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This joint resolution encourages Santee Cooper, a South Carolina public service authority, to issue a request for proposal (RFP) to explore potential uses for the abandoned V.C. Summer Nuclear Units 2 and 3 located in Fairfield County. The resolution provides context about the original nuclear project, which was initially started in 2008 but abandoned in 2017, noting recent successful AP1000 nuclear reactor completions in Georgia and China. The resolution recommends that Santee Cooper solicit proposals from potential entities interested in utilizing the site's assets, make relevant project information available to potential bidders, and consider proposals that could complete the nuclear units or provide alternative solutions that might benefit South Carolina ratepayers. The resolution highlights several relevant factors, including new federal incentives for nuclear projects, increasing electricity demand from data centers, and the potential for innovative energy solutions. Importantly, the resolution emphasizes that any property transfer must comply with existing legal provisions and that the RFP process should not negatively impact utility rates for Santee Cooper's customers. The joint resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval, serving as an encouragement for Santee Cooper to explore potential future uses of the V.C. Summer nuclear site.

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