YEAR IN REVIEW - SC Power Team

2016 | YEAR IN REVIEW

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It is with great pleasure that I report the achievements of the SC Power Team for 2016. It has been my pleasure to lead this organization for the past two years. Since our inception, many dedicated board members and team members have worked to establish a strong presence in our state. We deeply appreciate these individuals for their time commitment and playing a critical role in helping our organization reach new heights. Our legacy of supporting community growth through economic development,

collaboration and partnership remains constant.

SC Power Team’s system exceeded metrics for capital investment and new jobs for the third consecutive year. Our system closed 2016 with 44 announcements totaling $833.142 million in capital investment and 5,106 new jobs. Eighty percent of our electric cooperatives added industrial expansions and/or new locating businesses to the system. Our ability to compete and offer community preparedness initiatives have made deals possible in all areas of S.C.

Foreign Direct Investment continues to be a keystone in our economic development efforts. Our system saw $479.9 million in FDI for 2016, making up more than half of our announced capital investment. Foreign companies are investing millions in capital to the areas we serve, in places like Laurens, Abbeville, and other rural areas—bringing more than 1,600 jobs to South Carolinians. These achievements change lives for the good in the most rural areas of our state.

SC Power Team, our partners Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., the 20 electric cooperatives, and Santee Cooper, have all played significant roles in economic development for nearly three decades. We would like to thank our partners for their leadership and unprecedented commitment of resources for job creation and new capital investment in our service territory. We are proud to be your partners in progress and prosperity.

Sincerely, Lawrence “Larry” J. Hinz Chairman, SC Power Team

Over the past three years, the South Carolina Power Team has been steadily implementing our five-year strategic blueprint, which was unanimously adopted by the Boards of Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., in 2014. Together, our partners have committed the necessary resources to execute the strategy, fund new initiatives, hire new staff, and adopt new incentive rates for power. All of which have played a role in the partnership’s unprecedented achiements.

To date, we have exceeded set goals for both capital investment and job creation in three short years of our five-year plan. We have achieved over 60 percent of our new electric load capacity, as well, and it continues to grow. Our results are proving this strategic blueprint is working for the betterment of those we serve. Our system is engaged with local economic development activities across this great state and have been a part of many successes this past year.

Our Board would like to thank each of our partners and allies, as well as, the Power Team Staff. The implementation of our blueprint has run at such a rapid pace. We appreciate everyone’s willingness to use new approaches and use forward thinking. It has created great momentum and enabled wins across our service territory.

Finally, I want to extend our gratitude to our partners at Santee Cooper, the electric cooperatives of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the regional alliances and all the local economic development organizations. We are grateful for the opportunity to be your partners in progress and prosperity.

Sincerely, W. Leighton Lord III Vice Chairman, SC Power Team

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SC POWER TEAM | Marketing & Business Development Economic Development Corporation» Promotes job creation, capital investment, and electric load through the attraction

of new industrial and commercial activity » Supports expansion and retention of existing businesses» Provides Project Management services to simplify and expedite an organization’s

relocation to our state or an existing industry with its expansion» Offers community preparedness and competitiveness initiatives

SANTEE COOPER | Power Generation State-owned, electric generation and water utility» SC’s largest power producer» Services more than 700,000 electric customers in SC» Services directly 29 large industrial customers in 10 counties, the town of Bamberg, the

City of Georgetown, and the Charleston Air Force Base» Nation’s 2nd largest publicly owned electric utility among state, municipal and district

systems based on generation» Nation’s 3rd largest based on megawatt-hour sales to ultimate customers

ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES (20) | Distribution Non-profit and customer-owned» Services 1.3 million South Carolinians in all 46 counties » Builds and maintains the state’s largest power distribution system» More than 72,000 miles of co-op power lines covers 70 percent of South Carolina» Invested millions of dollars in community infrastructure construction and

improvement projects

CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE | Transmission Generation and transmission company» Provides total wholesale electric service to all of South Carolina’s 20 electric cooperatives » Serves over 700,000 accounts» Only truly statewide electric system in South Carolina

SC Power Team is a full-service, non-profit economic development organization representing Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility, and the state’s 20 consumer-owned electric cooperatives. SC Power Team serves two-thirds of the area of the state and about half of its population.

