benefit plan costs of the regulated utilities have historically been recovered as they have been recorded under GAAP. Deferred employee benefit plan costs represent amounts of pension and other postretirement benefit costs which

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were accrued as liabilities and treated as regulatory assets pursuant to FERC guidance, and costs deferred pursuant to specific SCPSC regulatory orders. In 2013 SCE&G began recovering through utility rates approximately $63 million of deferred pension costs for electric operations over approximately 30 years and approximately $14 million of deferred pension costs for gas operations over approximately 14 years. The remainder of the deferred benefit costs are expected to be recovered through utility rates, primarily over average service periods of participating employees, or up to approximately 1211 years.

Deferred losses or gains on interest rate derivatives represent (i) the effective portions of changes in fair value and payments made or received upon settlement of certain interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and (ii) the changes in fair value and payments made or received upon settlement of certain other interest rate derivatives not so designated. The amounts recorded with respect to (i) are expected to be amortized to interest expense over the lives of the underlying debt through 2043. The amounts recorded with respect to (ii) are expected to be similarly amortized to interest expense through 2065 except when, in the case of deferred gains, such amounts are applied otherwise at the direction of the SCPSC.

Unrecovered plant represents the carrying value of coal-fired generating units, including related materials and supplies inventory, retired from service prior to being fully depreciated. Pursuant to SCPSC approval, SCE&G will amortizeis amortizing these amounts through cost of service rates over the units' previous estimated remaining useful lives through approximately 2025. Unamortized amounts are included in rate base and are earning a current return.

DSM Programs represent SCE&G's deferred costs associated with such programs, and such deferred costs are currently being recovered over approximately five years through an approved rate rider. 

Carrying costs on deferred tax assets related to nuclear construction are calculated on accumulated deferred income tax assets associated with the New Units which are not part of electric rate base using the weighted average long-term debt cost of capital. These carrying costs will be amortized over ten years beginning in approximately 2020.
Pipeline integrity management costs represent costs incurred to comply with regulatory requirements related to natural gas pipelines. PSNC Energy will recover costs totaling $20.3 million over a five-year period beginning November 2016, and remaining costs of $11.3 million have been deferred pending future approval of rate recovery. SCE&G began amortizing $1.9 million of such costs annually in November 2015.

Environmental remediation costs represent costs associated with the assessment and clean-up of sites currently or formerly owned by SCE&G or PSNC Energy, and are expected to be recovered over periods of up to approximately 18 years.

Deferred storm damage costs represent costs incurred in excess of amounts previously collected through SCE&G’s SCPSC-approved storm damage reserve, and for which SCE&G expects to receive future recovery through customer rates.

Deferred costs related to uncertain tax position primarily represent the estimated amounts of domestic production activities deductions foregone as a result of the Company’s deduction of certain research and experimentation expenditures for income tax purposes, net of related tax credits, as well as accrued interest expense and other costs arising from this unrecognizeduncertain tax benefit.position. SCE&G's current customer rates reflect the availability of domestic production activities deductions. These net deferred costs are expected to be recovered through utility rates following ultimate resolution of the claims. See also Note 5.
    
Various other regulatory assets are expected to be recovered inthrough rates over varying periods of up to approximately 30 years.through 2047.
 
Asset removal costs represent estimated net collections through depreciation rates of amounts to be incurred for the removal of assets in the future.
 
The SCPSC, the NCUC or the FERC has reviewed and approved through specific orders most of the items shown as regulatory assets. Other regulatory assets include, but are not limited to, certain costs which have not been specifically approved for recovery by the SCPSC, the NCUC or by the FERC. In recording such costs as regulatory assets, management believes the costs will be allowable under existing rate-making concepts that are embodied in rate orders. The costs are currently not being recovered, but are expected to be recovered through rates in future periods. In the future, as a result of deregulation or other changes in the regulatory environment or changes in accounting requirements, the Company or Consolidated SCE&G could be required to write off all or a portion of its regulatory assets and liabilities. Such an event could have a material effect on the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's financial statements in the period the write-off would be recorded.


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3.COMMON EQUITY

SCANA had 200 million shares of common stock authorized as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015.2016. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 resulted in higher interest expense of $2 million and lower cost of gas purchased for resale of $2 million. Such reclassifications during the comparable period in 2016 resulted in higher interest expense of $6$2 million and higher cost of gas purchased for resale of $6 million. Such reclassifications during the comparable period in 2015 resulted in higher interest expense of $6 million and higher cost of gas purchased for resale of $10$5 million.

Authorized shares of SCE&G common stock were 50 million as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015.2016. Authorized shares of SCE&G preferred stock were 20 million, of which 1,000 shares, no par value, were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015.2016. All issued and outstanding shares of SCE&G's common and preferred stock are held by SCANA.


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4.     LONG-TERM DEBT AND LIQUIDITY
 
Long-term Debt

On November 1, 2016, Consolidated SCE&G paid at maturity $100 million related to a nuclear fuel financing which had an imputed interest rate of 0.78%.
In June 2016, SCE&G issued $425 million of 4.1% first mortgage bonds due June 15, 2046. In addition, SCE&G issued $75 million of 4.5% first mortgage bonds due June 1, 2064, which constituted a reopening of $300 million of 4.5% first mortgage bonds issued in May 2014. Proceeds from these sales were used to repay short-term debt primarily incurred as a result of SCE&G’s construction program, to finance capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.

In June 2016, PSNC Energy issued $100 million of 4.13% senior notes due June 22, 2046. Proceeds from this sale were used to repay short-term debt, to finance capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.

Substantially all electric utility plant is pledged as collateral in connection with long-term debt.
 
Liquidity
 
Credit agreements are used for general corporate purposes, including liquidity support for each company's commercial paper program and working capital needs and, in the case of Fuel Company, to finance or refinance the purchase of nuclear fuel, certain fossil fuels, and emission and other environmental allowances. Committed long-term facilities are revolving lines of credit under credit agreements with a syndicate of banks. Committed LOC, outstanding LOC advances, commercial paper, and LOC-supported letter of credit obligations were as follows: 
 September 30, 2016 March 31, 2017
Millions of dollars Total SCANA Consolidated SCE&G PSNC  Energy Total SCANA Consolidated SCE&G PSNC  Energy
Lines of credit:    
        
    
Five-year, expiring December 2020 $1,300.0
 $400.0
 $700.0
 $200.0
 $1,300.0
 $400.0
 $700.0
 $200.0
Fuel Company five-year, expiring December 2020 $500.0
 
 $500.0
 
 500.0
 
 500.0
 
Three-year, expiring December 2018 $200.0
 
 $200.0
 
 200.0
 
 200.0
 
Total committed long-term $2,000.0
 $400.0
 $1,400.0
 $200.0
 2,000.0
 400.0
 1,400.0
 200.0
Outstanding commercial paper (270 or fewer days) $777.6
 $16.0
 $714.2
 $47.4
 869.5
 50.4
 769.9
 49.2
Weighted average interest rate   0.93% 0.84% 0.83%   1.47% 1.22% 1.27%
Letters of credit supported by LOC $3.3
 $3.0
 $0.3
 
 3.3
 3.0
 0.3
 
Available $1,219.1
 $381.0
 $685.5
 $152.6
 $1,127.2
 $346.6
 $629.8
 $150.8
 
 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016
Millions of dollars Total SCANA Consolidated SCE&G PSNC  Energy Total SCANA Consolidated SCE&G PSNC  Energy
Lines of credit:                
Five-year, expiring December 2020 $1,300.0
 $400.0
 $700.0
 $200.0
 $1,300.0
 $400.0
 $700.0
 $200.0
Fuel Company five-year, expiring December 2020 $500.0
 
 $500.0
 
 500.0
 
 500.0
 
Three-year, expiring December 2018 $200.0
 
 $200.0
 
 200.0
 
 200.0
 
Total committed long-term $2,000.0
 $400.0
 $1,400.0
 $200.0
 2,000.0
 400.0
 1,400.0
 200.0
Outstanding commercial paper (270 or fewer days) $531.4
 $37.4
 $420.2
 $73.8
 940.5
 64.4
 804.3
 71.8
Weighted average interest rate   1.19% 0.74% 0.77%   1.43% 1.04% 1.07%
Letters of credit supported by LOC $3.3
 $3.0
 $0.3
 
 3.3
 3.0
 0.3
 
Available $1,465.4
 $359.6
 $979.6
 $126.2
 $1,056.2
 $332.6
 $595.4
 $128.2

Each of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G is obligated with respect to an aggregate of $67.8 million of industrial revenue bonds which are secured by letters of credit issued by TD Bank N.A. These letters of credit expire, subject to renewal, in the fourth quarter of 2019.


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    Consolidated SCE&G participates in a utility money pool with SCANA and another regulated subsidiary of SCANA. Money pool borrowings and investments bear interest at short-term market rates. Consolidated SCE&G’s interest income and expense from money pool transactions were not significant for any period presented. At September 30, 2016, Consolidated SCE&G had outstanding money pool borrowings due to an affiliate of $28.1 million. At$28 million at March 31, 2017, and $29 million at December 31, 2015, Consolidated SCE&G had outstanding money pool borrowings due to an affiliate of $33.0 million and money pool investments due from an affiliate of $9.0 million.2016. On its balance sheet, Consolidated SCE&G includes such amounts due from an affiliate within Receivables-affiliated companies and amounts due to an affiliate within Affiliated payables.

5.INCOME TAXES
 
Consolidated SCE&G is included in theThe Company files consolidated federal income tax returns of SCANAwhich include Consolidated SCE&G, and filesthe Company and its subsidiaries file various applicable state and local income tax returns.

The IRS has completed examinations of the Company’s federal returns through 2004, and the Company’s federal returns through 2007 are closed for additional assessment. The IRS is currently examining SCANA's open federal returns through 2015 as a result of claims discussed below. With few exceptions, the Company, including Consolidated SCE&G, is no longer subject to state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010.

During 2013 and 2014, SCANA amended certain of its income tax returns to claim certainadditional tax-defined research and experimentation deductions (under IRC Section 174) and credits (under IRC Section 41) and to reflect related impacts on other items such as domestic production activities deductions.deductions (under IRC Section 199). SCANA also made similar claims in filing its original 2013 and 2014 returns in 2014 and 2015, respectively. In September 2016, SCANA claimed significant research and experimentation deductions and credits (offset by reductions in its domestic production activities deductions), related to the ongoing design and construction activities of the New Units, in its 2015 income tax returns. These claims followed the issuance of final IRS regulations in 2014 regarding such treatment with respect to expenditures related to the design and construction of pilot models.

The IRS examined the claims in the amended returns, and as suchthe examination of claims progressed without resolution, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G evaluated and recorded adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits; however, none of these changes materially affected the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's effective tax rate. In October 2016, the examination of the amended tax returns progressed to appeals.the IRS Office of Appeals. In addition, the IRS has begun an examination of SCANA's 2013 through 2015 income tax returns.

These income tax deductions and credits are considered to be uncertain tax positions, and under relevant accounting guidance, estimates of the amounts of related tax benefits which may not be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities are required to be recorded as unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements. In connection with allAs of these federal and related state filings,March 31, 2017, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G have recorded an unrecognized tax benefit of $276$382 million ($254274 million and $333 million for the Company and Consolidated SCE&G, respectively, net of the impact of state deductions on federal returns, and net of certain operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and, for the state deduction onCompany, receivables related to the federal return)uncertain tax positions). If recognized, $17 million of the tax benefit would affect the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G's effective tax rate (see discussion below regarding deferral of benefits related to 2015 forward). It is reasonably possible that these unrecognized tax benefits may increase by an additional $228$273 million within the next 12 months as additional expenditures giving rise to pilot model tax benefits are incurred. It is also reasonably possible that these unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $49$53 million within the next 12 months if the claims on the amended returns which are currently in appeals are resolved.resolved and that resolution were also applied to the 2013 and 2014 returns. No other material changes in the status of the Company’s or Consolidated SCE&G's tax positions have occurred through September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.

                In connection with the research and experimentation deduction and credit claims reflected on the 2015 income tax returns and the expectation of similar claims to be made in determining 2016’s2016 and 2017’s taxable income, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G have recorded regulatory assets for estimated foregone domestic production activities deductions, offset by estimated tax credits, and expect that such (net) deferred costs, along with any interest (see below) and other related deferred costs, will be recoverable through customer rates in future years. SCE&G's current customer rates reflect the availability of domestic production activities deductions (see Note 2).

Estimated interest expense accrued with respect to the unrecognized tax benefits related to the research and experimentation deductions in the 2015 income tax returns has been deferred as a regulatory asset and is expected to be recoverable through customer rates in future years. See also Note 2. Otherwise, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits within interest expense or interest income and recognize tax

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penalties within other expenses.  Amounts recorded for such interest income, interest expense or tax penalties have not been material.material for any periods presented.

On August 2, 2016,Effective January 1, 2017, the State of North Carolina announced the lowering ofreduced its corporate income tax rate from 4% to 3% effective January 1, 2017.. This reduction did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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6.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
Derivative instruments are recognized either as assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and are measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are recognized either in earnings, as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) or, for regulated operations, within regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities, depending upon the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. 

Policies and procedures, and in some cases risk limits, are established to control the level of market, credit, liquidity and operational and administrative risks.  SCANA’s Board of Directors has delegated to a Risk Management Committee the authority to set risk limits, establish policies and procedures for risk management and measurement, and oversee and review the risk management process and infrastructure for SCANA and each of its subsidiaries.  The Risk Management Committee, which is comprised of certain officers, including the Risk Management Officer and other senior officers, apprises the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with regard to the management of risk and brings to their attention significant areas of concern. Written policies define the physical and financial transactions that are approved, as well as the authorization requirements and limits for transactions.

Commodity Derivatives
 
The Company uses derivative instruments to hedge forward purchases and sales of natural gas, which create market risks of different types.  Instruments designated as cash flow hedges are used to hedge risks associated with fixed price obligations in a volatile market and risks associated with price differentials at different delivery locations. Instruments designated as fair value hedges are used to mitigate exposure to fluctuating market prices created by fixed prices of stored natural gas.  The basic types of financial instruments utilized are exchange-traded instruments, such as NYMEX futures contracts or options, and over-the-counter instruments such as options and swaps, which are typically offered by energy companies and financial institutions.  Cash settlements of commodity derivatives are classified as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

PSNC Energy hedges natural gas purchasing activities using over-the-counter options and NYMEX futures and options.  PSNC Energy’s tariffs include a provision for the recovery of actual gas costs incurred, including any costs of hedging.  PSNC Energy records premiums, transaction fees, margin requirements and any realized gains or losses from its hedging program in deferred accounts as a regulatory asset or liability for the under- or over-recovery of gas costs.  These derivative financial instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Unrealized gains and losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of nonregulated operations are deferred in AOCI.  When the hedged transactions affect earnings, previously recorded gains and losses are reclassified from AOCI to cost of gas.  The effects of gains or losses resulting from these hedging activities are either offset by the recording of the related hedged transactions or are included in gas sales pricing decisions made by the business unit.
 
As an accommodation to certain customers, SEMI,SCANA Energy, as part of its energy management services, offers fixed price supply contracts which are accounted for as derivatives.  These sales contracts are offset by the purchase of supply futures and swaps which are also accounted for as derivatives. Neither the sales contracts nor the related supply futures and swaps are designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Interest Rate Swaps

Interest rate swaps may be used to manage interest rate risk and exposure to changes in fair value attributable to changes in interest rates on certain debt issuances.  In cases in which swaps designated as cash flow hedges are used to synthetically convert variable rate debt to fixed rate debt, periodic payments to or receipts from swap counterparties related to these derivatives are recorded within interest expense.

Forward starting swap agreements that are designated as cash flow hedges may be used in anticipation of the issuance of debt.  Except as described in the following paragraph, the effective portions of changes in fair value and payments made or

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received upon termination of such agreements for regulated subsidiaries are recorded in regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities. For SCANA and the nonregulated subsidiaries, such amounts are recorded in AOCI. Such amounts are amortized to interest expense over the term of the underlying debt. Ineffective portions of fair value changes are recognized in income.

Pursuant to regulatory orders, interest rate derivatives entered into by SCE&G after October 2013 are not designated as cash flow hedges, and fair value changes and settlement amounts related to them are recorded as regulatory assets and

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liabilities. Settlement losses on swaps will be amortized over the lives of subsequent debt issuances, and gains may be applied to under-collected fuel, may be amortized to interest expense or may be applied as otherwise directed by the SCPSC.

Cash payments made or received upon termination of these financial instruments are classified as investing activities for cash flow statement purposes.
 
Quantitative Disclosures Related to Derivatives
 
The Company was party to natural gas derivative contracts outstanding in the following quantities:
 Commodity and Other Energy Management Contracts (in MMBTU)
   Retail Gas     Commodity and Other Energy Management Contracts (in MMBTU)
Hedge designation Gas Distribution Marketing Energy Marketing Total Gas Distribution Gas Marketing Total
As of September 30, 2016  
  
  
  
As of March 31, 2017  
  
  
Commodity contracts 8,600,000
 11,781,000
 4,223,500
 24,604,500
 6,500,000
 10,134,000
 16,634,000
Energy management contracts (a)
 
 
 35,795,914
 35,795,914
 
 55,028,797
 55,028,797
Total (a)
 8,600,000
 11,781,000
 40,019,414
 60,400,414
 6,500,000
 65,162,797
 71,662,797
              
As of December 31, 2015  
  
  
  
As of December 31, 2016  
  
  
Commodity contracts 7,530,000
 7,869,000
 3,973,500
 19,372,500
 4,510,000
 11,947,000
 16,457,000
Energy management contracts (b)
 
 
 38,857,480
 38,857,480
Total (b)
 7,530,000
 7,869,000
 42,830,980
 58,229,980
Energy management contracts (a)
 
 67,447,223
 67,447,223
Total (a)
 4,510,000
 79,394,223
 83,904,223
 
(a)  Includes an aggregate 1,028,115 MMBTUamounts related to basis swap contracts totaling 9,630,864 MMBTU in Energy Marketing.
(b)  Includes an aggregate 1,842,0482017 and 730,721 MMBTU related to basis swap contracts in Energy Marketing.2016.
      
The aggregate notional amounts of the interest rate swaps were as follows:
Interest Rate Swaps                
 The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Designated as hedging instruments $115.6
 $120.0
 $36.4
 $36.4
 $115.6
 $115.6
 $36.4
 $36.4
Not designated as hedging instruments 1,285.0
 1,235.0
 1,285.0
 1,235.0
 1,285.0
 1,285.0
 1,285.0
 1,285.0

The following table shows the fair value and balance sheet location of derivative instruments. Although derivatives subject to master netting arrangements are netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheet,consolidated balance sheet, the fair values presented below are shown gross and cash collateral on the derivatives has not been netted against the fair values shown.


