Update: We are aware that some misinformation is being shared with SCE&G customers via social media, texts and/or phone calls, falsely suggesting that there is a “$1,000 refund” available to be claimed by SCE&G customers, and that customers must call a phone number to “claim” the refund. Please be aware that the calls, texts or social media messages that customers may have received regarding the settlement are not authorized or approved by the Court. Customers are cautioned not to provide personal information to anyone in response to such messages or calls. For more information about your legal rights and options in this Settlement, please review the information below or click here to see answers to frequently asked questions.

If you were an electricity customer of SCE&G and were charged costs for the construction of 2 nuclear plants in Jenkinsville, you may be eligible for a payment from a class action settlement.

This website may affect your rights, so please read it carefully.

A settlement has been reached with Defendants South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (“SCE&G”) and SCANA Corporation (“SCANA”) (collectively “Defendants”) concerning the construction of two nuclear units at the V.C. Summer site in Jenkinsville, South Carolina (the “Project”), for which SCE&G customers paid costs through their electric bills. The lawsuit was filed following the announcement by Defendants of their intention to abandon the construction of the Project, which had been ongoing and financed by SCE&G customers since 2009. Plaintiffs allege, among other things, that Defendants breached various duties in the construction of the Project and improperly charged Plaintiffs advanced financing costs. Defendants deny the allegations in the lawsuit, but have agreed to settle.

This website advises you of your rights with respect to the proposed Settlement, including your right to receive an automatic payment (or, for current SCE&G customers, a bill credit), your right to exclude yourself from the settlement, and your right to object to the settlement.


Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in This Settlement
Do Nothing

If you wish to remain a member of the Class and participate in the proposed settlement, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING AT THIS TIME.

If the court grants final approval of the Settlement and it becomes effective, you do not have to do anything to receive a payment under the Settlement.
Take Action In lieu of a cash payment, if you are a current SCE&G customer, you may elect to receive a credit in the amount of your pro rata share to be applied to your monthly SCE&G bill by submitting the Bill Credit Election Form available here. Additionally, if you would like to participate in the proposed settlement on behalf of a deceased Class Member, please see FAQ 20.
Ask to be Excluded

If you want to exclude yourself from this proposed Settlement, you must mail or deliver a Request for Exclusion by March 6, 2019 and follow the instructions as set forth in FAQ 20. Failure to comply with these requirements and to timely submit a proper Request for Exclusion shall result in the Class Member being bound by the terms of the Settlement.

If you exclude yourself, you will not receive any payments or other benefits from the settlement, you may not file an objection to the settlement, you will not be bound by any determinations or any judgment made in this lawsuit, whether favorable or unfavorable, and you may attempt to pursue any claims you have against Defendants at your own risk and expense by filing your own lawsuit.
Object If you stay in the Class, you have the right to object to the fairness of any aspect of the proposed settlement by April 29, 2019. Please follow the instructions as set forth in FAQ 20.

These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on this website. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Claims Administrator by phone at 1-877-432-3808, or by email at info@scegratepayersettlement.com. You may also consult with your own attorney.

Please do not call the Judge, Clerk, or Court about this website, the Notice or lawsuit. They will not be able to give you advice or answer your questions.

Current Status

The hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Richland County Courthouse in Columbia, SC has been continued to allow the parties additional time to work on outstanding issues before presenting them to the Court. The hearing will be rescheduled, and the details will be posted here.


Important Dates
  • March 6, 2019
    Deadline to Exclude Yourself from the Settlement
  • March 6, 2019
    Deadline to Submit a Bill Credit Election Form
  • April 5, 2019
    Deadline to Submit a Deceased Class Member Claim Form
  • April 29, 2019
    Deadline to Object to the Settlement
  • May 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
    Final Fairness Hearing
  • June 11, 2019
    Final Approval Granted
  • August 1 to August 10, 2019
    Settlement Checks Mailed
  • December 30, 2022
    Second Distribution Checks Mailed