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Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
 The Company Consolidated SCE&G  The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars Balance Sheet Location Asset Liability Asset Liability Balance Sheet Location Asset Liability Asset Liability
As of September 30, 2016  
  
    
Designated as hedging instruments  
  
    
Interest rate contracts        
 Derivative financial instruments 

 $3
   $1
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 

 39
   14
Commodity contracts        
 Other current assets $3
 1
    
Total $3
 $43
 
 $15
        
Not designated as hedging instruments  
  
    
Interest rate contracts        
 Derivative financial instruments   $47
   $47
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 

 172
   172
Commodity contracts        
 Other current assets $3
      
Energy management contracts        
 Other current assets 4
 

    
 Other deferred debits and other assets 2
 

    
 Derivative financial instruments 

 4
    
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities   2
    
Total   $9
 $225
 
 $219
        
As of December 31, 2015        
As of March 31, 2017As of March 31, 2017  
  
    
Designated as hedging instrumentsDesignated as hedging instruments        Designated as hedging instruments  
  
    
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts        Interest rate contracts        
 Derivative financial instruments   $4
   $1
 Derivative financial instruments 
 $2
 
 $1
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities   28
   9
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 
 25
 
 8
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts        Commodity contracts        
 Other current assets   1
     Prepayments $1
 
 
 
 Derivative financial instruments   4
     Other current assets 1
 
 
 
TotalTotal 
 $37
 
 $10
Total $2
 $27
 
 $9
                
Not designated as hedging instrumentsNot designated as hedging instruments        Not designated as hedging instruments  
  
    
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts        Interest rate contracts        
 Other current assets $10
   $10
   Other deferred debits and other assets $77
 
 $77
 
 Other deferred debits and other assets 5
   5
   Derivative financial instruments 
 $22
 
 $22
 Derivative financial instruments   $33
   $33
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 
 3
 
 3
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts        
 Prepayments 2
 
 
 
Energy management contractsEnergy management contracts        
 Prepayments 2
 1
 
 
 Other current assets 2
 
 
 
 Other deferred debits and other assets 1
 
 
 
 Derivative financial instruments 
 3
 
 
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 
 1
 
 
Total   $84
 $30
 $77
 $25
        
As of December 31, 2016As of December 31, 2016        
Designated as hedging instrumentsDesignated as hedging instruments        
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts        
 Derivative financial instruments 
 $4
 
 $1
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 
 24
 
 8
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts        
 Prepayments $5
 
 
 
 Other current assets 1
 
 
 
TotalTotal $6
 $28
 
 $9
        
Not designated as hedging instrumentsNot designated as hedging instruments        
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts        
 Other deferred debits and other assets $71
 
 $71
 
 Derivative financial instruments 
 $27
 
 $27
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities   22
   22
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 
 3
 
 3
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts        Commodity contracts        
 Other current assets 1
 

     Other current assets 3
 
 
 
Energy management contractsEnergy management contracts        Energy management contracts        
 Other current assets 11
 2
     Prepayments 6
 2
 
 
 Other deferred debits and other assets 3
       Other current assets 2
 1
 
 
 Derivative financial instruments   9
     Other deferred debits and other assets 2
 
 
 
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities   3
     Derivative financial instruments 
 4
 
 
 Other deferred credits and other liabilities 
 2
 
 
Total   $30
 $69
 $15
 $55
   $84
 $39
 $71
 $30


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 The effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income is as follows: 

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:    The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:    
 Loss Deferred in Regulatory Accounts Loss Reclassified from Deferred Accounts into Income Loss Deferred in Regulatory Accounts Loss Reclassified from Deferred Accounts into Income
  
 (Effective Portion) (Effective Portion)
Millions of dollars 2016
 2015
 Location 2016
 2015
 2017
 2016
 Location 2017
 2016
Three Months Ended September 30,      
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,      
Interest rate contracts $(1) $(3) Interest expense $(1) $(1) 
 $(3) Interest expense $(1) $(1)
Nine Months Ended September 30,      
Interest rate contracts $(6) $(3) Interest expense $(2) $(2)
The Company:                
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI, net of tax Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income, net of tax Loss Recognized in OCI, net of tax Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, net of tax
  
 (Effective Portion) (Effective Portion)
Millions of dollars 2016
 2015
 Location 2016
 2015
 2017
 2016
 Location 2017
 2016
Three Months Ended September 30,      
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,      
Interest rate contracts $1
 $(3) Interest expense $(2) $(2) 
 $(3) Interest expense $(2) $(2)
Commodity contracts (2) (4) Gas purchased for resale 
 (1) $(2) (2) Gas purchased for resale 2
 (5)
Total $(1) $(7)   $(2) $(3) $(2) $(5)   $
 $(7)
        
Nine Months Ended September 30,      
Interest rate contracts $(4) $(3) Interest expense $(6) $(6)
Commodity contracts 
 (5) Gas purchased for resale (6) (10)
Total $(4) $(8) $(12) $(16)

As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company expects that during the next 12 months reclassifications from AOCI to earnings arising from cash flow hedges will include approximately $1.7$0.6 million as a decrease to gas cost, assuming natural gas markets remain at their current levels, and approximately $6.6$6.5 million as an increase to interest expense.  As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, all of the Company’s commodity cash flow hedges settle by their terms before the end of the thirdsecond quarter of 2019.

As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, each of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G expects that during the next 12 months reclassifications from regulatory accounts to earnings arising from cash flow hedges designated as hedging instruments will include approximately $1.9$1.7 million as an increase to interest expense.

Hedge Ineffectiveness
 
For the Company and Consolidated SCE&G, ineffectiveness on interest rate hedges designated as cash flow hedges was insignificant during all periods presented.

Derivatives not designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives Not designated as Hedging InstrumentsDerivatives Not designated as Hedging Instruments
        
The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:  The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:  
 Loss Deferred in Regulatory Accounts Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Deferred Accounts into Income Gain (Loss) Deferred in Regulatory Accounts Loss Reclassified from Deferred Accounts into Income
Millions of dollars 2016
 2015
 Location 2016
 2015
 2017
 2016
 Location 2017
 2016
Three Months Ended September 30,      
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,      
Interest rate contracts $(24) $(116) Other income $(1) 
 $11
 $(144) Interest Expense $(1) 
Nine Months Ended September 30,      
Interest rate contracts $(268) $(79) Other income $(1) $5
 

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As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, each of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G expects that during the next 12 months reclassifications from regulatory accounts to earnings arising from derivatives not designated as hedges will include $2.3$2.4 million as an increase to interest expense.

Credit Risk Considerations
 
Certain derivative contracts contain contingent credit features. These features may include (i) material adverse change clauses or payment acceleration clauses that could result in immediate payments or (ii) the posting of letters of credit or termination of the derivative contract before maturity if specific events occur, such as a credit rating downgrade below investment grade or failure to post collateral.


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Derivative Contracts with Credit Contingent Features
 The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
in Net Liability Position  
  
      
  
    
Aggregate fair value of derivatives in net liability position $263.3
 $95.2
 $234.2
 $57.0
 $46.0
 $50.3
 $26.4
 $30.3
Fair value of collateral already posted 171.5
 50.4
 140.4
 13.4
 30.4
 29.2
 9.0
 9.2
Additional cash collateral or letters of credit in the event credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered 91.8
 44.8
 93.8
 43.6
 $15.6
 $21.1
 $17.4
 $21.1
                
in Net Asset Position                
Aggregate fair value of derivatives in net asset position 
 $7.3
 
 $7.3
 $69.9
 $62.9
 $69.6
 $62.0
Fair value of collateral already posted 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional cash collateral or letters of credit in the event credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered 
 7.3
 
 7.3
 $69.9
 $62.9
 $69.6
 $62.0

In addition, for fixed price supply contracts offered to certain of SEMI'sSCANA Energy's customers, the Company could have called on letters of credit in the amount of $3.0$1.8 million related to $6.0 million in commodity derivatives that are in a net asset position at September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, compared to letters of credit in the amount of $3.0$1.5 million related to derivatives of $14.0$9.0 million at December 31, 2015,2016, if all the contingent features underlying these instruments had been fully triggered.


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Information related to the offsetting of derivative assets and derivative liabilities follows:
Derivative Assets The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars Interest Rate Contracts Commodity Contracts Energy Management Contracts Total Interest Rate Contracts Interest Rate Contracts Commodity Contracts Energy Management Contracts Total Interest Rate Contracts
As of September 30, 2016  
    
    
As of March 31, 2017  
    
    
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets 

 $6
 $6
 $12
 

 $77
 $4
 $5
 $86
 $77
Gross Amounts Offset in Statement of Financial Position 

 (1) (1) (2) 

 
 
 (1) (1) 
Net Amounts Presented in Statement of Financial Position 
 5
 5
 10
 
 77
 4
 4
 85
 77
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Financial Instruments 

 
 

 
 
 (8) 
 
 (8) (8)
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Cash Collateral Received 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Net Amount 
 $5
 $5
 $10
 
 $69
 $4
 $4
 $77
 $69
Balance sheet location                    
Prepayments       $4
 
Other current assets       $8
 

       2
 
Other deferred debits and other assets       2
 

       79
 $77
Total       $10
 
       $85
 $77
                    
As of December 31, 2015          
As of December 31, 2016          
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets $15
 $1
 $15
 $31
 $15
 $71
 $9
 $10
 $90
 $71
Gross Amounts Offset in Statement of Financial Position 

 

 (1) (1) 

 
 
 (4) (4) 
Net Amounts Presented in Statement of Financial Position 15
 1
 14
 30
 15
 71
 9
 6
 86
 71
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Financial Instruments (8) 
 

 (8) (8) (9) 
 
 (9) (9)
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Cash Collateral Received 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Net Amount $7
 $1
 $14
 $22
 $7
 $62
 $9
 $6
 $77
 $62
Balance sheet location                    
Prepayments       $9
 
Other current assets       $22
 $10
       5
 
Other deferred debits and other assets       8
 5
       72
 $71
Total       $30
 $15
       $86
 $71

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Derivative Liabilities The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars Interest Rate Contracts Commodity Contracts Energy Management Contracts Total Interest Rate Contracts Interest Rate Contracts Commodity Contracts Energy Management Contracts Total Interest Rate Contracts
As of September 30, 2016  
    
    
As of March 31, 2017  
    
    
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities $261
 $1
 $6
 $268
 $234
 $52
 
 $5
 $57
 $34
Gross Amounts Offset in Statement of Financial Position 

 (1) (1) (2) 

 
 
 (1) (1) 
Net Amounts Presented in Statement of Financial Position 261
 
 5
 266
 234
 52
 
 4
 56
 34
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Financial Instruments 

 
 

 
 
 (8) 
 
 (8) (8)
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Cash Collateral Posted (169) 

 (2) (171) (140) (29) 
 (1) (30) (9)
Net Amount $92
 $
 $3
 $95
 $94
 $15
 
 $3
 $18
 $17
Balance sheet location                    
Derivative financial instruments       $53
 $48
       $27
 $23
Other deferred credits and other liabilities       213
 186
       29
 11
Total       $266
 $234
       $56
 $34
                    
As of December 31, 2015          
As of December 31, 2016          
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities $87
 $5
 $15
 $107
 $65
 $58
 
 $9
 $67
 $39
Gross Amounts Offset in Statement of Financial Position 

 

 (1) (1) 

 
 
 (3) (3) 
Net Amounts Presented in Statement of Financial Position 87
 5
 14
 106
 65
 58
 
 6
 64
 39
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Financial Instruments (8) 
 

 (8) (8) (9) 
 
 (9) (9)
Gross Amounts Not Offset - Cash Collateral Posted (36) (5) (9) (50) (13) (29) 
 
 (29) (9)
Net Amount $43
 $
 $5
 $48
 $44
 $20
 
 $6
 $26
 $21
Balance sheet location                    
Other current assets       $3
 

Derivative financial instruments       50
 $34
       $35
 $28
Other deferred credits and other liabilities       53
 31
       29
 11
Total       $106
 $65
       $64
 $39

7.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS, INCLUDING DERIVATIVES
 
The Company values available for sale securities using quoted prices from a national stock exchange, such as the NASDAQ, where the securities are actively traded. For commodity derivative and energy management assets and liabilities, the Company uses unadjusted NYMEX prices to determine fair value, and considers such measures of fair value to be Level 1 for exchange traded instruments and Level 2 for over-the-counter instruments. The Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G's interest rate swap agreements are valued using discounted cash flow models with independently sourced data. Fair value measurements, and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurements fall, were as follows:
 As of September 30, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016
 The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2
Assets:                        
Available for sale securities $14
 
 
 $11
 
 
 $15
 
 
 $14
 
 
Held to maturity securities 
 $7
 
 
 
 
 
 $7
 
 
 $7
 
Interest rate contracts 
 
 
 
 $15
 $15
 
 77
 $77
 
 71
 $71
Commodity contracts 6
 
 
 1
 
 
 3
 1
 
 8
 1
 
Energy management contracts 1
 5
 
 
 14
 
 2
 3
 
 6
 4
 
Liabilities:                        
Interest rate contracts 
 261
 $234
 
 87
 65
 
 52
 34
 
 58
 39
Commodity contracts 1
 
 
 1
 4
 
Energy management contracts 
 9
 
 4
 12
 
 
 8
 
 2
 10
 
 

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The Company had no Level 3 fair value measurements for either period presented, and there were no transfers of fair value amounts into or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the periods presented. Consolidated SCE&G had no Level 1 or Level 3 fair

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value measurements for either period presented, and there were no transfers of fair value amounts into or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the periods presented.

Financial instruments for which the carrying amount may not equal estimated fair value were as follows:
Long-Term Debt September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Millions of dollars 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair Value
The Company $6,588.6
 $7,674.0
 $5,997.6
 $6,445.7
 $6,482.7
 $7,029.0
 $6,489.8
 $7,183.3
Consolidated SCE&G $5,264.9
 $6,189.1
 $4,769.0
 $5,129.1
 5,158.7
 5,606.6
 5,166.0
 5,752.3

Fair values of long-term debt instruments are based on net present value calculations using independently sourced market data that incorporate a developed discount rate using similarly rated long-term debt, along with benchmark interest rates.  As such, the aggregate fair values presented above are considered to be Level 2. Early settlement of long-term debt may not be possible or may not be considered prudent.

Carrying values of short-term borrowings approximate fair value, and are based on quoted prices from dealers in the commercial paper market. The resulting fair value is considered to be Level 2.

8.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
Components of net periodic benefit cost recorded by the Company and Consolidated SCE&G were as follows: 
The Company Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits
 2016 2015 2016 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Three months ended September 30,  
  
  
  
Three months ended March 31,  
  
  
  
Service cost $4.4
 $6.6
 $0.8
 $1.2
 $5.3
 $5.5
 $1.2
 $1.3
Interest cost 9.8
 9.6
 3.0
 2.8
 9.4
 9.9
 2.9
 3.0
Expected return on assets (13.8) (15.5) 
 
 (13.8) (14.1) 
 
Prior service cost amortization 1.0
 1.0
 0.1
 0.1
 0.4
 1.0
 
 0.1
Amortization of actuarial losses 3.7
 3.2
 0.2
 0.4
 3.9
 3.7
 0.4
 0.1
Net periodic benefit cost $5.1
 $4.9
 $4.1
 $4.5
 $5.2
 $6.0
 $4.5
 $4.5
Nine months ended September 30,        
Service cost $15.5
 $18.1
 $3.3
 $4.0
Interest cost 29.5
 28.7
 9.1
 8.6
Expected return on assets (41.9) (46.5) 
 
Prior service cost amortization 3.0
 3.0
 0.2
 0.3
Amortization of actuarial losses 11.1
 10.2
 0.4
 1.5
Net periodic benefit cost $17.2
 $13.5
 $13.0
 $14.4
Consolidated SCE&G Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits
  2016 2015 2016 2015
Three months ended September 30,        
Service cost $3.6
 $5.3
 $0.7
 $1.0
Interest cost 8.3
 8.1
 2.5
 2.2
Expected return on assets (11.7) (13.0) 
 
Prior service cost amortization 0.8
 0.8
 0.1
 0.1
Amortization of actuarial losses 3.2
 2.7
 0.1
 0.3
Net periodic benefit cost $4.2
 $3.9
 $3.4
 $3.6

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Nine months ended September 30,        
Consolidated SCE&G Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Three months ended March 31,        
Service cost $12.7
 $14.5
 $2.7
 $3.2
 $4.4
 $4.5
 $1.0
 $1.0
Interest cost 25.0
 24.1
 7.5
 6.8
 8.1
 8.4
 2.4
 2.5
Expected return on assets (35.5) (39.1) 
 
 (11.8) (11.9) 
 
Prior service cost amortization 2.5
 2.5
 0.2
 0.2
 0.3
 0.8
 
 0.1
Amortization of actuarial losses 9.4
 8.6
 0.3
 1.2
 3.4
 3.1
 0.3
 0.1
Net periodic benefit cost $14.1
 $10.6
 $10.7
 $11.4
 $4.4
 $4.9
 $3.7
 $3.7

No significant contribution to the pension trust is expected for the foreseeable future based on current market conditions and assumptions, nor is a limitation on benefit payments expected to apply. SCE&G recovers current pension costs through either a rate rider that may be adjusted annually for retail electric operations or through cost of service rates for gas operations.

9.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Nuclear Insurance

Under Price-Anderson, SCE&G (for itself and on behalf of Santee Cooper, a one-third owner of Summer Station Unit 1) maintains agreements of indemnity with the NRC that, together with private insurance, cover third-party liability arising from any nuclear

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incident occurring at SCE&G's nuclear power plant. Price-Anderson provides funds up to $13.4 billion for public liability claims that could arise from a single nuclear incident. Each nuclear plant is insured against this liability to a maximum of $375$450 million by ANI with the remaining coverage provided by a mandatory program of deferred premiums that could be assessed, after a nuclear incident, against all owners of commercial nuclear reactors. Each reactor licensee is currently liable for up to $127.3 million per reactor owned for each nuclear incident occurring at any reactor in the United States, provided that not more than $18.9 million of the liability per reactor would be assessed per year. SCE&G’s maximum assessment, based on its two-thirds ownership of Summer Station Unit 1, would be $84.8 million per incident, but not more than $12.6 million per year. Both the maximum assessment per reactor and the maximum yearly assessment are adjusted for inflation at least every five years.

SCE&G currently maintains insurance policies (for itself and on behalf of Santee Cooper) with NEIL. The policies provide coverage to Summer Station Unit 1 for property damage and outage costs up to $2.75 billion resulting from an event of nuclear origin and up to $2.33 billion resulting from an event of a non-nuclear origin. In addition, a builder's risk insurance policy has been purchased from NEIL for the construction of the New Units. This policy provides the owners of the New Units up to $500 million of total coverage for accidental property damage occurring during construction. The NEIL policies, in the aggregate, are subject to a maximum loss of $2.75 billion for any single loss occurrence. All of the NEIL policies permit retrospective assessments under certain conditions to cover insurer’s losses. Based on the current annual premium, SCE&G’s portion of the retrospective premium assessment would not exceed $45.8 million. SCE&G currently maintains an excess property insurance policy (for itself and on behalf of Santee Cooper) with EMANI. The policy provides coverage to Summer Station Unit 1 for property damage and outage costs up to $415 million resulting from an event of a non-nuclear origin. The EMANI policy permits retrospective assessments under certain conditions to cover insurer's losses. Based on the current annual premium, SCE&G's portion of the retrospective premium assessment would not exceed $1.8 million.
 
To the extent that insurable claims for property damage, decontamination, repair and replacement and other costs and expenses arising from an incident at Summer Station Unit 1 exceed the policy limits of insurance, or to the extent such insurance becomes unavailable in the future, and to the extent that SCE&G's rates would not recover the cost of any purchased replacement power, SCE&G will retain the risk of loss as a self-insurer. SCE&G has no reason to anticipate a serious nuclear or other incident.  However, if such an incident were to occur, it likely would have a material impact on the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G's results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

New Nuclear Construction

In 2008, SCE&G, on behalf of itself and as agent for Santee Cooper, contractedentered into the EPC Contract with the Consortium in 2008 for the design and construction of the New Units at the site of Summer Station.Units. SCE&G's current ownership share in the New Units is 55%. As discussed below, SCE&Gvarious difficulties have been encountered in connection with the project. The ability of the construction team to adhere to established budgets and construction schedules has agreedbeen affected by many variables, including unanticipated difficulties encountered in connection with project engineering and the construction of project components, constrained financial resources of the contractors, regulatory, legal, training and construction processes associated with securing approvals, permits and licenses and necessary amendments to acquire an additional 5% ownershipthem within projected timeframes, the availability of labor and materials at estimated costs, the efficiency of project labor and weather. There have also been contractor and supplier performance issues, difficulties in the New Units from Santee Cooper.


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timely meeting critical regulatory requirements, contract disputes, and changes in key contractors or subcontractors. No assurance can be given that these and other construction-related difficulties will not continue to be experienced as construction progresses.

EPC Contract and BLRA Matters

The construction of the New Units and SCE&G’s related recovery of financing costs through rates is subject to review and approval by the SCPSC as provided for in the BLRA. Under the BLRA, the SCPSC has approved, among other things, a milestone schedule and a capital costs estimates schedule for the New Units. This approval constitutes a final and binding determination that the New Units are used and useful for utility purposes, and that the capital costs associated with the New Units are prudent utility costs and expenses and are properly included in rates, so long as the New Units are constructed or are being constructed within the parameters of the approved milestone schedule, including specified contingencies, and the approved capital costs estimates schedule. Subject to the same conditions, the BLRA provides that SCE&G may apply to the SCPSC annually for an order to recover through revised rates SCE&G’s weighted average cost of capital applied to all or part of the outstanding balance of construction work in progress concerning the New Units. Estimated operating costs, including the depreciation of the utility plant costs, are to be recovered through rates beginning when the construction of each New Unit is completed and it is placed into service. As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, SCE&G’s investment in the New Units, including related transmission, totaled $4.2$4.6 billion, for which the financing costs on $3.2$3.8 billion have been reflected in rates under the BLRA.


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The SCPSC granted initial approval of the construction schedule and related forecasted capital costs in 2009. The NRC issued COLs in March 2012. In November 2012, and again in September 2015 and November 2016 (see discussion below), the SCPSC approved an updatedSCE&G's requested updates to the milestone schedule, and additional updated capital costs for the New Units. In addition, the SCPSC approved revised contractual substantial completion dates, forand increases in capital and other costs. It is anticipated that further approval by the New Units based on that March 2012 issuanceSCPSC is likely to be required as a consequence of the COL and the amounts agreed upon by SCE&G and the Consortium in July 2012 to resolve known claims by the Consortium for costs related to COL delays, design modifications of the shield building and certain prefabricated structural modules for the New Units and unanticipated rock conditions at the site. In October 2014, the South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the SCPSC's order on appeal.

Since the settlement of delay-related claims in 2012, the Consortium has continued to experience delays in the schedule. Shield building construction remains a principal focus area for SCE&G’s oversight of the project. The primary critical path for Unit 2 and Unit 3 runs through the reinforced concrete activities necessary to support placement of shield building panels and the completion of shield building construction. WEC has reached agreement on a mitigation plan to accelerate shield building panel fabrication with one of its subcontractors. Additional mitigation will be required in the critical path to support the updated substantial completion datesConsortium’s bankruptcy proceedings, as further described below.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Consortium began a full re-baselining of the Unit 2 and Unit 3 construction schedules to incorporate a more detailed evaluation of the engineering and procurement activities necessary to accomplish the schedules and to provide a detailed reassessment of the impact of the revised Unit 2 and Unit 3 schedules on engineering and design resource allocations, procurement, construction work crew efficiencies and other items. The result was a revised fully integrated project schedule with timing of specific construction activities (Revised, Fully-Integrated Construction Schedule) along with related cost information.

The Revised, Fully-Integrated Construction Schedule initially indicated that the substantial completion of Unit 2 was expected to occur in June 2019 and that the substantial completion of Unit 3 was expected to be approximately 12 months later. However, the Consortium continued to refine and update the Revised, Fully-Integrated Construction Schedule as certain designs were finalized, as construction progressed, and as additional information was received. See discussion of October 2015 Amendment below.

In September 2015, the SCPSC approved an updated BLRA milestone schedule based on revised substantial completion dates for Units 2 and 3 of June 2019 and June 2020, respectively, each subject to an 18-month contingency period. In addition, the SCPSC approved certain updated owner's costs ($245 million) and other capital costs ($453 million), of which $539 million were associated with the schedule delays and other contested costs. In this proceeding, SCE&G's total projected capital costs (in 2007 dollars) and estimated gross construction cost (including escalation and AFC) were estimated to be $5.2 billion and $6.8 billion, respectively. These projections included amounts related to the Revised, Fully-Integrated Construction Schedule for which SCE&G had not accepted responsibility and which were the subject of dispute. As such, the updated milestone schedule and projections did not reflect the resolution of negotiations. In addition, the SCPSC approved a revision to the allowed return on equity for new nuclear construction from 11.0% to 10.5%. This revised return on equity was to be applied prospectively for the purpose of calculating revised rates sought by SCE&G under the BLRA on and after January 1, 2016, until such time as the New Units are completed. However, see discussion of May 2016 Petition and September 2016 Settlement Agreement below.

October 2015 Amendment and WEC's Engagement of Fluor

On October 27, 2015, SCE&G, Santee Cooper and the Consortium reached a settlement regarding the above mentioned disputes, andamended the EPC Contract was amended.Contract. The October 2015 Amendment became effective in December 2015,

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upon the consummation of the acquisition by WEC of the stock of Stone & Webster from CB&I. Following that acquisition, Stone & WebsterWECTEC continues to be a member of the Consortium as a subsidiary of WEC, rather than CB&I, and WEC has engaged Fluor as a subcontracted construction manager.

Among other things, the October 2015 Amendment provided SCE&G and Santee Cooper an option to fix the total amount to be paid to the Consortium for its entire scope of work on the project (excluding a limited amount of work within the time and materials component of the contract price) after June 30, 2015 at $6.082 billion (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $3.345 billion). This total amount to be paid would be reduced by amounts paid since June 30, 2015. SCE&G, on behalf of itself and as agent for Santee Cooper, executed the fixed price option, subject to SCPSC approval, on July 1, 2016.

The October 2015 Amendment:
(i) resolved by settlement and release most outstanding disputes between SCE&G and the Consortium, in exchange for (a) an additional cost to be paid by SCE&G and Santee Cooper of $300 million (SCE&G’s 55% portion being $165 million) and an increase in the fixed component of the contract price by that amount, and (b) a credit to SCE&G and Santee Cooper of $50 million (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $27 million) to be applied to the target component of the contract price,
(ii) revised the contractual guaranteed substantial completion dates of Units 2 and 3 to August 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively,
(iii) revised the delay-related liquidated damages computation requirements, including those related to the eligibility of the New Units to earn Internal Revenue CodeIRC Section 45J production tax credits (see also below), and capped those aggregateresulting in escalating liquidated damages that are capped at $463an aggregate of $338 million per New Unit (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $255$186 million per New Unit),
(iv) provided for payment to the Consortium of a completion bonus of $275$150 million per New Unit (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $151$83 million per New Unit) for each New Unit placed in service by the deadline to qualify for production tax credits,
(v) provided for development of a revised construction milestone payment schedule, with SCE&G and Santee Cooper making monthly payments of $100 million (SCE&G’s 55% portion being $55 million) for each of the first five months following effectiveness, followed by payments made based on milestones achieved,
(vi) provided that SCE&G and Santee Cooper waive and cancel the CB&I parent company guaranty with respect to the project,
(vii) provided for an explicit definition of Change in Law designed to reduce the likelihood of certain future commercial disputes, with the Consortium also acknowledging and agreeing that the project scope includes providing New Units that meet the standards of the NRC approved Design Control Document Revision 19, and
(viii) established a DRB process for certain commercial claims and disputes, and
(ix) eliminated the requirement or ability of any party to bring suit regarding disputes before substantial completion of the project.

November 2016 SCPSC Order

In May 2016, SCE&G petitioned the SCPSC for approval of updated construction and capital cost schedules for the New Units which were developed in connection with the October 2015 Amendment. On November 9, 2016, the SCPSC approved a settlement agreement among SCE&G, ORS and certain other parties concerning this petition. The SCPSC also approved SCE&G's election of the fixed price option.

The construction schedule approved by the SCPSC in November 2016 provided for contractual guaranteed substantial completion dates of August 31, 2019 and August 31, 2020 for Units 2 and 3, respectively. The approved capital cost schedule includes incremental capital costs that total $831 million. Under such approved capital cost schedule, SCE&G’s total project capital cost would be approximately $6.8 billion including owner’s costs and transmission, or $7.7 billion with escalation and AFC. In addition, the SCPSC approved revising SCE&G’s allowed ROE for new nuclear construction from 10.5% to 10.25%. This revised ROE will be applied prospectively for the purpose of calculating revised rates sought by SCE&G under the BLRA on and after January 1, 2017. In addition, SCE&G may not file future requests to amend capital cost schedules prior to January 28, 2019, unless its annual revised rate request is denied because SCE&G is out of compliance with its approved capital cost schedule or BLRA construction milestone schedule. In most circumstances, if the projected commercial operation date for Unit

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2 is extended, the expiration of the January 28, 2019 moratorium will be extended by an equal amount of time. Finally, following the expiration of the January 28, 2019 moratorium, SCE&G's right to file future budget increase requests with the SCPSC is limited in certain circumstances to the extent those requests are not associated with change orders, DRB orders, transmission costs, certain time and materials costs, and certain owners’ costs.

On February 28, 2017, the SCPSC issued its order denying the Petitions for Rehearing filed by certain parties that were not included in the settlement. The time period to file a Notice of Appeal of the SCPSC’s decision with the South Carolina Supreme Court has expired for three of the four non-settling parties, and none of those parties has filed a Notice of Appeal.  The remaining non-settling party has until May 8, 2017, to file a Notice of Appeal.

DRB Activity

The October 2015 Amendment established a DRB process for resolving certain commercial claims and disputes. The DRB is comprised of three members chosen by the parties to resolve construction-related claims.  Amountsand, under the DRB process, amounts in dispute of less than $5 million willare to be resolved by the DRB without recourse, and amountsrecourse. Amounts in dispute greater than $5 million willare to be resolved by the DRB for the remainder of the construction of the New Units, with a reserved right to further arbitrate or to litigate such issues at the conclusion of construction.

Under the October 2015 Amendment,On February 24, 2017, following SCE&G’s total estimated project costs increased over the $6.8 billion approvednonpayment of certain invoices upon its assertion that WEC had not fulfilled documentation requirements imposed by the SCPSC in September 2015. In addition, SCE&G has updated project costs for estimated change ordersDRB, WEC referred a related to certain outstanding disputes not resolved by the October 2015 Amendment. As a result, SCE&G's estimated gross construction cost for the project (including the effects of these change orders, escalation and AFC but excluding the fixed price option described below) totaled approximately $7.2 billion.

The October 2015 Amendment also provided SCE&G and Santee Cooper an irrevocable option, until November 1, 2016 and subject to regulatory approvals, to further amend the EPC Contract to fix the total amount to be paid to the Consortium for its entire scope of work on the project (excluding a limited amount of work within the time and materials component of the contract price) after June 30, 2015 at $6.082 billion (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $3.345 billion). This total amount to be paid would be reduced by amounts paid since June 30, 2015. Under the fixed price option, the aggregate delay-related liquidated damages referred to in (iii) above would be capped at $338 million per New Unit (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $186 million per New Unit), and the completion bonus referred to in (iv) above would be $150 million per New Unit (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $83 million per New Unit). See information below regarding the execution of this fixed price option, subject to SCPSC approval.

WEC has engaged Fluor to review and confirm the project schedule. The owners understand that this process has not been completed. The analysis by Fluor, to the extent that it is shared with the owners, could affect the owners’ expectations regarding the project schedule. In a discussion of the project status on September 26, 2016, and in response to SCE&G’s

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specific questioning regarding work crew efficiency and productivity and schedule mitigation efforts, WEC executive management stated that it had no reason to believe that the August 2019 and 2020 guaranteed completion dates would not be met. WEC submits monthly schedule updates, however, and it has reported that there are significant risks to achieving the current guaranteed substantial completion dates. WEC has also reported that it is continuing to develop detailed mitigation plans to address those risks.

May 2016 Petition and September 2016 Settlement Agreement

On May 26, 2016, SCE&G petitioned the SCPSC seeking approval to update the capital cost schedule and construction milestone schedule for the New Units consistent with the October 2015 Amendment. Within this petition, SCE&G also informed the SCPSC that it had notified WEC of its intent to elect the fixed price option, subject to concurrence by Santee Cooper and approval by the SCPSC. The petition reflected an increase in total project costs of approximately $852 million over the cost approved by the SCPSC in September 2015, of which approximately $505 million is directly attributable to the fixed price option. SCE&G's estimated gross construction cost for the project is now estimated to be approximately $7.7 billion, including owner’s costs, transmission, escalation and AFC. After receiving Santee Cooper's concurrence in June 2016, SCE&G executed the fixed price option on July 1, 2016, subject to SCPSC approval.

On July 1, 2016, SCE&G amended the May 26, 2016 petition by withdrawing its request to adjust its transmission capital costs forecast in the amount of $4.3 million and revising its proposed capital cost schedule accordingly (along with the associated escalation and AFC). This revision was made while SCE&G evaluates alternatives to installing additional capacitors in Summer Station's existing Unit 1 switchyard.

On September 1, 2016, SCE&G entered into a settlement agreement with ORS and certain other parties concerning SCE&G's May 26, 2016 petition. The settlement agreement supports approval of the fixed price option and the revised construction and capital cost schedules, including the guaranteed substantial completion dates of August 2019 and August 2020 for Units 2 and 3, respectively, and the inclusion of an additional $831 million in the capital cost schedule. The settling parties also agreed to revise the allowed return on equity for new nuclear construction from 10.5% to 10.25%. This revised return on equity would be applied prospectively for the purpose of calculating revised rates sought by SCE&G under the BLRA on and after January 1, 2017, until such time as the New Units are completed. In addition, SCE&G agreed that it will not file future requests to amend capital cost schedules prior to January 28, 2019. SCE&G also agreed that, in most circumstances, if the projected commercial operation date for Unit 2 is extended, the expiration of the January 28, 2019 moratorium will be extended by an equal amount of time. A public hearing on the petition, as amended, and the settlement agreement was held in October 2016, and the SCPSC is expected to issue its order in November 2016.

Construction Milestone Payment Schedule and Related DRB Activity

The October 2015 Amendment provided that the parties would agree upon a construction milestone payment schedule within five months of the effective date of the October 2015 Amendment or submit the issueclaim to the DRB. The parties agreed to two one-month extensions for discussion of the schedule through July 2016.  The parties were unable to reach an agreement on a schedule in that time period, and the owners referred the matter toSCE&G then provided the DRB on August 1, 2016. The dispute relates only to the timing of payments, with WEC asking for payments pursuant to a schedule which is more front loaded than the owners believe is appropriate. The total amount to be paid is not in dispute.

A hearing was held by the DRB on August 30response and 31, 2016, prior to which the parties filed statements of position and information to substantiate their respective positions. In connection with the DRB proceeding, WEC expressed concerns with the adoption of owners' proposed construction milestone payment schedule and indicated that the cash flow provided by that payment schedule may adversely affect WEC's ability to complete the project successfully.

On September 30, 2016, the parties received an order issued by the DRB instructing them to continue to work to develop a construction milestone payment schedule by November 3, 2016. The parties were unsuccessful in reaching an agreement by that date; therefore, the order provides that the DRB will conduct a further hearing on November 9, 2016, and will make a determination by November 30, 2016. During these efforts, payments will be made to WEC for October and November 2016 totaling $133 million (SCE&G's 55% portion being approximately $73.2 million) and $136.5 million (SCE&G's 55% portion being approximately $75.1 million), respectively. These payments are based on the DRB's findings concerning the approximate value of the work expected to be completed during these months and are in lieu of all other contractually-required payments related to (v) above during October and November 2016.


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Based upon the information that has been presented by WEC in connection withturn provided its rebuttal; however, following the hearing and with respect to the matters at issue generally, SCE&G cannot predict whether a decision by theConsortium’s bankruptcy filing on March 29, 2017, action regarding this DRB which is more favorable to the owners will adversely affect WEC’s ability to complete the project or the construction schedule and costs.

As of September 30, 2016, payments related to (i) above had been made totaling $187.5 million (SCE&G's 55% portion being approximately $103.1 million). Also as of September 30, 2016, payments related to (v) above had been made totaling $930 million (SCE&G's 55% portion being $511.5 million), which included payments made during the initial five-month period described above, as required under the contract and payments agreed upon by the parties during the extensions described above and during the period the DRB was reviewing the matter.referral ceased.

Payment and Performance Obligations, Contractor Bankruptcy Proceedings and Related Uncertainties

Payment and performance obligations under the EPC Contract are joint and several obligations of WEC and Stone & Webster,WECTEC, and in connection with the October 2015 Amendment, Toshiba, Corporation, WEC’s parent company, reaffirmed its guaranty of WEC’s payment obligations. Additionally, the EPC Contract provides the owners the right, exercisable upon certain conditions, to obtain payment and performance bonds from WEC equal to 15% of the highest projected three monthsmonths' billings during the applicable year, and their aggregate nominal coverage will not exceed $100 million (or $55 million for SCE&G's 55% share). SCE&G and Santee Cooper are responsible for the cost of the bonds.

In late 2015, Toshiba's credit ratings declined to below investment grade following disclosures regarding its operating and financial performance and near-term liquidity. As a result, pursuant to the above-described terms of the EPC Contract, SCE&G has obtained annual standby letters of credit in lieu of payment and performance bonds from WEC totaling $45 million (or approximately $25 million for SCE&G's 55% share). These standby letters of credit expire annually and automatically renew for successive one-year periods until their final expiration date of August 31, 2020, unless the issuer provides a minimum 60-day notice that it will not renew. If the issuer provides notice that it will not renew, SCE&G may draw upon the standby letter of credit prior to its expiration. In the event that WEC would be unablewere not to meet its payment and performance obligations under the EPC Contract, it is anticipated that this funding would provide a source of liquidity to assist in an orderly transition and in enabling construction activities to continue.liquidity. In addition, the EPC Contract provides that upon the request of SCE&G, and at owners' cost, the Consortium must escrow certain intellectual property and software for SCE&G'sthe owners' benefit to enableassist in completion of the New Units. An escrow arrangement has been established, and a schedule for deposit WEC has reported that substantially all of the required intellectual property and software are being developed.have been deposited. SCE&G is attempting to verify that this information is present in useable form.

Additional claimsOn March 29, 2017, WEC and WECTEC, the two members of the Consortium, and certain of their affiliates filed petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, citing a liquidity crisis arising from project contract losses attributable to the New Units and the Vogtle Units as a material factor that caused them to seek protection under the bankruptcy laws. In connection with the filing, SCE&G, Santee Cooper, WEC and WECTEC entered into the Interim Assessment Agreement which, as amended, expires on June 26, 2017 unless otherwise terminated. Under the terms of the Interim Assessment Agreement and while it remains in effect, all parties have agreed to continue to perform under the EPC Contract and to give SCE&G and Santee Cooper the right to discuss project status with Fluor and other subcontractors and vendors and to obtain relevant project information and documents from them. SCE&G and Santee Cooper are obligated to pay all costs incurred by the Consortium, Fluor, other subcontractors and vendors for work performed or services rendered while the Interim Assessment Agreement remains in effect. SCE&G involvingand Santee Cooper have also agreed not to draw on the project schedule and budget may ariseletters of credit discussed above so long as the project continues. The partiesInterim Assessment Agreement is in effect.

In April of 2017, Toshiba, following several announcements and media reports and following WEC’s and WECTEC’s bankruptcy petitions, announced that it had recorded an impairment charge of approximately $6.2 billion relating to its nuclear

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power systems business, leaving it with negative shareholders’ equity. Toshiba also disclosed that, although these conditions and events raise substantial doubt, it believed that its responses to such conditions, including the sale of a portion of its computer memory business as then anticipated by Toshiba, would enable it to continue to operate as a going concern. Additionally, Toshiba indicated that it intends to significantly alter its risk management oversight of its nuclear business, and in its filings with the Bankruptcy Court, the Consortium stated that it intends to discontinue its role in the construction of nuclear plants. However, there can be no assurance that such sales or other actions will be successful. As such, there can be no assurance that Toshiba will fulfill its payment guaranty obligations under the EPC Contract have established both informalContract.

In February 2017, WEC notified the Company and formal dispute resolution procedures in order to resolve such issues.Consolidated SCE&G expects to resolve all disputes through boththat the informalcontractual guaranteed substantial completion dates of August 2019 and formal procedures2020 for Unit 2 and currently anticipates that any project costs that arise through such dispute resolution processes (including thoseUnit 3, respectively, which were reflected in the October 2015 Amendment, described above)are not likely to be met. Instead, WEC provided further revised estimated substantial completion dates of April 2020 and December 2020. These later dates remain within the SCPSC-approved 18-month contingency periods provided for under the BLRA, and achievement of such dates would also allow the output of both units to qualify, under current law, for federal production tax credits (see below). However, there can be no assurance that these dates will be achieved in light of WEC’s historical inability to achieve forecasted productivity and work force efficiency levels and in light of the Consortium’s bankruptcy filing.

Pursuant to the Interim Assessment Agreement, SCE&G and Santee Cooper are evaluating the various elements of the project, including forecasted costs and completion dates, while construction continues and SCE&G and Santee Cooper continue to make payments for such work. The initial term of the Interim Assessment Agreement was 30 days and it has been amended to extend its term through June 26, 2017; however, it may also be terminated earlier by SCE&G or Santee Cooper. Any decision to further extend the Interim Assessment Agreement may be impacted by the willingness of the other parties thereto. Termination of the Interim Assessment Agreement prior to such time that SCE&G and Santee Cooper have completed a full evaluation may adversely impact the continuation of construction of the project.

If, as a result of the bankruptcy process, the benefit of the fixed-price terms provided by the EPC Contract is lost, and part or all of the cost overruns expected to be incurred by the Consortium become the responsibility of SCE&G and Santee Cooper, these cost increases may or may not be recoverable from the Consortium or from Toshiba under its payment guaranty, or may materially exceed the amount of the Consortium's payment obligations guaranteed by Toshiba, which in general are limited to 25 percent of the payments made to the Consortium at the time of its breach under the EPC Contract. The ability of SCE&G to recover any increased costs through rates will be subject to review and approval by the SCPSC, and such costs may or may not qualify for recovery under the BLRA. For example, certain parties may challenge such costs as not being subject to recovery under the BLRA as a result of the terms of the settlement agreement approved by the SCPSC on November 9, 2016.

If, as part of the bankruptcy process, the EPC Contract is rejected, then SCE&G and Santee Cooper will need to engage replacement contractors and/or assume responsibilities of the contractor under the EPC Contract in order to complete the New Units. Alternatively, SCE&G and Santee Cooper could also decide to abandon the construction of one or both of the New Units, leaving SCE&G to pursue cost recovery under the abandonment provisions of the BLRA.

The Consortium has agreed not to reject the EPC Contract prior to the date of termination of the Interim Assessment Agreement; however, after the end of the term of the Interim Assessment Agreement, it is likely that the EPC Contract will be rejected. If the EPC Contract is rejected during the bankruptcy process, it is unlikely that SCE&G and Santee Cooper will be able to negotiate replacement contracts on similar terms with members of the Consortium, and there can be no assurance that some or all of the members of the Consortium will have roles in connection with the design, engineering or construction of the New Units. Additionally, there can be no assurance that any such replacement contracts will provide protection against future construction cost increases through a negotiated fixed price or that they will not assign some or all of the risks for escalating costs onto the owners. There also can be no assurance that SCE&G and Santee Cooper will be able to complete the construction of the New Units without significant delay or additional costs, should they decide to move forward with the project. Such delays could result in the loss of qualification for production tax credits referred to above and disclosed below.

A number of subcontractors and vendors to the Consortium, including Fluor, have alleged non-payment by the Consortium for amounts owed for work performed on the New Units.  SCE&G is contesting the filed liens.  SCE&G estimates that the aggregate amount of claims for which subcontractor and vendor liens have been filed is approximately $118 million (SCE&G’s 55% portion being approximately $65 million), of which $50 million (SCE&G’s 55% share being $27.5 million) have been paid.  SCE&G will continue to evaluate the issues relating to these claims during the pendency of the bankruptcy proceeding.

Jointly-owned projects, such as wellthe current construction of the New Units, are also subject to risks such as other(1) one or more of the joint owners becoming either unable or unwilling to continue to fund project financial commitments, (2) new joint

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owners being sought but not being secured at equivalent financial terms, or (3) disagreement among joint owners or changes in the joint ownership make-up which further increase project costs, identified from time to time, willfurther delay the completion of the project or result in the termination of all or a portion of the project.

The Consortium’s bankruptcy filing could have a material impact on the construction of the New Units and could have a material impact on SCANA’s and SCE&G’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be recoverable through rates.determined at this time.

Santee Cooper Matters

As noted above, SCE&G has agreed to acquire an additional 5% ownership in the New Units from Santee Cooper. Under the terms of this agreement, SCE&G will acquire a 1% ownership interest in the New Units at the commercial operation date of Unit 2, an additional 2% ownership interest no later than the first anniversary of such commercial operation date, and the final 2% no later than the second anniversary of such commercial operation date. SCE&G has agreed to pay an amount equal to Santee Cooper's actual cost, including its cost of financing, of the percentage conveyed as of the date of each conveyance. In addition, the agreement provides that Santee Cooper will not transfer any of its remaining interest in the New Units to third parties until the New Units are complete. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of necessary regulatory approvals. This transaction will not affect the payment obligations between the parties during construction forof the New Units, nor is it anticipated that the payments for the additional ownership interest would be reflected in a revised rates filing under the BLRA. Based on the October 2015 Amendment, SCE&G’s projected cost would be approximately $850 million for the additional 5% interest being acquired from Santee Cooper if the fixed price optionwas approximately $850 million at December 31, 2016, and is approved by the SCPSC.being further evaluated.

Nuclear Production Tax Credits

The IRS has notified SCE&G that, subject to a national megawatt capacity limitation, the electricity to be produced by each of the New Units (advanced nuclear units, as defined) would qualify for nuclear production tax credits under Section 45J of the IRC to the extent that such New Unit is operational before January 1, 2021 and other eligibility requirements are met. These nuclear production tax credits (related to SCE&G's 55% share of both New Units) could total as much as approximately $1.4 billion. Such credits would be earned over the first eight years of each New Unit's operations and would be realized by

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SCE&G over those years or during allowable carry-forward periods. Based on current tax law and the contractual guaranteed substantial completion dates (and the dates of completion forecasted by WEC in February 2017) provided above, both New Units are expected towould be operational and towould qualify for the nuclear production tax credits; however, any further delays in the schedule or changes in tax law could adversely impact suchthese conclusions. See also the Payment and Performance Obligations, Contractor Bankruptcy Proceedings and Related Uncertainties discussion above. When and to the extent that production tax credits are realized, their benefits are expected to be provided directly to SCE&G's electric customers.

During March 2017, legislation was introduced in both houses of Congress which would eliminate the requirement that the New Units be operational before January 1, 2021 in order for their electricity production to qualify for the nuclear production tax credits; however, there can be no assurance that such legislation will become law.

Other Project Matters

When the NRC issued the COLs for the New Units, two of the conditions that it imposed were requiring inspection and testing of certain components of the New Units' passive cooling system, and requiring the development of strategies to respond to extreme natural events resulting in the loss of power at the New Units. In addition, the NRC directed the Office of New Reactors to issue to SCE&G an order requiring enhanced, reliable spent fuel pool instrumentation. SCE&G prepared and submitted an overall integration plan for the New Units to the NRC in August 2013. That plan remains under review by the NRC and SCE&G does not anticipate any additional regulatory actions as a result of that review, but it cannot predict future regulatory activities or how such initiatives would impact construction or operation of the New Units.

Environmental
 
On August 3, 2015, the EPA issued its final rule on emission guidelines for states to follow in developing plans to address GHG emissions from existing units. The rule includes state-specific goals for reducing national carbon dioxideCO2 emissions by 32% from 2005 levels by 2030. The rule also provides for nuclear reactors under construction, such as the New Units, to count towards compliance and establishes a phased-in compliance approach beginning in 2022. The rule gives each state from one to three years to issue SIPs,its SIP, which will ultimately define the specific compliance methodology that will be applied to existing units in that state. On February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court stayed the rule pending disposition of a petition of review of the rule in the Court of Appeals. The orderAs a result of an Executive Order on March 28, 2017, the Supreme EPA is reconsidering the rule and the

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Court has no immediate impact on SCE&G and GENCO or their generation operations.of Appeals agreed to hold the case in abeyance for 60 days. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are currently evaluating the rule and expect any costs incurred to comply with such rule to be recoverable through rates.

In July 2011, the EPA issued the CSAPR to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide SO2 and nitrogen oxideNOX from power plants in the eastern half of the United States. A series of court actions stayed this rule until October 23, 2014, when the Court of Appeals granted a motion to lift the stay. On December 3, 2014, the EPA published an interim final rule that aligns the dates in the CSAPR text with the revised court-ordered schedule, which delayed the implementation dates to 2015 for Phase 1 and to 2017 for Phase 2. The CSAPR replaces the CAIR and requires a total of 28 states to reduce annual sulfur dioxideSO2 emissions and annual and ozone season nitrogen oxideNOX emissions to assist in attaining the ozone and fine particle NAAQS. The rule establishes an emissions cap for sulfur dioxide SO2 and nitrogen oxideNOX and limits the trading for emission allowances by separating affected states into two groups with no trading between the groups. On July 28, 2015, the Court of Appeals held that Phase 2 emissions budgets for certain states, including South Carolina, required reductions in emissions beyond the point necessary to achieve downwind attainment and were, therefore, invalid. The Court of Appeals remanded CSAPR, without vacating the rule, to the EPA for further consideration. The opinion of the Court of Appeals has no immediate impact on SCE&G and GENCO or their generation operations. The State of South Carolina has chosen to remain in the CSAPR program, even though recent court rulings exempted the state. This allows the state to remain compliant with regional haze standards. Air quality control installations that SCE&G and GENCO have already completed have positioned them to comply with the existing allowances set by the CSAPR. Any costs incurred to comply with CSAPR are expected to be recoverable through rates.

In April 2012, the EPA's MATS rule containing new standards for mercury and other specified air pollutants became effective. On November 19, 2014, the EPA finalized its reconsideration of certain provisions applicable during startup and shutdown of generating facilities under the MATS rule. SCE&G and GENCO were granted a one year extension (through April 2016) to comply with MATS at Cope, McMeekin, Wateree and Williams Stations. These extensions allowed time to convert McMeekin Station to burn natural gas and to install additional pollution control devices at the other plants to enhance the control of certain MATS-regulated pollutants. In addition, SCE&G retired certain other coal-fired units during this time frame. The MATS rule has been the subject of ongoing litigation even while it remains in effect. Rulings on this litigation are not expected to have an impact on SCE&G or GENCO due to theseplant retirements, conversions, and enhancements. SCE&G and GENCO currently are in compliance with the MATS rule and expect to remain in compliance.

The CWA provides for the imposition of effluent limitations that require treatment for wastewater discharges. Under the CWA, compliance with applicable limitations is achieved under state-issued NPDES permits. As a facility’s NPDES permit is renewed (every five years), any new effluent limitations would be incorporated. The ELG Rule became effective on January 4, 2016. After this date, state regulators will modify facility NPDES permits to match more restrictive standards, thus requiring facilities to retrofit with new wastewater treatment technologies. Compliance dates will vary by type of wastewater, and some will be based on a facility's five yearfive-year permit cycle and thus may range from 2018 to 2023. However, the ELG Rule is under reconsideration by the EPA and will be stayed administratively when published in the Federal Register. The Company and Consolidated

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SCE&G expect that wastewater treatment technology retrofits will be required at Williams and Wateree Stations. Any costs incurred to comply with the ELG Rule are expected to be recoverable through rates.

The CWA Section 316(b) Existing Facilities Rule became effective in October 2014. This rule establishes national requirements for the location, design, construction and capacity of cooling water intake structures at existing facilities that reflect the best technology available for minimizing the adverse environmental impacts of impingement and entrainment. SCE&G and GENCO are conducting studies and implementing plans as required by the rule to determine appropriate intake structure modifications to ensure compliance with this rule. Any costs incurred to comply with this rule are expected to be recoverable through rates.

The EPA's final rule for CCR became effective in the fourth quarter of 2015. This rule regulates CCR as a non-hazardous waste under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and imposes certain requirements on ash storage ponds and other CCR management facilities at SCE&G's and GENCO's coal-fired generating facilities. SCE&G and GENCO have already closed or have begun the process of closure of all of their ash storage ponds and have previously recognized AROs for such ash storage ponds under existing requirements. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G do not expect the incremental compliance costs associated with this rule to be significant and expect to recover such costs in future rates.

The Nuclear Waste Act required that the United States government accept and permanently dispose of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel by January 31, 1998, and it imposed on utilities the primary responsibility for storage of their spent nuclear fuel until the repository is available. SCE&G entered into a Standard Contract for Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive Waste with the DOE in 1983. As of September 30, 2016, the federal government has not accepted any spent fuel from Summer Station Unit 1, and it remains unclear when the repository may become available. SCE&G has constructed an independent spent fuel storage installation to accommodate the spent nuclear fuel output for the life of Summer Station Unit 1. SCE&G may evaluate other technology as it becomes available.

SCE&G is responsible for four decommissioned MGP sites in South Carolina which contain residues of by-product chemicals. These sites are in various stages of investigation, remediation and monitoring under work plans approved by DHEC and the EPA. SCE&G anticipates that major remediation activities at all these sites will continue at least through 20172018 and will cost an additional $10.3$10.1 million, which is accrued in Other within Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. SCE&G expects to recover any cost arising from the remediation of MGP sites through rates. At September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, deferred amounts, net of amounts previously recovered through rates and insurance settlements, totaled $26.0$25.3 million and are included in regulatory assets.

Other

On October 8, 2016, Hurricane Matthew made landfall on the South Carolina coast affecting SCE&G’s service territory.  At its peak, more than 290,000 SCE&G electric customers were without service.  Incremental operation and maintenance costs to restore electric service will be applied to SCE&G’s SCPSC-approved storm damage reserve.  It is expected that such restoration costs will exceed the available balance of $2.0 million in SCE&G’s storm damage reserve, and SCE&G expects such additional costs to be deferred and recoverable through customers rates in future years. 

10.SEGMENT OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
 
Regulated operations measure profitability using operating income; therefore, net income is not allocated to the Electric Operations and Gas Distribution segments. The Gas Marketing segments measuresegment measures profitability using net income.

The Company's Gas Distribution segment is comprised of the local distribution operations of SCE&G and PSNC Energy which meet the criteria for aggregation. All Other includes the parent company, a services company and other nonreportable segments that were insignificant for all periods presented. In addition, All Other includes gains from the sales of CGT and SCI (see Dispositions in Note 1) and their operating results and assets prior to their sale in the first quarter of 2015. CGT and SCI were nonreportable segments during all periods presented. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, operating income and net income for All Other include $235 million and $202 million, respectively, related to the sales of CGT and SCI. External revenue and intersegment revenue for All Other related to CGT and SCI were not significant during either period presented.


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Table of Contents


The Company        
Millions of dollars 
External
Revenue
 Intersegment Revenue 
Operating
Income
 
Net
Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        
Electric Operations $817
 $1
 $364
 n/a
Gas Distribution 111
 
 (14) n/a
Retail Gas Marketing 68
 
 n/a
 $(3)
Energy Marketing 97
 35
 n/a
 2
All Other 
 100
 
 (7)
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 (136) (2) 197
Consolidated Total $1,093
 $
 $348
 $189
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016        
Electric Operations $2,035
 $4
 $784
 n/a
Gas Distribution 538
 1
 79
 n/a
Retail Gas Marketing 315
 
 n/a
 $17
Energy Marketing 283
 83
 n/a
 6
All Other 
 302
 
 (14)
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 (390) 37
 462
Consolidated Total $3,171
 $
 $900
 $471
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015        
Electric Operations $742
 $1
 $313
 n/a
Gas Distribution 112
 2
 (13) n/a
Retail Gas Marketing 68
 
 n/a
 $(3)
Energy Marketing 146
 34
 n/a
 (1)
All Other 
 102
 
 (9)
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 (139) (8) 162
Consolidated Total $1,068
 $
 $292
 $149
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015        
Electric Operations $2,008
 $4
 $728
 n/a
Gas Distribution 609
 2
 88
 n/a
Retail Gas Marketing 344
 
 n/a
 $18
Energy Marketing 461
 101
 n/a
 8
All Other 5
 309
 237
 188
Adjustments/Eliminations (4) (416) 42
 434
Consolidated Total $3,423
 $
 $1,095
 $648
Consolidated SCE&G      
Millions of dollars External Revenue Operating Income 
Earnings Available to
Common Shareholder
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016      
Electric Operations $818
 $364
 n/a
Gas Distribution 64
 (5) n/a
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 
 $201
Consolidated Total $882
 $359
 $201

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016      
Electric Operations $2,039
 $784
 n/a
Gas Distribution 253
 32
 n/a
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 
 $423
Consolidated Total $2,292
 $816
 $423

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015      
The Company        
Millions of dollars 
External
Revenue
 Intersegment Revenue 
Operating
Income
 
Net
Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017        
Electric Operations $743
 $313
 n/a
 $577
 $1
 $178
 n/a
Gas Distribution 63
 (6) n/a
 322
 
 113
 n/a
Gas Marketing 274
 24
 n/a
 $15
All Other 
 94
 
 
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 
 $164
 
 (119) 25
 156
Consolidated Total $806
 $307
 $164
 $1,173
 $
 $316
 $171
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015      
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016        
Electric Operations $2,013
 $728
 n/a
 $592
 $1
 $198
 n/a
Gas Distribution 275
 35
 n/a
 299
 1
 94
 n/a
Gas Marketing 281
 22
 n/a
 $24
All Other 
 98
 
 
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 
 $394
 
 (122) 39
 152
Consolidated Total $2,288
 $763
 $394
 $1,172
 $
 $331
 $176
Consolidated SCE&G      
Millions of dollars External Revenue Operating Income 
Earnings Available to
Common Shareholder
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017      
Electric Operations $578
 $178
 n/a
Gas Distribution 141
 44
 n/a
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 
 $109
Consolidated Total $719
 $222
 $109
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016      
Electric Operations $593
 $198
 n/a
Gas Distribution 124
 38
 n/a
Adjustments/Eliminations 
 
 $113
Consolidated Total $717
 $236
 $113

Segment Assets The Company Consolidated SCE&G The Company Consolidated SCE&G
 September 30, December 31, September 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31,
Millions of dollars 2016 2015 2016 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Electric Operations $11,543
 $10,883
 $11,543
 $10,883
 $12,076
 $11,929
 $12,076
 $11,929
Gas Distribution 2,757
 2,606
 801
 757
 2,926
 2,892
 836
 825
Retail Gas Marketing 140
 106
 n/a
 n/a
Energy Marketing 58
 95
 n/a
 n/a
Gas Marketing 202
 230
 n/a
 n/a
All Other 985
 998
 n/a
 n/a
 997
 1,124
 n/a
 n/a
Adjustments/Eliminations 2,963
 2,458
 3,634
 3,125
 2,257
 2,532
 3,053
 3,337
Consolidated Total $18,446
 $17,146
 $15,978
 $14,765
 $18,458
 $18,707
 $15,965
 $16,091



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11.    AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS
 
The Company and Consolidated SCE&G:

SCE&G owns 40% of Canadys Refined Coal, LLC, which is involved in the manufacturing and sale of refined coal to reduce emissions. SCE&G accounts for this investment using the equity method.  Consolidated SCE&G’s total purchases from this affiliate were $41.8$44.6 million and $66.3$52.8 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively, and $138.6 million and $186.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Consolidated SCE&G’s total sales to this affiliate were $41.6$44.4 million and $65.9$52.5 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The net of the total purchases and 2015, respectively,total sales are recorded in Other expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of income (for the Company) and $137.8 million and $185.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.of comprehensive income (for Consolidated SCE&G). Consolidated SCE&G’s receivable from this affiliate was $4.0$13.5 million at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and $12.8$16.0 million at December 31, 2015.2016.  Consolidated SCE&G’s payable to this affiliate was $4.1$13.6 million at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and $12.9$16.1 million at December 31, 2015.2016.

Consolidated SCE&G:

Prior to January 31, 2015, CGT was a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCANA and transported natural gas to SCE&G to serve retail gas customers and certain electric generation requirements. SCE&G's purchases from CGT totaled approximately $3.4 million in January 2015.
SCE&G purchases natural gas and related pipeline capacity from SEMISCANA Energy to serve its retail gas customers and certain electric generation requirements.  Such purchases totaled approximately $34.8$23.9 million and $34$22.4 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively, and $83.1 million and $101.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  SCE&G’s payables to SEMISCANA Energy for such purchases were $10.9$8.3 million at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and $7.5$8.8 million at December 31, 2015.

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2016.
 
SCANA Services, Inc., on behalf of itself and its parent company, provides the following services to Consolidated SCE&G, which are rendered at direct or allocated cost: information systems, telecommunications, customer support, marketing and sales, human resources, corporate compliance, purchasing, financial, risk management, public affairs, legal, investor relations, gas supply and capacity management, strategic planning, general administrative, and retirement benefits. In addition, SCANA Services processes and pays invoices for Consolidated SCE&G and is reimbursed. Costs for these services, were $80.4including amounts capitalized, totaled $72.5 million and $80.8$75.6 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Amounts expensed are recorded in Other operation and 2015, respectively,maintenance - nonconsolidated affiliate and $236.4 million and $226.0 million forOther expenses on the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Consolidated SCE&G's payables to SCANA Services for these services were $50.8$45.8 million at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and $57.0$63.5 million at December 31, 2015.2016.

Consolidated SCE&G's money pool borrowings from an affiliate are described in Note 4. SCE&G's participation in SCANA's noncontributory defined benefit pension plan and unfunded postretirement health care and life insurance programs is described in Note 8.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

Pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q, SCE&G is permitted to omit certain information related to itself and its consolidated affiliates called for by Item 2 of Part I of Form 10-Q, and instead provide a management’s narrative analysis of its consolidated results of operation and other information described therein. Such information is presented hereunder specifically for Consolidated SCE&G, but may be presented alongside information presented for the Company generally. Consolidated SCE&G makes no representation as to information relating solely to SCANA and its subsidiaries (other than Consolidated SCE&G).

SCANA CORPORATION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016MARCH 31, 2017
AS COMPARED TO THE CORRESPONDING PERIODSPERIOD IN 20152016 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations appearing in SCANA’s and SCE&G’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

Earnings

Earnings Per Sharewere as follows:
The Company 2017 2016
Earnings per share $1.19
 $1.23
     
Consolidated SCE&G    
Net income (millions of dollars) $112.3
 $116.2

Earnings per share was as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
  2016 2015 2016 2015
Earnings per share $1.32
 $1.04
 $3.29
 $4.53

Third Quarter

Third quarter earnings per share increaseddecreased primarily due to lower electric margin, higher electricdepreciation expense, higher property taxes, higher interest cost and lower gas distribution margins and higher othermarketing net income, net of other expenses. These increases were partially offset by higher gas distribution margin, lower other operation and maintenance expenses, higher other income and lower other expenses, as further discussed below.

Consolidated SCE&G's net income decreased primarily due to lower electric margin, higher depreciation expense, higher property taxes and higher interest cost, as further discussed below.

Year to Date

Year to date earnings per share decreased primarily due to the gains on the sales of CGT and SCI in the first quarter of 2015. Higher electric andpartially offset by higher gas distribution margins andmargin, higher other income net ofand lower other expenses, were partially offset by lower retail gas and energy marketing net income, higher other operation and maintenance expenses, higher depreciation expense, higher property taxes and higher interest cost, as further discusseddescribed below.

The sales of CGT and SCI were closed in the first quarter of 2015. These subsidiaries operated principally in wholesale markets, whereas the Company's primary focus is the delivery of energy-related products and services to retail markets. Therefore, CGT and SCI were not a part of the Company's core business. See Note 10 to the combined notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Dividends Declared
 
SCANA’sSCANA's Board of Directors has declared the following dividends on common stock during 2016:2017:
Declaration Date Dividend Per SharePayment Date Record Date Payment DateDividend Per Share
February 18, 201616, 2017 $0.575April 1, 2017 March 10, 20162017 April 1, 2016$0.6125
April 28, 2016$0.575June 10, 201627, 2017 July 1, 20162017
July 28, 2016June 12, 2017 $0.575September 12, 2016October 1, 2016
October 27, 2016$0.575December 12, 2016January 1, 20170.6125

When a dividend payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made the following business day.

Electric Operations
 
Electric Operations for the Company and for Consolidated SCE&G is comprised of the electric operations of SCE&G, GENCO and Fuel Company.  Electric operationsOperations operating income (including transactions with affiliates) was as follows:

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 Third Quarter Year to Date The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Operating revenues $818.4

10.1 % $743.6
 $2,038.5
 1.3 % $2,012.7
 $578.5
 $592.7
 $578.5
 $592.7
Less: Fuel used in electric generation 176.4

(5.5)% 186.7
 442.9
 (15.6)% 524.8
Fuel used in electric generation 136.4
 136.2
 136.4
 136.2
Purchased power 21.0

50.0 % 14.0
 49.6
 29.5 % 38.3
 11.1
 11.2
 11.1
 11.2
Margin 621.0

14.4 %
542.9
 1,546.0
 6.7 % 1,449.6
 431.0

445.3
 431.0
 445.3
Other operation and maintenance 130.0
 2.9 % 126.3
 389.9
 6.2 % 367.3
 124.9
 125.0
 128.5
 128.4
Depreciation and amortization 71.9
 30.3 % 55.2
 213.4
 2.8 % 207.5
 73.0
 70.5
 70.0
 67.7
Other taxes 55.4
 14.0 % 48.6
 159.0
 8.5 % 146.6
 54.7
 52.1
 54.1
 51.5
Operating Income $363.7
 16.3 % $312.8
 $783.7
 7.6 % $728.2
 $178.4
 $197.7
 $178.4
 $197.7

Electric operations can be significantly impacted by the effects of weather. SCE&G estimates the effects on its electric business of actual temperatures in its service territory as compared to historical averages to develop an estimate of electric margin revenue attributable to the effects of abnormal weather. ThirdFirst quarter weather in SCE&G’s electric service territory was warmermilder than normal in both 20162017 and 2015;2016; however, the third quarter of 20162017 was warmer than the third quarter of 2015. In addition, year-to-date results reflect milder than normal weather in the first quarter of 2016 but colder than normal weather in the first quarter of 2015 and warmer than normal second quarter weather in both 2016 and 2015.

Third Quarter2016.

Margin increaseddecreased due to the effects of weather of $38.9 million and lower residential and commercial average use of $7.5 million. These margin decreases were partially offset by base rate increases under the BLRA of $19.0 million, the effects of warmer weather of $33.6$16.0 million, residential and commercial customer growth of $6.3$5.6 million, higher industrial margin of $3.8 million and higher collections under SCE&G’sthe rate rider for pension costs of $5.6$4.0 million. The higher pension rider collections had no effectimpact on net income as they were fully offset by the recognition, within other operation and maintenance expenses, of higher pension costs. Margin also increased due to a downward revenue adjustment in 2015, pursuant to an order from the SCPSC, to apply $14.5 million as an offset to fuel cost recovery upon the adoption of new (lower) electric depreciation rates. This adjustment had no effect on net income in 2015 as it was fully offset by the recognition of $14.5 million of lower depreciation expense. These margin increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use of $3.0 million.
Other operation and maintenance expenses increased due to higher laborchanged slightly. Labor costs of $5.2were lower by $1.8 million, primarily due to increased pension cost associated with the higher pension rider collections and higherlower incentive compensation costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $14.5 million due to the effects of the implementation of SCPSC-approved revised (lower) depreciation rates in the third quarter of 2015 and by net plant additions.
Other taxes increased primarily due to higher property taxes associated with net plant additions.

Year to Date

Margin increased due to base rate increases under the BLRA of $50.1 million, the effects of weather of $10.0 million, residential and commercial customer growth of $17.3 million, higher industrial margin of $3.2 million and higher collections under SCE&G’s rate rider for pension costs of $9.3 million. The higher pension rider collections had no effect on net income as they were fully offset by the recognition, within other operation and maintenance expenses, of higher pension costs. Margin also increased due to downward revenue adjustments in 2015, pursuant to orders from the SCPSC, to apply $14.5 million as an offset to fuel cost recovery upon the adoption of new (lower) electric depreciation rates and by $5.2 million related to SCE&G’s DSM Programs. These adjustments had no effect on net income in 2015 as they were fullypartially offset by the recognition of $14.5 million of lower depreciation expense and by the recognition, within other income, of $5.2 million of gains realized upon the adoption of certain interest rate contracts. These margin increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use of $11.0 million.
Other operation and maintenance expenses increased due to higher labor costs of $19.1 million, primarily due to increased pension cost associated with the higher pension rider collections and higher incentive compensation costs, and the amortization of $1.7 million of DSM Programs cost.non-labor electric generation costs were higher by $1.4 million.
Depreciation and amortization increased primarily due to net plant additions.
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Sales volumes (in GWh) related to the electric operations margin above, by class, were as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Classification 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Residential 2,648

9.2% 2,426
 6,450
 0.4 % 6,425
Commercial 2,259

5.4% 2,143
 5,861
 1.9 % 5,754
Industrial 1,676

1.0% 1,660
 4,760
 0.7 % 4,726
Other 171

3.6% 165
 462
 0.9 % 458
Total Retail Sales 6,754

5.6%
6,394
 17,533
 1.0 % 17,363
Wholesale 276

3.8% 266
 725
 (3.2)% 749
Total Sales 7,030

5.6%
6,660
 18,258
 0.8 % 18,112

Third Quarter

Retail sales volumes increased primarily due to the effects of warmer weather and customer growth. These increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use. Wholesale sales volumes also increased due to the effects of warmer weather.

Year to Date
Classification 2017 2016
Residential 1,636

1,926
Commercial 1,635

1,724
Industrial 1,459

1,503
Other 134

140
Total Retail Sales 4,864

5,293
Wholesale 213

223
Total Sales 5,077

5,516

Retail sales volumes increaseddecreased primarily due to the effects of weather and customer growth. These increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use.customer growth. Wholesale sales volumes decreased due to the effects of weather.


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Gas Distribution
 
Gas Distribution is comprised of the local distribution operations of SCE&G, and for the Company, also includes PSNC Energy.  Gas distributionDistribution operating income (including transactions with affiliates) was as follows:
 Third Quarter Year to Date The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Operating revenues $111.9
 (0.2)% $112.1
 $539.3
 (11.7)% $610.7
 $322.1
 $299.9
 $140.9
 $124.6
Less: Gas purchased for resale 51.2
 (5.0)% 53.9
 238.2
 (25.1)% 317.9
Gas purchased for resale 134.8
 132.7
 65.9
 55.6
Margin 60.7
 4.3 % 58.2
 301.1
 2.8 % 292.8
 187.3
 167.2
 75.0
 69.0
Other operation and maintenance 42.9
 0.7 % 42.6
 129.7
 8.6 % 119.4
 42.4
 43.1
 17.3
 17.8
Depreciation and amortization 20.8
 7.2 % 19.4
 60.9
 5.5 % 57.7
 20.8
 19.8
 7.0
 6.6
Other taxes 10.4
 11.8 % 9.3
 31.3
 11.8 % 28.0
 10.9
 10.5
 7.2
 6.7
Operating Income (Loss) $(13.4) 2.3 % $(13.1) $79.2
 (9.7)% $87.7
 $113.2
 $93.8
 $43.5
 $37.9

The effect of abnormal weather conditions on gas distribution margin is mitigated by the WNA (atat SCE&G)&G and the CUT (atat PSNC Energy),Energy, as further described in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements in SCANA's and SCE&G's Form 10-K for December 31, 2015.2016. The WNA and the CUT affect margins but not sales volumes.

Third Quarter and Year to Date

Margin increased primarily due to an NCUC-approved rate increase effective November 2016 at PSNC Energy of $12.3 million, an SCPSC-approved increase in base rates under the RSA effective November 2016 at SCE&G of $2.1 million and customer growth.growth of $2.7 million at SCE&G and $2.2 million at PSNC Energy.
Other operation and maintenance expenses increaseddecreased primarily due to higherlower labor costs of $5.4$3.6 million forat the year,Company, including $1.2 million at SCE&G, primarily due to higherlower incentive compensation costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased due to net plant additions, partially offset by the implementation of SCPSC-approved revised (lower) depreciation rates at SCE&G.
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Other taxes increased primarily due to higher property taxes associated with net plant additions.
    
Sales volumes (in MMBTU) related to gas distribution margin by class, including transportation, were as follows:
 Third Quarter Year to Date The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Classification (in thousands) 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Residential 2,073
 0.2 % 2,069
 27,055
 (9.2)% 29,786
 16,560
 21,095
 4,905
 6,664
Commercial 4,363
 0.8 % 4,329
 20,748
 (2.3)% 21,233
 9,469
 11,090
 3,752
 4,391
Industrial 4,493
 (6.1)% 4,786
 14,380
 (4.3)% 15,024
 5,322
 5,058
 4,654
 4,216
Transportation 15,171
 11.5 % 13,610
 37,089
 2.7 % 36,101
 10,954
 10,818
 1,556
 1,170
Total 26,100
 5.3 % 24,794
 99,272
 (2.8)% 102,144
 42,305
 48,061
 14,867
 16,441

Third Quarter

Residential and commercial firm sales volumes increased primarily due to customer growth. Industrial interruptible volumes decreased at SCE&G due to decreased demand from manufacturing customers partially offset by customer growth at PSNC Energy. Transportation volumes increased due to higher natural gas fired electric generation and customers shifting from system supply to transportation only service. 

Year to Date

Residential and commercial firm sales volumes decreased primarily due to the effects of milder winter weather partially offset by customer growth. Industrial interruptible sales volumes decreasedincreased primarily due decreased demand from manufacturing customers.to fewer curtailments in 2017. Transportation volumes increased primarily due to higher natural gas fired electric generation at PSNC Energy and customers shifting from system supply to transportation only service. service at SCE&G.

Retail Gas Marketing
 
Retail Gas Marketing is comprised of the Company's nonregulated marketing operation, SCANA Energy, which operates in the southeast and includes Georgia’s retail natural gas market.  Retail  Gas Marketing operating revenues and net income were as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Operating revenues $68.9
 1.5 % $67.9
 $315.3
 (8.3)% $344.0
Net income (loss) (2.9) (25.6)% (3.9) 16.8
 (4.5)% 17.6

Third Quarter

Net loss decreased due to lower operating costs.

Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2017 2016
Operating revenues $298.0
 $303.4
Net income 15.1
 24.3

Revenues and net income decreased primarily due to milder winter weather.

Energy Marketing

Energy Marketing is comprised of the Company’s non-regulated marketing operations, excluding SCANA Energy.  Energy Marketing operating revenues and net income were as follows:

  Third Quarter Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Operating revenues $130.9
 (27.4)% $180.4
 $366.2
 (34.9)% $562.5
Net income (loss) 2.0
 * (0.6) 6.1
 (24.7)% 8.1
* Greater than 100%            


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Third Quarter

Revenues decreased primarily due to lower industrial volumes. Net income increased due to lower operating costs. 

Year to Date

Revenues and net income decreased primarily due to milder winter weather.

 Other Operating Expenses
 
Other operating expenses were as follows:
 Third Quarter Year to Date The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Other operation and maintenance $186.6
 2.6% $181.8
 $557.9
 5.9% $527.0
 $179.2
 $180.5
 $145.8
 $146.2
Depreciation and amortization 93.2
 24.3% 75.0
 276.1
 3.3% 267.3
 94.4
 90.9
 77.0
 74.3
Other taxes 66.3
 13.7% 58.3
 191.8
 8.8% 176.3
 65.9
 63.1
 61.3
 58.2

Third Quarter
Changes in other operating expenses are addressed in the electric operations and gas distribution segments.

Yearprimarily attributable to Date

In addition to factors discussed in the electric operations and gas distribution segments other operation and maintenance expenses decreased $2.2 million, depreciation and amortization decreased $0.7 million and other taxes decreased $0.5 million, all due to the sale of CGTare addressed in early 2015.their respective operating income discussions.

Other Income (Expense)
 
Other income (expense) includes the results of certain incidental non-utility activities of regulated subsidiaries, the activities of certain non-regulated subsidiaries and AFC. AFC is a utility accounting practice whereby a portion of the cost of both equity and borrowed funds used to finance construction (which is shown on the balance sheet as construction work in progress) is capitalized. TheEach of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G includes an equity portion of AFC in nonoperating income and a debt portion of AFC in interest charges (credits) as noncash items, both of which have the effect of increasing reported net income. Components of other income and expense and AFC were as follows:

 Third Quarter Year to Date The Company Consolidated SCE&G
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015 2017 2016 2017 2016
Other income $15.8
 (14.6)% $18.5
 $46.4
 (16.5)% $55.6
 $17.0
 $15.8
 $7.7
 $5.6
Other expense (7.1) (56.7)% (16.4) (31.5) (27.6)% (43.5) (9.7) (13.8) (5.5) (7.7)
Gain on sale of SCI, net of transaction costs 
 
 
 
 (100.0)% 106.6
AFC - equity funds 6.9
 (15.9)% 8.2
 21.6
 8.5 % 19.9
 9.1
 5.7
 8.6
 4.7

Third Quarter

Other income at the Company and at Consolidated SCE&G increased $1.6 million due to SCPSC-approved carrying cost recovery on certain deferred items. Other income and other expense at the Company decreased by $5.8 million due to lower billings to DCGT for transition services provided at cost pursuant to the terms of the sale of CGT. The decrease in other income was partially offset by higher SCPSC-approved carrying costs on certain deferred amounts. AFC decreased due to lower AFC rates.

Year to Date

Other income and other expense decreased by $10.5 million due to lower billings to DCGT for transition services provided at cost pursuant to the terms of the sale of CGT. In addition, other income decreased by $3.9 million and other expense decreased by $2.3 million due to the sale of SCI. Also, other income decreased by $3.2 million due to lower gains on

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the sale of land and due to the recognition in 2015 of $5.2 million of gains realized upon the settlement of certain interest rate contracts previously recorded as regulatory liabilities pursuant to SCPSC orders previously discussed. Such gain recognition was fully offset by downward adjustments to revenues reflected within electric margin and had no effect on net income (see electric margin discussion). Decreases in other income were partially offset by higher SCPSC-approved carrying costs on certain deferred amounts. In 2015 other income also included the gain on the sale of SCI.  AFC increased due to construction activity, partially offset by lower AFC rates.activity.

Interest Expense

     Interest charges increased primarily due to increased borrowings.

Income Taxes
 
Income taxes forAt the three months ended September 30,Company and Consolidated SCE&G income tax expense decreased from 2016 were higher than those recognized in the same period in 2015to 2017 primarily due to higherlower income before income taxes. Income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were lower than the same period in 2015 primarily due to the sales of CGT and SCI. The effective tax rate for 2015 was higher than the rate for 2016 due to discrete items related to those sales. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
The Company anticipates that its cash obligations will be met through internally-generated funds and additional short- and long-term borrowings. The Company expects that, barring a future impairment of the capital markets, it has or can obtain adequate sources of financing to meet its projected cash requirements for the foreseeable future, including the cash requirements for nuclear construction and refinancing maturing long-term debt. The Company’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the ninethree and 12 months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 was 3.533.60 and 3.31, respectively. Consolidated SCE&G’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the three and 12 months ended March 31, 2017 was 3.17 and 3.58, respectively.
     
The Company is obligated with respect to an aggregate of $67.8 million of industrial revenue bonds which are secured by letters of credit issued by TD Bank N.A. The letters of credit expire, subject to renewal, in the fourth quarter of 2019.
 

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At September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company had net available liquidity of approximately $1.3$1.1 billion, comprised of cash on hand and available amounts under lines of credit. The credit agreements total an aggregate of $2.0 billion, of which $200 million is scheduled to expire in December 2018 and the remainder is scheduled to expire in December 2020. The Company regularly monitors the commercial paper and short-term credit markets to optimize the timing of repayment of outstanding balances on its draws, if any, from the credit facilities. The Company’s long term debt portfolio has a weighted average maturity of approximately 20 years at a weighted average effective interest rate of 5.8%.  All of the long-term debt bears fixed interest rates or is swapped to fixed. To further preserve liquidity, the Company rigorously reviews its projected capital expenditures and operating costs and adjusts them where possible without impacting safety, reliability, and core customer service.

In October 2016, SCE&G's authority from FERC to issue short-term indebtedness and to assume liabilities as a guarantor (pursuant to Section 204 of the Federal Power Act) was renewed. SCE&G may issue, with maturity dates of one year or less, unsecured promissory notes, commercial paper and direct loans in amounts not to exceed $1.6 billion outstanding and may enter into guaranty agreements in favor of lenders, banks, and dealers in commercial paper in amounts not to exceed $600 million. Likewise, GENCO's authority from FERC to issue indebtedness with maturity dates of one year or less not to exceed $200 million outstanding was renewed in October 2016. The authority described herein will expire in October 2018.

Cash provided from operating activities decreasedincreased primarily due to paymentsreceipt of income taxestax refunds in 2016, including certain amounts related to the gains on sales of CGT and SCI in 2015. Tax payments in 2015 were impacted by Congress' extension of bonus depreciation provisions late in 2014.2017.

Cash flows from investing activities in 20162017 were primarily related to capital expenditures. In 2016, similar levels of capital expenditures andwere made in addition to funding of collateral deposit requirements with respect to interest rate swaps as interest rates declined. In 2015, similar investing cash outflows were more than offset by the receipt of proceeds from the sales of CGT and SCI.moved.

Cash flows from financing activities in 20162017 included normal dividend payments which were more than offset by increasesand reductions in long-term debt and commercial paper balances. SimilarIn 2016, financing activities included normal dividend payments and increases in 2015 were offset by the use of the proceeds from the sales of CGT and SCI to reduce SCANA's long term debt and reduce Consolidated SCE&G's short term debt levels.commercial paper balances.


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On November 1, 2016, Consolidated SCE&G paid at maturity $100 million related to a nuclear fuel financing which had an imputed interest rate of 0.78%.

In June 2016, SCE&G issued $425 million of 4.1% first mortgage bonds due June 15, 2046. In addition, SCE&G issued $75 million of 4.5% first mortgage bonds due June 1, 2064, which constituted a reopening of $300 million of 4.5% first mortgage bonds issued in May 2014. Proceeds from these sales were used to repay short-term debt primarily incurred as a result of SCE&G’s construction program, to finance capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.

In June 2016, PSNC issued $100 million of 4.13% senior notes due June 22, 2046. Proceeds from this sale were used to repay short-term debt, to finance capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.

SCE&G's current preliminary estimates of its capital expenditures for new nuclear construction (including transmission) for 2016 through 2018, which are subject to continuing review and adjustment, are $952 million in 2016, $1,335 million in 2017, and $968 million in 2018.

For additional information, see Note 4 to the combined notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
OTHER MATTERS
 
For information related to environmental matters, nuclear generation, and claims and litigation, see Note 9 of the combined notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Uncertain income tax positions

During 2013 and 2014, SCANA amended certain of its income tax returns to claim tax-defined research and experimentation deductions (under IRC Section 174) and credits (under IRC Section 41) and to reflect related impacts on other items such as domestic production activities deductions (under IRC Section 199). SCANA also made similar claims in filing its original 2013 and 2014 returns in 2014 and 2015, respectively. In September 2016, SCANA claimed significant research and experimentation deductions and credits (offset by reductions in its domestic production activities deductions), For information related to the ongoing designCompany's and construction activities of the New Units, in its 2015Consolidated SCE&G's unrecognized tax returns. These claims followed the issuance of final IRS regulations in 2014 regarding expenditures related to the design and construction of pilot models.  See alsobenefits, see Note 5 to the combined notes toof the condensed consolidated financial statements.

These income tax deductions and credits are considered to be uncertain tax positions, and under relevant accounting guidance, estimates of the amounts of related tax benefits which may not be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities are required to be recorded as unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements.  As of September 30, 2016, such estimated unrecognized benefits totaled $276 million ($254 million, net of the impact of the state deduction on the federal return).  The estimates of unrecognized tax benefits were computed with consideration as to whether the claims are (or are not) more likely than not to be sustained and with consideration of analyses of cumulative probabilities regarding potential outcomes.  Such estimates involve significant management judgment and varying levels of precision.  Changes in such estimates are required to be recorded as circumstances change and additional information regarding the claims and potential outcomes becomes available.  Such changes in estimates could be significant.

However, as these uncertain tax positions primarily involve the timing of recognition of tax deductions rather than permanent tax attributes, the estimates regarding their recognition do not significantly impact the Company's effective tax rate.  Further, the permanent attributes (net), as well as most of the interest accruals required to be recorded with respect to the unrecognized tax benefits, have been deferred within regulatory assets.  As such, the impacts of these significant accounting estimates, and changes therein, are primarily reflected on the balance sheet rather than in results of operations.

Upon resolution of the uncertainties, SCANA will be required to pay any tax benefits claimed which are ultimately disallowed, along with interest on those amounts.  In certain circumstances, which the Company considers to be remote, penalties for underpayment of income taxes could also be assessed.


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SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
AS COMPARED TO THE CORRESPONDING PERIODS IN 2015

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations appearing in SCE&G’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. 
Net Income
Net income for Consolidated SCE&G was as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Net income $204.0
 21.9% $167.4
 $432.9
 7.0% $404.6

Third Quarter and Year to Date

Net income increased primarily due to higher electric and gas distribution margins, partially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses, higher depreciation expense, higher property taxes and higher interest cost, as further described below.

Dividends Declared
Consolidated SCE&G’s Boards of Directors declared the following dividends on common stock (all of which was held by SCANA) during 2016:
Declaration DateAmountQuarter EndedPayment Date
February 18, 2016$74.2 millionMarch 31, 2016April 1, 2016
April 28, 2016$75.2 millionJune 30, 2016July 1, 2016
July 28, 2016$76.1 millionSeptember 30, 2016October 1, 2016
October 27, 2016$79.1 millionDecember 31, 2016January 1, 2017
Electric Operations

Electric Operations is comprised of the electric operations of SCE&G, GENCO and Fuel Company.  Electric operations operating income (including transactions with affiliates) was as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Operating revenues $818.4
 10.1 % $743.6
 $2,038.5
 1.3 % $2,012.7
Less: Fuel used in electric generation 176.4
 (5.5)% 186.7
 442.9
 (15.6)% 524.8
          Purchased power 21.0
 50.0 % 14.0
 49.6
 29.5 % 38.3
Margin 621.0
 14.4 % 542.9
 1,546.0
 6.7 % 1,449.6
Other operation and maintenance 133.6
 3.2 % 129.4
 400.1
 6.2 % 376.6
Depreciation and amortization 68.8
 30.8 % 52.6
 204.7
 2.5 % 199.8
Other taxes 54.9
 14.1 % 48.1
 157.5
 8.7 % 144.9
Operating Income $363.7
 16.3 % $312.8
 $783.7
 7.6 % $728.3

Electric operations can be significantly impacted by the effects of weather. SCE&G estimates the effects on its electric business of actual temperatures in its service territory as compared to historical averages to develop an estimate of electric margin revenue attributable to the effects of abnormal weather. Third quarter weather in SCE&G’s electric service territory was warmer than normal in both 2016 and 2015; however, the third quarter of 2016 was warmer than the third quarter of 2015. In

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addition, year-to-date results reflect milder than normal weather in the first quarter of 2016 but colder than normal weather in the first quarter of 2015 and warmer than normal second quarter weather in both 2016 and 2015.

Third Quarter

Margin increased due to base rate increases under the BLRA of $19.0 million, the effects of warmer weather of $33.6 million, residential and commercial customer growth of $6.3 million, higher industrial margin of $3.8 million and higher collections under SCE&G’s rate rider for pension costs of $5.6 million. The higher pension rider collections had no effect on net income as they were fully offset by the recognition, within other operation and maintenance expenses, of higher pension costs. Margin also increased due to a downward revenue adjustment in 2015, pursuant to an order from the SCPSC, to apply $14.5 million as an offset to fuel cost recovery upon the adoption of new (lower) electric depreciation rates. This adjustment had no effect on net income in 2015 as it was fully offset by the recognition of $14.5 million of lower depreciation expense. These margin increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use of $3.0 million.
Other operation and maintenance expenses increased due to higher labor costs of $5.2 million, primarily due to increased pension cost associated with the higher pension rider collections and higher incentive compensation costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $14.5 million due to the effects of the implementation of SCPSC-approved revised (lower) depreciation rates in the third quarter of 2015 and by net plant additions.
Other taxes increased primarily due to higher property taxes associated with net plant additions.

Year to Date

Margin increased due to base rate increases under the BLRA of $50.1 million, the effects of weather of $10.0 million, residential and commercial customer growth of $17.3 million, higher industrial margin of $3.2 million and higher collections under SCE&G’s rate rider for pension costs of $9.3 million. The higher pension rider collections had no effect on net income as they were fully offset by the recognition, within other operation and maintenance expenses, of higher pension costs. Margin also increased due to downward revenue adjustments in 2015, pursuant to orders from the SCPSC, to apply $14.5 million as an offset to fuel cost recovery upon the adoption of new (lower) electric depreciation rates and by $5.2 million related to SCE&G’s DSM Programs. These adjustments had no effect on net income in 2015 as they were fully offset by the recognition of $14.5 million of lower depreciation expense and by the recognition, within other income, of $5.2 million of gains realized upon the adoption of certain interest rate contracts. These margin increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use of $11.0 million.
Other operation and maintenance expenses increased due to higher labor costs of $19.1 million, primarily due to increased pension cost associated with the higher pension rider collections and higher incentive compensation costs, and the amortization of $1.7 million of DSM Programs cost.
Depreciation and amortization increased primarily due to net plant additions.
Other taxes increased primarily due to higher property taxes associated with net plant additions.

Sales volumes (in GWh) related to the electric operations margin above, by class, were as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Classification 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Residential 2,648
 9.2% 2,426
 6,450
 0.4 % 6,425
Commercial 2,259
 5.4% 2,143
 5,861
 1.9 % 5,754
Industrial 1,676
 1.0% 1,660
 4,760
 0.7 % 4,726
Other 171
 3.6% 165
 462
 0.9 % 458
Total Retail Sales 6,754
 5.6% 6,394
 17,533
 1.0 % 17,363
Wholesale 276
 3.8% 266
 725
 (3.2)% 749
Total Sales 7,030
 5.6% 6,660
 18,258
 0.8 % 18,112

Third Quarter

Retail sales volumes increased primarily due to the effects of warmer weather and customer growth. These increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use. Wholesale sales volumes also increased due to the effects of warmer weather.


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Year to Date

Retail sales volumes increased primarily due to the effects of weather and customer growth. These increases were partially offset by lower residential and commercial average use.
Gas Distribution
Gas Distribution is comprised of the local distribution operations of SCE&G.  Gas distribution operating income (including transactions with affiliates) was as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Operating revenues $64.0
 2.1 % $62.7
 $253.2
 (7.9)% $274.8
Less: Gas purchased for resale 36.5
 (0.5)% 36.7
 126.0
 (16.4)% 150.8
Margin 27.5
 5.8 % 26.0
 127.2
 2.6 % 124.0
Other operation and maintenance 18.4
 (0.5)% 18.5
 54.1
 5.9 % 51.1
Depreciation and amortization 6.8
 1.5 % 6.7
 20.3
 1.5 % 20.0
Other taxes 7.0
 14.8 % 6.1
 20.3
 9.7 % 18.5
Operating Income (Loss) $(4.7) (11.3)% $(5.3) $32.5
 (5.5)% $34.4

The effect of abnormal weather conditions on gas distribution margin is mitigated by the WNA, as further described in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements in SCE&G's Form 10-K for December 31, 2015. The WNA affects margins but not sales volumes.

Third Quarter and Year to Date

Margin increased primarily due to customer growth.
Other operation and maintenance expenses increased due to higher labor costs of $1.4 million for the year, primarily due to higher incentive compensation costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased due to net plant additions, partially offset by the implementation of SCPSC-approved revised (lower) depreciation rates.
Other taxes increased due to net plant additions.

Sales volumes (in MMBTU) related to gas distribution margin by class, including transportation, were as follows: 
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Classification (in thousands) 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Residential 696
 0.1 % 695
 8,473
 (9.1)% 9,320
Commercial 2,295
 (0.3)% 2,302
 9,361
 (1.6)% 9,513
Industrial 4,141
 (7.3)% 4,468
 12,762
 (4.3)% 13,336
Transportation 1,252
 10.0 % 1,138
 3,747
 7.5 % 3,486
Total 8,384
 (2.5)% 8,603
 34,343
 (3.7)% 35,655

Third Quarter

Industrial interruptible volumes decreased due to decreased demand from manufacturing customers. Transportation volumes increased due to customers shifting from system supply to transportation only service. 

Year to Date

Residential and commercial firm sales volumes decreased primarily due to the effects of milder winter weather partially offset by customer growth. Industrial interruptible sales volumes decreased due to decreased demand from manufacturing customers.  Transportation volumes increased primarily due to customers shifting from system supply to transportation only service. 


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Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) includes the results of certain incidental non-utility activities and AFC. AFC is a utility accounting practice whereby a portion of the cost of both equity and borrowed funds used to finance construction (which is shown on the balance sheet as construction work in progress) is capitalized. Consolidated SCE&G includes an equity portion of AFC in nonoperating income and a debt portion of AFC in interest charges (credits) as noncash items, both of which have the effect of increasing reported net income. Components of other income and expense and AFC were as follows:
  Third Quarter Year to Date
Millions of dollars 2016 Change 2015 2016 Change 2015
Other income $7.3
 17.7 % $6.2
 $19.6
 (18.3)% $24.0
Other expense (4.6) (31.3)% (6.7) (18.8) (10.0)% (20.9)
AFC - equity funds 6.4
 (13.5)% 7.4
 18.7
 1.6 % 18.4

Third Quarter

Other income increased primarily due to higher SCPSC-approved carrying costs on certain deferred amounts. AFC decreased due to lower AFC rates.

Year to Date

Other income decreased primarily due to lower gains on the sale of land of $3.2 million and the recognition in 2015 of $5.2 million of gains realized upon the settlement of certain interest rate contracts previously recorded as regulatory liabilities pursuant to SCPSC orders previously discussed. Such gain recognition was fully offset by downward adjustments to revenues reflected within electric margin and had no effect on net income (see electric margin discussion). Decreases in other income were partially offset by higher SCPSC-approved carrying costs on certain deferred amounts. AFC increased due to construction activity, partially offset by lower AFC rates.

Interest Expense
Interest charges increased primarily due to increased borrowings.

Income Taxes
Income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were higher than the same periods in 2015 primarily due to higher income before taxes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Consolidated SCE&G anticipates that its cash obligations will be met through internally-generated funds and additional short- and long-term borrowings.  Consolidated SCE&G expects that, barring a future impairment of the capital markets, it has or can obtain adequate sources of financing to meet its projected cash requirements for the foreseeable future, including the cash requirements for nuclear construction and refinancing maturing long-term debt.  Consolidated SCE&G’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the nine and 12 months ended September 30, 2016 was 3.94 and 3.62, respectively.

Consolidated SCE&G is obligated with respect to an aggregate of $67.8 million of industrial revenue bonds which are secured by letters of credit issued by TD Bank N.A. These letters of credit expire, subject to renewal, in the fourth quarter of 2019.

At September 30, 2016, Consolidated SCE&G had net available liquidity of approximately $714.0 million, comprised of cash on hand and available amounts under lines of credit. The credit agreements total an aggregate of $1.4 billion, of which $200 million is scheduled to expire in December 2018 and the remainder is scheduled to expire in December 2020. Consolidated SCE&G regularly monitors the commercial paper and short-term credit markets to optimize the timing of repayment of outstanding balances on its draws, if any, from the credit facilities. Consolidated SCE&G’s long term debt portfolio has a weighted average maturity of approximately 24 years at a weighted average effective interest rate of 5.8%. All of the long-term debt bears fixed interest rates or is swapped to fixed. To further preserve liquidity, Consolidated SCE&G rigorously reviews its projected capital expenditures and operating costs and adjusts them where possible without impacting safety, reliability, and core customer service.

In October 2016, SCE&G's authority from FERC to issue short-term indebtedness and to assume liabilities as a guarantor (pursuant to Section 204 of the Federal Power Act) was renewed. SCE&G may issue, with maturity dates of one year or less, unsecured promissory notes, commercial paper and direct loans in amounts not to exceed $1.6 billion outstanding and may enter into guaranty agreements in favor of lenders, banks, and dealers in commercial paper in amounts not to exceed $600 million. Likewise, GENCO's authority from FERC to issue indebtedness with maturity dates of one year or less not to exceed $200 million outstanding was renewed in October 2016. The authority described herein will expire in October 2018.

Cash provided from operating activities decreased primarily due to tax payments in 2016. Tax payments in 2015 were impacted by Congress' extension of bonus depreciation provisions late in 2014.

Cash flows from investing activities in 2016 and 2015 were related to capital expenditures and funding of collateral deposit requirements with respect to interest rate swaps.

Cash flows from financing activities in 2016 and 2015 included normal dividend payments which were more than offset by increases in long-term debt and equity contributions from SCANA.

On November 1, 2016, Consolidated SCE&G paid at maturity $100 million related to a nuclear fuel financing which had an imputed interest rate of 0.78%.

In June 2016, SCE&G issued $425 million of 4.1% first mortgage bonds due June 15, 2046. In addition, SCE&G issued $75 million of 4.5% first mortgage bonds due June 1, 2064, which constituted a reopening of $300 million of 4.5% first mortgage bonds issued in May 2014. Proceeds from these sales were used to repay short-term debt primarily incurred as a result of SCE&G’s construction program, to finance capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.

SCE&G's current preliminary estimates of its capital expenditures for new nuclear construction (including transmission) for 2016 through 2018, which are subject to continuing review and adjustment, are $952 million in 2016, $1,335 million in 2017, and $968 million in 2018.

For additional information, see Note 4 to the combined notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
OTHER MATTERS
For information related to environmental matters, nuclear generation, and claims and litigation, see Note 9 of the combined notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Uncertain income tax positions

Consolidated SCE&G is included in the consolidated federal income tax returns of SCANA. During 2013 and 2014, SCANA amended certain of its income tax returns to claim tax-defined research and experimentation deductions (under IRC Section 174) and credits (under IRC Section 41) and to reflect related impacts on other items such as domestic production activities deductions (under IRC Section 199). SCANA also made similar claims in filing its original 2013 and 2014 returns in 2014 and 2015, respectively. In September 2016, SCANA claimed significant research and experimentation deductions and credits (offset by reductions in its domestic production activities deductions), related to the ongoing design and construction activities of the New Units, in its 2015 tax returns. These claims followed the issuance of final IRS regulations in 2014 regarding expenditures related to the design and construction of pilot models.  See also Note 5 to the combined notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

These income tax deductions and credits are considered to be uncertain tax positions, and under relevant accounting guidance, estimates of the amounts of related tax benefits which may not be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities are required to be recorded as unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements.  As of September 30, 2016, such estimated unrecognized benefits totaled $276 million ($254 million, net of the impact of the state deduction on the federal return).  The estimates of unrecognized tax benefits were computed with consideration as to whether the claims are (or are not) more likely than not to be sustained and with consideration of analyses of cumulative probabilities regarding potential outcomes.  Such estimates involve significant management judgment and varying levels of precision.  Changes in such estimates are required to be recorded as circumstances change and additional information regarding the claims and potential outcomes becomes available.  Such changes in estimates could be significant.


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However, as these uncertain tax positions primarily involve the timing of recognition of tax deductions rather than permanent tax attributes, the estimates regarding their recognition do not significantly impact Consolidated SCE&G's effective tax rate.  Further, the permanent attributes (net), as well as most of the interest accruals required to be recorded with respect to the unrecognized tax benefits, have been deferred within regulatory assets.  As such, the impacts of these significant accounting estimates, and changes therein, are primarily reflected on the balance sheet rather than in results of operations.

Upon resolution of the uncertainties, SCANA will be required to pay any tax benefits claimed which are ultimately disallowed, along with interest on those amounts.  In certain circumstances, which Consolidated SCE&G considers to be remote, penalties for underpayment of income taxes could also be assessed.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

SCANA:
 
Interest Rate Risk - Interest rates on all outstanding long-term debt are fixed either through the issuance of fixed rate debt or through the use of interest rate derivatives. The Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect exposures on existing indebtedness in the near future.

For further discussion of changes in long-term debt and interest rate derivatives, including changes in the Company's market risk exposures relative to interest rate risk, see ITEMthe Liquidity and Capital Resources section in Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESManagement's Discussion and alsoAnalysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Notes 2, 4, 6 and 7 of the combined notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Commodity price risk - The Company uses derivative instruments to hedge forward purchases and sales of natural gas, which create market risks of different types. See Note 6 and 7 of the combined notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. The following tables provide information about the Company’s financial instruments, which are limited to financial positions of SCANA Energy and PSNC Energy, that are sensitive to changes in natural gas prices.  Weighted average settlement prices are per 10,000 MMBTU. Fair value represents quoted market prices for these or similar instruments.
Expected Maturity 2016 2017 2018 2019
Futures - Long        
Settlement Price (a) 3.04
 3.19
 3.21
  
Contract Amount (b) 14.8
 37.0
 2.7
  
Fair Value (b) 16.1
 38.7
 2.8
  
         
Futures - Short        
Settlement Price (a) 3.02
 3.20
    
Contract Amount (b) 0.7
 0.9
    
Fair Value (b) 0.8
 1.0
    
         
Options - Purchased Call (Long)        
Strike Price (a) 1.99
 2.00
    
Contract Amount (b) 9.2
 16.5
    
Fair Value (b) 0.8
 1.9
    
         
Swaps - Commodity        
Pay fixed/receive variable (b) 7.0
 13.2
 6.4
 0.6
Average pay rate (a) 3.2627
 3.4200
 3.4975
 2.8892
Average received rate (a) 3.0194
 3.1322
 2.9522
 2.9713
Fair value (b) 6.5
 12.1
 5.4
 0.6
Pay variable/receive fixed (b) 8.0
 19.2
 5.6
 0.4
Average pay rate (a) 3.0210
 3.1314
 2.9926
 3.0088
Average received rate (a) 3.1548
 3.2783
 3.4991
 2.8941
Fair value (b) 8.4
 20.1
 6.5
 0.4
         
Swaps - Basis  
  
  
  
Pay variable/receive variable (b) 0.9
 1.3
 0.7
 0.3
Average pay rate (a) 3.0336
 3.1998
 3.0375
 3.0999
Average received rate (a) 2.9804
 3.1443
 2.9943
 3.0299
Fair value (b) 0.9
 1.3
 0.7
 0.3
   
  
  
  
(a) Weighted average, in dollars         
(b) Millions of dollars  
  
  
  

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Expected Maturity 2017 2018 2019 
Futures - Long       
Settlement Price (a) 3.22
 3.19
 3.08
 
Contract Amount (b) 42.0
 18.8
 0.9
 
Fair Value (b) 43.4
 19.1
 0.9
 
        
Futures - Short       
Settlement Price (a) 3.41
 3.28
   
Contract Amount (b) 20.7
 8.0
   
Fair Value (b) 20.2
 8.0
   
        
Options - Purchased Call (Long)       
Strike Price (a) 2.42
 2.17
   
Contract Amount (b) 13.5
 10.7
   
Fair Value (b) 1.0
 0.8
   
        
Swaps - Commodity       
Pay fixed/receive variable (b) 14.2
 13.8
 1.2
 
Average pay rate (a) 3.3853
 3.3494
 2.9931
 
Average received rate (a) 3.3493
 3.2393
 3.0645
 
Fair value (b) 14.0
 13.4
 1.3
 
        
Pay variable/receive fixed (b) 18.5
 12.7
 1.6
 
Average pay rate (a) 3.3240
 3.0982
 3.0998
 
Average received rate (a) 3.2232
 3.3082
 2.9830
 
Fair value (b) 18.0
 13.6
 1.5
 
        
Swaps - Basis  
  
  
 
Pay variable/receive variable (b) 23.0
 8.5
 0.3
 
Average pay rate (a) 3.2609
 3.4217
 3.1486
 
Average received rate (a) 3.2367
 3.3956
 3.0586
 
Fair value (b) 22.8
 8.4
 0.3
 
   
  
  
 
(a) Weighted average, in dollars        
(b) Millions of dollars  
  
  
 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
As of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017, the Registrants have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the CEO and CFO, (a) the effectiveness of the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures and (b) any change in internal control over financial reporting.  Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that, as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017, these disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There has been no change in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect internal control over financial reporting for either of the Registrants.




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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On March 29, 2017, WEC and WECTEC, the two members of the Consortium, and certain of their affiliates filed petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code with the Bankruptcy Court, citing a liquidity crisis arising from project contract losses attributable to the New Units and the Vogtle Units as a material factor that caused them to seek protection under the bankruptcy laws. For additional information, see the New Nuclear Construction section of Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements under the subheading Payment and Performance Obligations, Contractor Bankruptcy Proceedings and Related Uncertainties.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risk factors from the Registrants' combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, have been updated and are restated below in their entirety.

The risk factors that follow relate in each case to the Company, and where indicated the risk factors also relate to Consolidated SCE&G.

The costs of large capital projects, such as the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s construction for electric generation and environmental compliance are significant, and these projects are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may adversely affect the cost, timing and completion of these projects, many of which have been experienced during the construction of the New Units.

The Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s businesses are capital intensive and require significant investments in electric generation and in other internal infrastructure projects, including projects for environmental compliance. Achieving the intended benefits of any large construction project is subject to many uncertainties. For instance, the ability to adhere to established budgets and construction schedules may be affected by many variables, such as the regulatory, legal, training and construction processes associated with securing approvals, permits and licenses and necessary amendments to them within projected timeframes, the availability of labor and materials at estimated costs, the availability and cost of financing, and weather. There also may be contractor or supplier performance issues or adverse changes in their creditworthiness and/or financial stability, unforeseen difficulties meeting critical regulatory requirements, contract disputes and litigation, and changes in key contractors or subcontractors. There may be unforeseen engineering problems or unanticipated changes in project design or scope. Our ability to complete construction projects (including new baseload generation) as well as our ability to maintain current operations at reasonable cost could be affected by the availability of key components or commodities, increases in the price of or the unavailability of labor, commodities or other materials, increases in lead times for components, adverse changes in applicable laws and regulations, new or enhanced environmental or regulatory requirements, supply chain failures (whether resulting from the foregoing or other factors), and disruptions in the transportation of components, commodities and fuels. To the extent that in connection with the construction of a project delays occur, costs become unrecoverable, or we otherwise become unable to effectively manage and complete the project, our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, as well as our qualifications for applicable governmental programs, benefits and tax credits may be adversely affected.

SCE&G and Santee Cooper have agreed to jointly own, contract the design and construction of, and operate the New Units at Summer Station, in pursuit of which they have committed and are continuing to commit significant resources. In addition, construction of significant new transmission infrastructure is necessary to support the New Units and is under way as an integral part of the project. Various difficulties have been encountered in connection with the project. The ability of the construction team to adhere to established budgets and construction schedules has been affected by many variables, including unanticipated difficulties encountered in connection with project engineering and the construction of project components, constrained financial resources of the contractors, regulatory, legal, training and construction processes associated with securing approvals, permits and licenses and necessary amendments to them within projected timeframes, the availability of labor and materials at estimated costs, the efficiency of project labor and weather. There have also been contractor and supplier performance issues, difficulties in timely meeting critical regulatory requirements, contract disputes, and changes in key contractors or subcontractors. No assurance can be given that these and other construction-related difficulties will not continue to be experienced as construction progresses. Jointly-owned projects, such as the current construction of the New Units, are also subject to risks such as (1) one or more of the joint owners becoming either unable or unwilling to continue to fund project financial commitments, (2) new joint owners being sought but not being secured at equivalent financial terms, or (3) disagreement among joint owners or changes in the joint ownership make-up which further increase project costs, further delay the completion of the project or result in the termination of all or a portion of the project.


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The recent bankruptcy filing of members of the Consortium has created heightened risks and substantial uncertainties with respect to the cost, timing, construction and/or completion of the New Units.

On March 29, 2017, WEC and WECTEC, the two members of the Consortium, and certain of their affiliates, filed petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Consortium are presently the primary contractors for the construction and engineering of and procurement for the New Units and the Vogtle Units. The contracts for the New Units and the Vogtle Units provide for the construction of the New Units and the Vogtle Units by the Consortium on a fixed-cost basis (with certain exceptions) and for damages to be payable by the Consortium in the event the projects are not substantially completed by required dates. In documents filed in the Bankruptcy Court, the Consortium cited a liquidity crisis arising from project contract losses attributable to the New Units and the Vogtle Units as a material factor that caused it to seek protection under the bankruptcy laws.

Toshiba, the ultimate parent company of the Consortium and a guarantor of the Consortium’s payment obligations under the EPC Contract, following several announcements and media reports, announced in April of 2017 that it had recorded an impairment charge of approximately $6.2 billion relating to its nuclear power systems business, leaving Toshiba with a negative shareholders’ equity. Toshiba also disclosed that, although these conditions and events raise substantial doubt, it believed that its responses to such conditions, including the sale of a portion of its computer memory business as then anticipated by Toshiba, would enable it to continue to operate as a going concern. Additionally, Toshiba indicated that it intends to significantly alter its risk management oversight of its nuclear business, and in its filings with the Bankruptcy Court, the Consortium stated that it intends to discontinue its role in the construction of nuclear plants. However, there can be no assurance that such sales or other actions will be successful. As such, there can be no assurance that Toshiba will fulfill its payment guaranty obligations under the EPC Contract.

Pursuant to the Interim Assessment Agreement entered into by SCE&G, Santee Cooper, WEC and WECTEC in anticipation of the bankruptcy filing, SCE&G and Santee Cooper are evaluating the various elements of the project, including forecasted costs and completion dates, construction is continuing and SCE&G and Santee Cooper are continuing to make progress payments while work continues. The Interim Assessment Agreement had an initial term of 30 days and has been amended to extend its term through June 26, 2017, but it may also be terminated earlier by SCE&G or Santee Cooper. Any decision to extend the Interim Assessment Agreement may be impacted by the willingness of the other parties thereto. Termination of the Interim Assessment Agreement prior to such time that SCE&G and Santee Cooper have completed a full evaluation may adversely impact the continuation of construction of the project.

If as a result of the bankruptcy process we lose the benefit of the current fixed-price terms provided for by the EPC Contract, part or all of the cost overruns expected to be incurred by the Consortium will become the responsibility of SCE&G and Santee Cooper. These cost increases may or may not be recoverable from the Consortium or from Toshiba under its payment guaranty, or may materially exceed the amount of the Consortium's payment obligations guaranteed by Toshiba, which in general are limited to 25 percent of the payments made to the Consortium at the time of its breach under the EPC Contract. The ability of SCE&G to recover any increased costs through rates will be subject to review and approval by the SCPSC, and such costs may or may not qualify for recovery under the BLRA. If as part of the bankruptcy process the EPC Contract is rejected, then SCE&G and Santee Cooper will need to engage replacement contractors and/or assume the responsibilities of the contractor under the EPC Contract in order to complete the New Units. SCE&G and Santee Cooper could also decide to abandon the construction of one or both of the New Units.

The Consortium has agreed not to reject the EPC Contract prior to the date of termination of the Interim Assessment Agreement; however, after the end of the term of the Interim Assessment Agreement, it is likely that the EPC Contract will be rejected. If the EPC Contract is rejected during the bankruptcy process, it is unlikely that SCE&G and Santee Cooper will be able to negotiate replacement contracts on similar terms with some or all of the members of the Consortium, and there can be no assurance that some or all of the members of the Consortium will have roles in connection with the design, engineering or construction of the New Units. Additionally, there can be no assurance that any such replacement contracts will provide protection against future construction cost increases through a negotiated fixed price or that they will not assign some or all of the risks for escalating costs onto the owners. There also can be no assurance that SCE&G and Santee Cooper will be able to complete the construction of the New Units without significant delay or additional costs, should SCE&G and Santee Cooper decide to move forward with the project. Such delays could result in the loss of qualification for production tax credits. Further, while the BLRA also provides that, in the event of abandonment prior to plant completion, construction work in progress costs incurred, including AFC, and a return on those costs may be recoverable through rates, so long as SCE&G demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that its decision to abandon the New Unit(s) was prudent, there can be no assurance that any such costs would be recoverable through rates.


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The Consortium’s bankruptcy filing could have a material impact on the construction of the New Units and could have a material impact on SCANA's and SCE&G’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time. A discussion of certain of these matters can be found under New Nuclear Construction in Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements and other risk factors below.

A downgrade in the credit rating of SCANA or any of SCANA’s subsidiaries, including SCE&G, could negatively affect our ability to access capital and to operate our businesses, thereby adversely affecting results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Various rating agencies currently rate SCANA’s long-term senior unsecured debt, SCE&G’s long-term senior secured debt, and the long-term senior unsecured debt of PSNC Energy as investment grade. In addition, rating agencies maintain ratings on the short-term debt of SCANA, SCE&G, Fuel Company (which ratings are based upon the guarantee of SCE&G) and PSNC Energy. Rating agencies consider qualitative and quantitative factors when assessing SCANA and its rated operating companies’ credit ratings, including regulatory environment, capital structure and the ability to meet liquidity requirements. Changes in the regulatory environment or deterioration of our rated companies’ commonly monitored financial credit metrics and additional adverse developments with respect to the construction of the New Units could negatively affect their debt ratings. While SCANA and SCE&G’s credit ratings are currently considered investment grade, during the first quarter of 2017, the agencies placed such ratings on negative outlook or watch status due to adverse developments relating to the construction of the New Units. If these rating agencies were to further lower any of these ratings, particularly to below investment grade for long-term debt instruments, borrowing costs on new issuances would increase, which could adversely impact financial results or limit or eliminate refinancing opportunities, and the potential pool of investors and funding sources could decrease.

Commodity price changes, delays in delivery of commodities, commodity availability and other factors may affect the operating cost, capital expenditures and competitive positions of the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s energy businesses, thereby adversely impacting results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Our energy businesses are sensitive to changes in coal, natural gas, uranium and other commodity prices (as well as their transportation costs), availability and deliverability. Any such changes could affect the prices these businesses charge, their operating costs, and the competitive position of their products and services. Consolidated SCE&G is permitted to recover the prudently incurred cost of purchased power and fuel (including transportation) used in electric generation through retail customers’ bills, but purchased power and fuel cost increases affect electric prices and therefore the competitive position of electricity against other energy sources. In addition, when natural gas prices are low enough relative to coal to result in the dispatch of gas-fired electric generation ahead of coal-fired electric generation, higher inventories of coal, with related increased carrying costs, may result. This may adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

In the case of regulated natural gas operations, costs prudently incurred for purchased gas and pipeline capacity may be recovered through retail customers’ bills. However, in both our regulated and deregulated natural gas markets, increases in gas costs affect total retail prices and therefore the competitive position of gas relative to electricity and other forms of energy. Accordingly, customers able to do so may switch to alternate forms of energy and reduce their usage of gas from the Company and Consolidated SCE&G. Customers on a volumetric rate structure unable to switch to alternate fuels or suppliers may reduce their usage of gas from the Company and Consolidated SCE&G. A regulatory mechanism applies to residential and commercial customers at PSNC Energy to mitigate the earnings impact of an increase or decrease in gas usage.

Certain construction-related commodities, such as copper and aluminum used in our transmission and distribution lines and in our electrical equipment, and steel, concrete and rare earth elements, have experienced significant price fluctuations due to changes in worldwide demand. To operate our air emissions control equipment, we use significant quantities of ammonia, limestone and lime. With EPA-mandated industry-wide compliance requirements for air emissions controls, increased demand for these reagents, combined with the increased demand for low sulfur coal, may result in higher costs for coal and reagents used for compliance purposes.

The use of derivative instruments could result in financial losses and liquidity constraints. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G do not fully hedge against financial market risks or price changes in commodities. This could result in increased costs, thereby resulting in lower margins and adversely affecting results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G use derivative instruments, including futures, forwards, options and swaps, to manage our financial market risks. The Company also uses such derivative instruments to manage certain commodity (i.e., natural gas) market risk. We could be required to provide cash collateral or recognize financial losses on these contracts as a result of volatility in the market values of the underlying commodities and financial contracts or if a counterparty fails to perform under a contract.

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The Company strives to manage commodity price exposure by establishing risk limits and utilizing various financial instruments (exchange traded and over-the-counter instruments) to hedge physical obligations and reduce price volatility. We do not hedge the entire exposure of our operations from commodity price volatility. To the extent we do not hedge against commodity price volatility or our hedges are not effective, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition may be adversely impacted.

Changing and complex laws and regulations to which the Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject could adversely affect revenues, increase costs, or curtail activities, thereby adversely impacting results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G operate under the regulatory authority of the United States government and its various regulatory agencies, including the FERC, NRC, SEC, IRS, EPA, the Department of Homeland Security, CFTC and PHMSA. In addition, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to regulation by the state governments of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia via regulatory agencies, state environmental agencies, and state employment commissions. Accordingly, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G must comply with extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations. Such governmental oversight and regulation broadly and materially affect the operation of our businesses. In addition to many other aspects of our businesses, these requirements impact the services mandated or offered to our customers, and the licensing, siting, construction and operation of facilities. They affect our management of safety, the reliability of our electric and natural gas systems, the physical and cyber security of key assets, customer conservation through DSM Programs, information security, the issuance of securities and borrowing of money, financial reporting, interactions among affiliates, the payment of dividends and employment programs and practices. Changes to governmental regulations are continual and potentially costly to effect compliance. Non-compliance with these requirements by third parties, such as our contractors, vendors and agents, may subject the Company and Consolidated SCE&G to operational risks and to liability. We cannot predict the future course of changes in this regulatory environment or the ultimate effect that this changing regulatory environment will have on the Company’s or Consolidated SCE&G’s businesses. Non-compliance with these laws and regulations could result in fines, litigation, loss of licenses or permits, mandated capital expenditures and other adverse business outcomes, as well as reputational damage, which could adversely affect the cash flows, results of operations, and financial condition of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G.

Furthermore, changes in or uncertainty in monetary, fiscal, economic, trade, or regulatory policies of the Federal government may adversely affect the debt and equity markets and the economic climate for the nation, region or particular industries, such as ours or those of our customers. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G could be adversely impacted by changes in tax policy, such as the loss of production tax credits related to the construction of the New Units.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to extensive rate regulation which could adversely affect operations. Large capital projects (including the construction of the New Units as previously described), results of DSM Programs, results of DER programs, and/or increases in operating costs may lead to requests for regulatory relief, such as rate increases, which may be denied, in whole or part, by rate regulators. Rate increases may also result in reductions in customer usage of electricity or gas, legislative action and lawsuits. Additionally, in 2017, legislation which would amend the current BLRA was proposed in the S.C. House of Representatives.  In the event this bill were to become law, as proposed, its provisions would not adversely impact SCE&G’s rate recovery with respect to the New Units.  However, there can be no assurance that other legislation which might curtail the BLRA in a manner which would adversely impact SCE&G’s rate recovery with respect to the New Units will not be proposed and passed.

SCE&G’s electric operations in South Carolina and the Company’s gas distribution operations in South Carolina and North Carolina are regulated by state utilities commissions. In addition, the ability of SCE&G to recover the cost of construction of the New Units by SCE&G is subject to rate regulation by the SCPSC. Consolidated SCE&G’s generating facilities are subject to extensive regulation and oversight from the NRC and SCPSC. SCE&G's electric transmission system is subject to extensive regulations and oversight from the SCPSC, NERC and FERC. Implementing and maintaining compliance with the NERC's mandatory reliability standards, enforced by FERC, for bulk electric systems could result in higher operating costs and capital expenditures. Non-compliance with these standards could subject SCE&G to substantial monetary penalties. Our gas marketing operations in Georgia are subject to state regulatory oversight and, for a portion of its operations, to rate regulation. There can be no assurance that Georgia’s gas delivery regulatory framework will remain unchanged as market conditions evolve.

Furthermore, Dodd-Frank affects the use and reporting of derivative instruments. The regulations under this legislation provide for substantial additional regulation of over-the-counter and security-based derivative instruments, among other things, and require numerous rule-makings by the CFTC and the SEC to implement, many of which are still pending final action by

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those federal agencies. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have determined that they meet the end-user exception to mandatory clearing of swaps under Dodd-Frank. In addition, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G have taken steps to ensure that they are not the party required to report these transactions in real-time (the "reporting party") by transacting solely with swap dealers and major swap participants, when possible, as well as entering into reporting party agreements with counterparties who also are not swap dealers or major swap participants, which establishes that those counterparties are obligated to report the transactions in accordance with applicable Dodd-Frank regulations. While these actions minimize the reporting obligations of the Company, they do not eliminate required recordkeeping for any Dodd-Frank regulated transactions. Despite qualifying for the end-user exception to mandatory clearing and ensuring that neither the Company nor Consolidated SCE&G is the reporting party to a transaction required to be reported in real-time, we cannot predict when the final regulations will be issued or what requirements they will impose.

Although we believe that we have constructive relationships with the regulators, our ability to obtain rate treatment that will allow us to maintain reasonable rates of return is dependent upon regulatory determinations, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to implement rate adjustments when sought.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations that require significant capital expenditures, can increase our costs of operations and may impact our business plans or expose us to environmental liabilities.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to water quality and air emissions (such as reducing NOX, SO2, mercury and particulate matter). Some form of regulation is expected at the federal and state levels to impose regulatory requirements specifically directed at reducing GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. On August 3, 2015, the EPA issued a revised standard for new power plants by re-proposing NSPS under the CAA for emissions of CO2 from newly constructed fossil fuel-fired units. The final rule requires all new coal-fired power plants to meet a carbon emission rate of 1,400 pounds CO2 per MWh. No new coal-fired plants could be constructed without partial carbon capture and sequestration capabilities. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are monitoring the final rule, but do not plan to construct new coal-fired units in the foreseeable future. In addition, on August 3, 2015, the EPA issued its final rule on emission guidelines for states to follow in developing plans to address GHG emissions from existing units. The rule includes state-specific goals for reducing national CO2 emissions by 32% from 2005 levels by 2030. However, on February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court stayed the rule pending disposition of a petition of review of the rule in the Court of Appeals. Also, a number of bills have been introduced in Congress that seek to require GHG emissions reductions from fossil fuel-fired electric generation facilities, natural gas facilities and other sectors of the economy, although none has yet been enacted. In April 2012, the EPA issued the finalized MATS for power plants that requires reduced emissions from new and existing coal and oil-fired electric utility steam generating facilities. The EPA's rule for cooling water intake structures to meet the best technology available became effective in October 2014, and the EPA also issued a final rule in December 2014 regarding the handling of coal ash and other combustion by-products produced by power plant operations. Furthermore, the EPA finalized new standards under the CWA governing effluent limitation guidelines for electric generating units in September 2015.

Compliance with these environmental laws and regulations requires us to commit significant resources toward environmental monitoring, installation of pollution control equipment, emissions fees and permitting at our facilities. These expenditures have been significant in the past and are expected to continue or even increase in the future. Changes in compliance requirements or more restrictive interpretations by governmental authorities of existing requirements may impose additional costs on us (such as the clean-up of MGP sites or additional emission allowances) or require us to incur additional expenditures or curtail some of our cost savings activities (such as the recycling of fly ash and other coal combustion products for beneficial use). Compliance with any GHG emission reduction requirements, including any mandated renewable portfolio standards, also may impose significant costs on us, and the resulting price increases to our customers may lower customer consumption. Such costs of compliance with environmental regulations could negatively impact our businesses and our results of operations and financial position, especially if emissions or discharge limits are reduced or more onerous permitting requirements or additional regulatory requirements are imposed.

Renewable and/or alternative electric generation portfolio standards may be enacted at the federal or state level. In June 2014 the State of South Carolina enacted legislation known as Act 236 with the stated goal for each investor-owned utility to supply up to 2% of its 5-year average retail peak demand with renewable electric generation resources by the end of 2020. A utility, at its option, may supply an additional 1% during this period. Such renewable energy may not be readily available in our service territories and could be costly to build, finance, acquire, integrate, and/or operate. Resulting increases in the price of electricity to recover the cost of these types of generation, as approved by regulatory commissions, could result in lower usage of electricity by our customers. In addition, DER generation at customers’ facilities could result in the loss of sales to those customers. Compliance with potential future portfolio standards could significantly impact our capital expenditures and our

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results of operations and financial condition. Utility scale solar development companies are currently working in South Carolina to develop projects in SCE&G's service territory. The integration of those resources at high penetration levels may be challenging.

The compliance costs of these environmental laws and regulations are important considerations in the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's strategic planning and, as a result, significantly affect the decisions to construct, operate, and retire facilities, including generating facilities. In effecting compliance with MATS, SCE&G has retired three of its oldest and smallest coal-fired units and converted three others such that they may be gas-fired.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are vulnerable to interest rate increases, which would increase our borrowing costs, and we may not have access to capital at favorable rates, if at all. Additionally, potential disruptions in the capital and credit markets may further adversely affect the availability and cost of short-term funds for liquidity requirements and our ability to meet long-term commitments; each could in turn adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G rely on the capital markets, particularly for publicly offered debt and equity, as well as the banking and commercial paper markets, to meet our financial commitments and short-term liquidity needs if internal funds are not available from operations. Changes in interest rates affect the cost of borrowing. The Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s business plans, which include significant investments in energy generation and other internal infrastructure projects, reflect the expectation that we will have access to the capital markets on satisfactory terms to fund commitments. Moreover, the ability to maintain short-term liquidity by utilizing commercial paper programs is dependent upon maintaining satisfactory short-term debt ratings and the existence of a market for our commercial paper generally.

The Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s ability to draw on our respective bank revolving credit facilities is dependent on the ability of the banks that are parties to the facilities to meet their funding commitments and on our ability to timely renew such facilities. Those banks may not be able to meet their funding commitments to the Company or Consolidated SCE&G if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests from us and other borrowers within a short period of time. Longer-term disruptions in the capital and credit markets as a result of uncertainty, changing or increased regulation, reduced alternatives or failures of significant financial institutions could adversely affect our access to liquidity needed for our businesses. Any disruption could require the Company and Consolidated SCE&G to take measures to conserve cash until the markets stabilize or until alternative credit arrangements or other funding for our business needs can be arranged. Such measures could include deferring capital expenditures or other discretionary uses of cash. Disruptions in capital and credit markets also could result in higher interest rates on debt securities, limited or no access to the commercial paper market, increased costs associated with commercial paper borrowing or limitations on the maturities of commercial paper that can be sold (if at all), increased costs under bank credit facilities and reduced availability thereof, and increased costs for certain variable interest rate debt securities of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G.

Disruptions in the capital markets and its actual or perceived effects on particular businesses and the greater economy also adversely affect the value of the investments held within SCANA’s pension trust. A significant long-term decline in the value of these investments may require us to make or increase contributions to the trust to meet future funding requirements. In addition, a significant decline in the market value of the investments may adversely impact the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, including its shareholders’ equity.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are engaged in activities for which they have claimed, and expect to claim in the future, research and experimentation tax deductions and credits which are the subject of uncertainty and which may be considered controversial by the taxing authorities.  The outcome of those uncertainties could adversely impact cash flows and financial condition.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G have claimed significant research and experimentation tax deductions and credits related to the ongoing design and construction activities of the New Units. These claims followed the issuance of final IRS regulations in 2014 regarding such treatment with respect to expenditures related to the design and construction of pilot models.  (See also Uncertain Income Tax Positions within the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in the Registrants’ Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.)

These tax claims primarily involve the timing of recognition of tax deductions rather than permanent tax attributes. The permanent attributes (net), as well as most of the interest accruals required to be recorded with respect to them, have been deferred within regulatory assets. As such, these claims have not had, and are not expected to have in the future, significant direct effects on the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s results of operations.  Nonetheless, the claims have contributed

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significantly to the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s cash flows and are expected to continue to do so through the remainder of the New Units’ construction period.  Also, the claims have provided a significant source of capital and have lessened the level of debt and equity financing that the Company and Consolidated SCE&G have needed to raise in the financial markets.  Future claims are expected to provide similar tax benefits.

However, the claims made to date are under examination, and may be considered controversial, by the IRS.  It is expected that the IRS will also examine future claims.  To the extent that the claims are not sustained on examination or through any subsequent appeal, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G will be required to repay any cash received for tax benefit claims which are ultimately disallowed, along with interest on those amounts.  Such amounts could be significant and could adversely affect the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's cash flows and financial condition.  In certain circumstances, which management considers to be remote, penalties for underpayment of income taxes could also be assessed.  Additionally, in such circumstances, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G may need to access the capital markets to fund those tax and interest payments, which could in turn adversely impact their ability to access financial markets for other purposes.

Operating results may be adversely affected by natural disasters, man-made mishaps and abnormal weather.

The Company has delivered less gas and, in deregulated markets, received lower prices for natural gas when weather conditions have been milder than normal, and as a consequence earned less income from those operations. Mild weather in the future could adversely impact the revenues and results of operations and harm the financial condition of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G. Hot or cold weather could result in higher bills for customers and result in higher write-offs of receivables and in a greater number of disconnections for non-payment. In addition, for the Company and Consolidated SCE&G, severe weather can be destructive, causing outages and property damage, adversely affecting operating expenses and revenues.

Natural disasters (such as hurricanes or other significant weather events, electromagnetic events or the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan) or man-made mishaps (such as the San Bruno, California natural gas transmission pipeline failure, electric utility companies' ash pond failures, and cyber-security failures experienced by many businesses) could have direct significant impacts on the Company and Consolidated SCE&G and on our key contractors and suppliers or could impact us through changes to federal, state or local policies, laws and regulations, and have a significant impact on our financial condition, operating expenses, and cash flows.

Potential competitive changes may adversely affect our gas and electricity businesses due to the loss of customers, reductions in revenues, or write-down of stranded assets.

The utility industry has been undergoing structural change for a number of years, resulting in increasing competitive pressures on electric and natural gas utility companies. Competition in wholesale power sales via an RTO/ISO is in effect across much of the country, but the Southeastern utilities have retained the traditional bundled, vertically integrated structure. Should an RTO/ISO-market be implemented in the Southeast, potential risks emerge from reliance on volatile wholesale market prices as well as increased costs associated with new delivery transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Some states have also mandated or encouraged unbundled retail competition. Should this occur in South Carolina or North Carolina, increased competition may create greater risks to the stability of utility earnings generally and may in the future reduce earnings from retail electric and natural gas sales. In a deregulated environment, formerly regulated utility companies that are not responsive to a competitive energy marketplace may suffer erosion in market share, revenues and profits as competitors gain access to their customers. In addition, the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s generation assets would be exposed to considerable financial risk in a deregulated electric market. If market prices for electric generation do not produce adequate revenue streams and the enabling legislation or regulatory actions do not provide for recovery of the resulting stranded costs, a write-down in the value of the related assets could be required.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to the risk of loss of sales due to the growth of distributed generation especially in the form of renewable power such as solar photovoltaic systems, which systems have undergone a rapid decline in their costs. As a result of federal and state subsidies, potential regulations allowing third-party retail sales, and advances in distributed generation technology, the growth of such distributed generation could be significant in the future. Such growth will lessen Company and Consolidated SCE&G sales and will slow growth, potentially causing higher rates to customers.

The Company and SCE&G are subject to risks associated with changes in business and economic climate which could adversely affect revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and could limit access to capital.


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Sales, sales growth and customer usage patterns are dependent upon the economic climate in the service territories of the Company and SCE&G, which may be affected by regional, national or even international economic factors. Adverse events, economic or otherwise, may also affect the operations of suppliers and key customers. Such events may result in the loss of suppliers or customers, in higher costs charged by suppliers, in changes to customer usage patterns and in the failure of customers to make timely payments to us. With respect to the Company, such events also could adversely impact the results of operations through the recording of a goodwill or other asset impairment. The success of local and state governments in attracting new industry to our service territories is important to our sales and growth in sales, as are stable levels of taxation (including property, income or other taxes) which may be affected by local, state, or federal budget deficits, adverse economic climates generally, legislative actions (including tax reform), or regulatory actions. Budget cutbacks also adversely affect funding levels of federal and state support agencies and non-profit organizations that assist low income customers with bill payments.

In addition, conservation and demand side management efforts and/or technological advances may cause or enable customers to significantly reduce their usage of the Company’s and SCE&G’s products and adversely affect sales, sales growth, and customer usage patterns. For instance, improvements in energy storage technology, if realized, could have dramatic impacts on the viability of and growth in distributed generation.

Factors that generally could affect our ability to access capital include economic conditions and our capital structure. Much of our business is capital intensive, and achievement of our capital plan and long-term growth targets is dependent, at least in part, upon our ability to access capital at rates and on terms that are attractive. If our ability to access capital becomes significantly constrained, our interest costs will likely increase and our financial condition and future results of operations could be adversely impacted.

Problems with operations could cause us to curtail or limit our ability to serve customers or cause us to incur substantial costs, thereby adversely impacting revenues, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Critical processes or systems in the Company’s or Consolidated SCE&G’s operations could become impaired or fail from a variety of causes, such as equipment breakdown, transmission equipment failure, information systems failure or security breach, operator error, natural disasters, and the effects of a pandemic, terrorist attack or cyber attack on our workforce or facilities or on vendors and suppliers necessary to maintain services key to our operations.

In particular, as the operator of power generation facilities, many of which entered service prior to 1985 and may be difficult to maintain, Consolidated SCE&G could incur problems, such as the breakdown or failure of power generation or emission control equipment, transmission equipment, or other equipment or processes which would result in performance below assumed levels of output or efficiency. The operation of the New Units or the integration of a significant amount of distributed generation into our systems may entail additional cycling of our coal-fired generation facilities and may thereby increase the number of unplanned outages at those facilities. In addition, any such breakdown or failure may result in Consolidated SCE&G purchasing emission allowances or replacement power at market rates, if such allowances and replacement power are available at all. These purchases are subject to state regulatory prudency reviews for recovery through rates. If replacement power is not available, such problems could result in interruptions of service (blackout or brownout conditions) in all or part of SCE&G’s territory or elsewhere in the region. Similarly, a natural gas line failure of the Company or Consolidated SCE&G could affect the safety of the public, destroy property, and interrupt our ability to serve customers.

Events such as these could entail substantial repair costs, litigation, fines and penalties, and damage to reputation, each of which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G's revenues, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. Insurance may not be available or adequate to mitigate the adverse impacts of these events.

A failure of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G to maintain the physical and cyber security of its operations may result in the failure of operations, damage to equipment, or loss of information, and could result in a significant adverse impact to the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G depend on maintaining the physical and cyber security of their operations and assets.  As much of our business is part of the nation's critical infrastructure, the loss or impairment of the assets associated with that portion of our businesses could have serious adverse impacts on the customers and communities that we serve.  Virtually all of the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's operations are dependent in some manner upon our cyber systems, which encompass electric and gas operations, nuclear and fossil fuel generating plants, human resource and customer systems and databases, information system networks, and systems containing confidential corporate information.  Cyber systems, such as those of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G, are often targets of malicious cyber attacks.  A successful physical or cyber attack could lead to outages, failure of operations of all or portions of our businesses, damage to key components and

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equipment, and exposure of confidential customer, vendor, shareholder, employee, or corporate information.  The Company and Consolidated SCE&G may not be readily able to recover from such events.  In addition, the failure to secure our operations from such physical and cyber events may cause us reputational damage.  Litigation, penalties and claims from a number of parties, including customers, regulators and shareholders, may ensue.  Insurance may not be adequate to mitigate the adverse impacts of these events.  As a result, the Company's and Consolidated SCE&G's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows may be adversely affected.

SCANA’s ability to pay dividends and to make payments on SCANA’s debt securities may be limited by covenants in certain financial instruments and by the financial results and condition of its subsidiaries, thereby adversely impacting the valuation of our common stock and our access to capital.

We are a holding company that conducts substantially all of our operations through our subsidiaries. Our assets consist primarily of investments in subsidiaries. Therefore, our ability to meet our obligations for payment of interest and principal on outstanding debt and to pay dividends to shareholders and corporate expenses depends on the earnings, cash flows, financial condition and capital requirements of our subsidiaries, and the ability of our subsidiaries, principally Consolidated SCE&G, PSNC Energy and SCANA Energy, to pay dividends or to repay funds to us. Our ability to pay dividends on our common stock may also be limited by existing or future covenants limiting the right of our subsidiaries to pay dividends on their common stock. Any significant reduction in our payment of dividends in the future may result in a decline in the value of our common stock. Such a decline in value could limit our ability to raise debt and equity capital.

A significant portion of Consolidated SCE&G’s generating capacity is derived from nuclear power, the use of which exposes us to regulatory, environmental and business risks. These risks could increase our costs or otherwise constrain our business, thereby adversely impacting our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

In 2016, Unit 1 provided approximately 5.8 million MWh, or 25% of our generation. When giving effect to the completion of construction of the New Units, our generating capacity and the percentage of total generating capacity represented by nuclear sources will increase. Hence, SCE&G is subject to various risks of nuclear generation, which include the following:

The potential harmful effects on the environment and human health resulting from a release of radioactive materials in connection with the operation of nuclear facilities and the storage, handling and disposal of radioactive materials; 
Limitations on the amounts and types of insurance commercially available to cover losses that might arise in connection with our nuclear operations or those of others in the United States;
The possibility that new laws and regulations could be enacted that could adversely affect the liability structure that currently exists in the United States;
Uncertainties with respect to procurement of nuclear fuel and suppliers thereof, fabrication of nuclear fuel and related vendors, and the storage of spent nuclear fuel;
Uncertainties with respect to contingencies if insurance coverage is inadequate; and
Uncertainties with respect to the technological and financial aspects of decommissioning nuclear plants at the end of their operating lives.

The NRC has broad authority under federal law to impose licensing and safety-related requirements for the operation of nuclear generation facilities. In the event of non-compliance, the NRC has the authority to impose fines or shut down a unit, or both, depending upon its assessment of the severity of the situation, until compliance is achieved. Revised safety requirements promulgated by the NRC could necessitate capital expenditures at nuclear plants such as ours. In today’s environment, there is a heightened risk of terrorist attack on the nation’s nuclear facilities, which has resulted in increased security costs at our nuclear plant. Although we have no reason to anticipate a serious nuclear incident, a major incident at a nuclear facility anywhere in the world could cause the NRC to limit or prohibit the operation or licensing of any domestic nuclear unit, resulting in costly changes to units under construction or in operation and adversely impacting our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Furthermore, a major incident at a domestic nuclear facility could result in retrospective premium assessments under our nuclear insurance coverages.

Failure to retain and attract key personnel could adversely affect the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s operations and financial performance.

As with many other utilities, a significant portion of our workforce will be eligible for retirement during the next few years. We must attract, retain and develop executive officers and other professional, technical and craft employees with the skills and experience necessary to successfully manage, operate and grow our businesses. Competition for these employees is

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high, and in some cases we must compete for these employees on a regional or national basis. We may be unable to attract and retain these personnel. In particular, the timely hiring, training, licensing and retention of personnel needed for the operation of the New Units is necessary to maintain the schedule for their operation. Further, the Company’s or Consolidated SCE&G’s ability to construct or maintain generation or other assets including the New Units requires the availability of suitable skilled contractor personnel. We may be unable to obtain appropriate contractor personnel at the times and places needed. Labor disputes with employees or contractors covered by collective bargaining agreements also could adversely affect implementation of our strategic plan and our operational and financial performance. Furthermore, increased medical benefit costs of employees and retirees could adversely affect the results of operations of the Company and Consolidated SCE&G. Medical costs in this country have risen significantly over the past number of years and are expected to continue to increase at unpredictable rates. Such increases, unless satisfactorily managed by the Company and Consolidated SCE&G, could adversely affect results of operations.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to the risk that strategic decisions made by us either do not result in a return of or on invested capital or might negatively impact our competitive position, which can adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and access to capital.

From time to time, the Company and Consolidated SCE&G make strategic decisions that may impact our direction with regard to business opportunities, the services and technologies offered to customers or that are used to serve customers, and the generating plants and other infrastructure that form the basis of much of our business. These strategic decisions may not result in a return of or on our invested capital, and the effects of these strategic decisions may have long-term implications that are not likely to be known to us in the short-term. Changing political climates and public attitudes, including customers' concerns regarding rate increases, such as those periodic rate increases under the BLRA, may adversely affect the ongoing acceptability of strategic decisions that have been made (and, in some cases, previously supported by legislation or approved by regulators), to the detriment of the Company or Consolidated SCE&G (e.g., revision or repeal of the BLRA). Over time, these strategic decisions or changing attitudes toward such decisions, which could be adverse to the Company’s or Consolidated SCE&G’s interests, may have a negative effect on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, as well as limit our ability to access capital.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are subject to the reputational risks that may result from a failure to adhere to high standards related to compliance with laws and regulations, ethical conduct, operational effectiveness, customer service and the safety of employees, customers and the public. These risks could adversely affect the valuation of our common stock and the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s access to capital.

The Company and Consolidated SCE&G are committed to comply with all laws and regulations, to assure reliability of provided services, to focus on the safety of employees, customers and the public, to ensure environmental compliance, to maintain the physical and cyber security of their operations and assets, to maintain the privacy of information related to our customers and employees, and to maintain effective communications with the public and key stakeholder groups, particularly during emergencies and times of crisis. Traditional news media and social media can very rapidly convey information, whether factual or not, to large numbers of people, including customers, investors, regulators, legislators and other stakeholders, and the failure to effectively manage timely, accurate communication through these channels could adversely impact our reputation. The Company and Consolidated SCE&G also are committed to operational excellence, to quality customer service, and, through our Code of Conduct and Ethics, to maintain high standards of ethical conduct in our business operations. A failure to meet these commitments may subject the Company and Consolidated SCE&G not only to fraud, regulatory action, litigation and financial loss, but also to reputational risk that could adversely affect the valuation of SCANA’s stock, adversely affect the Company’s and Consolidated SCE&G’s access to capital, and result in further regulatory oversight. Insurance may not be available or adequate to respond to these events.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

SCANA:
    
The following table provides information about purchases by or on behalf of SCANA or any affiliated purchaser (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) of shares or other units of any class of SCANA's equity securities that are registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:


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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
Period Total number of shares (or units) purchased 
Average price paid
per share (or unit)
 
Total number of shares (or units) purchased as
part of publicly announced
plans or programs
 
Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares (or units) that may yet be
purchased under the
plans or programs
 Total number of shares (or units) purchased 
Average price paid
per share (or unit)
 
Total number of shares (or units) purchased as
part of publicly announced
plans or programs
 
Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares (or units) that may yet be
purchased under the
plans or programs
July 1-31 6,614
 $74.51
 6,614
 
August 1 - 31 621
 71.55
 621
 
September 1 - 30 
 
 
 
January 1 - 31 5,990
 $71.54
 5,990
 
February 1 - 28 
 
 
 
March 1 - 31 
 
 
 
Total 7,235
 

 7,235
 * 5,990
 

 5,990
 *

*The abovepreceding table represents shares acquired for non-employee directors under the Director Compensation and Deferral Plan. On December 16, 2014, SCANA announced a program to convert from original issue to open market purchase of SCANA common stock for all applicable compensation and dividend reinvestment plans. This program took effect in the first quarter of 2015 and has no stated maximum number of shares that may be purchased and no stated expiration date.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

SCANA and SCE&G:    

SCANA and SCE&G post information from time to time regarding developments relating to SCE&G’s new nuclear project and other matters of interest to investors on SCANA’s website at www.scana.com (which is not intended to be an active hyperlink; the information on SCANA’s website is not a part of this report or any other report or document that SCANA or SCE&G files with or furnishes to the SEC).  On SCANA’s homepage, there is a yellow box containing links to the Nuclear Development and Other Investor Information sections of the website.  The Nuclear Development section contains a yellow box with a link to project news and updates. The Other Investor Information section of the website contains a link to recent investor related information that cannot be found at other areas of the website.  Some of the information that will be posted from time to time, including the quarterly reports that SCE&G submits to the SCPSC and the ORS in connection with the new nuclear project, may be deemed to be material information that has not otherwise become public. Investors, media and other interested persons are encouraged to review this information and can sign up, under the Investor Relations Section of the website, for an email alert when there is a new posting in the Nuclear Development and Other Investor Information yellow box.

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
SCANA and SCE&G:
 
Exhibits filed or furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed in the following Exhibit Index.
 
As permitted under Item 601(b) (4) (iii) of Regulation S-K, instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of less than 10 percent of the total consolidated assets of SCANA, for itself and its subsidiaries, and of SCE&G, for itself and its consolidated affiliates, have been omitted and SCANA and SCE&G agree to furnish a copy of such instruments to the SEC upon request.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  The signature of each registrant shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such registrant and any subsidiaries thereof.
 
SCANA CORPORATION
SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY
(Registrants)
 

               By:/s/James E. Swan, IV
Date: November 4, 2016May 5, 2017James E. Swan, IV
 Vice President and Controller
 (Principal accounting officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Applicable to
Form 10-Q of
 
Exhibit No.SCANASCE&GDescription
3.01X Restated Articles of Incorporation of SCANA, as adopted on April 26, 1989 (Filed as Exhibit 3-A to Registration Statement No. 33-49145 and incorporated by reference herein). Hyperlink is not required pursuant to Rule 105 of Regulation S-T (Instruction 2).
3.02X 
Articles of Amendment dated April 27, 1995 (Filed(Filed as Exhibit 4-B4-A to Registration Statement No. 33-62421 and incorporated by reference herein)
3.03X 
Articles of Amendment effective April 25, 2011 (Filed(Filed as Exhibit 4.03 to Registration Statement No. 333-174796 and incorporated by reference herein)
3.04 X
Restated Articles of Incorporation of SCE&G, as adopted on December 30, 2009 (Filed(Filed as Exhibit 1 to Form 8-A (File Number 000-53860) and incorporated by reference herein)
3.05X 
By-Laws of SCANA as amended and restated as of February 19, 2009 (FiledDecember 30, 2016 (Filed as Exhibit 4.043.05 to Registration StatementForm 10-K dated December 31, 2016 (File No. 333-174796001-08809) and incorporated by reference herein)
3.06 X
By-Laws of SCE&G as revised and amended on February 22, 2001 (Filed(Filed as Exhibit 3.05 to Registration Statement No. 333-65460 and incorporated by reference herein)
12.01XX
31.01X 
31.02X
31.03X
31.0231.04X
31.03XCertification of Principal Executive Officer Required by Rule 13a-14 (Filed herewith)
31.04XCertification of Principal Financial Officer Required by Rule 13a-14 (Filed herewith)
32.01X 
32.02 X
101. INS*XXXBRL Instance Document
101. SCH*XXXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101. CAL*XXXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101. DEF*XXXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101. LAB*XXXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101. PRE*XXXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
*   Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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