The mission of SC Power Team is to facilitate the growth of jobs, investment and electric load through the attraction of new industrial and commercial activity, as well as, the expansion and retention of existing businesses and facilities in the service areas of the electric cooperatives and Santee Cooper throughout South Carolina.

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The SC Power Team system had a strong year with close to a billion in new investment. Our system closed with 44 announcements totaling $833.142 million in capital investment and over 5,000 jobs, with 80 percent of our electric cooperatives adding either industrial expansions and/or new locating businesses to the system.

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MORE THAN $17.5 MILLION STRATEGIC PLANNING

MORE THAN $1 MILLION SITE EVALUATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS

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MORE THAN $14 BILLION ANNOUNCED CAPITAL INVESTMENT

73,800 NEW JOBS | SERVED BY 20 ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND SANTEE COOPER

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MORE THAN $85.9 MILLION INVESTED IN

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

BY THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES THROUGH CORPORATE LICENSE FEE TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

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» 44 announcements totaling $833.142 million in capital investment and 5,106 new jobs

» 35 percent of the announcements were major industrial expansions creating $299.8 million in capital investment and over 2,174 new jobs

» Announcement highlights include: • German company and BMW supplier, MM Technics, to build

its 1st North American stamping plant and bring 65 jobs • Michelin North America to invest $270 million in capital investment

and create 350 jobs • Bondex, Inc. to expand in Edgefield, an $11 million investment • Techtronic Industries’ (TTI) expansion of its distribution operations

will bring 250 new jobs

2016 SC POWER TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT BY FDI

Two key decisions were made in our Five-year Strategic Blueprint. One was to offer competitive power rates to attract large industry and assist current customers with expansions. The new rates were adopted in May 2014. The second decision was to increase our investment levels. These two strategic decisions have promoted unprecedented results in a short time frame and have allowed our system to compete with large utilities across the Southeast.

SC POWER TEAM 2016 HIGHLIGHTS

ANNOUNCED CAPITAL INVESTMENT

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$353,242,000INTERNATIONAL

$479,900,000

ANNOUNCED NEW JOBS

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“ We are excited to move forward with our new expansion plans, investing $11.5 million in additional plant facilities and new Spunlace technology equipment, allowing Bondex to provide a wide range of Spunlace fabrics in various market segments. The support and assistance received from the state of South Carolina has been tremendous. A true partnership in action.”

— Steven Fransoso President, Bondex, Inc.

“ Bondex’s investment illustrates their confidence in our community and our workers, and in us as their utility partner. Their company is a great corporate citizen and we appreciate the opportunity to assist them with this expansion.”

— Gary L. Stooksbury CEO, Aiken Electric Cooperative

“ Bondex has been an important part of Team South Carolina for over 20 years and we couldn’t be more excited that they have decided to expand in our state, creating 17 new jobs for Edgefield County.”

— The Honorable Nikki Randhawa Haley Governor of South Carolina

" Bondex is an important member of our industrial community in Edgefield County and we sincerely appreciate their continued growth in our county. These new jobs and investment are important to Edgefield County and we look forward to continuing an already-strong partnership with Bondex.”

— Dean Campbell Chairman, Edgefield County Council

BONDEX, INC. EXPANDS IN EDGEFIELD

$11MILLION CAPITAL INVESTMENT

17JOBS

served by | AIKEN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | AIKEN, BARNWELL, CALHOUN, EDGEFIELD, GREENWOOD, LEXINGTON, MCCORMICK, ORANGEBURG and SALUDA COUNTIES

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“ The Spartanburg distribution facility will cap a multi-year evolution of Michelin’s distribution network in North America. We see it as a transformational milestone designed to better serve our customers while optimizing inventories and improving supply efficiency. We are grateful for the relationships we’ve enjoyed with local government leaders in Spartanburg County for more than 35 years. With additional support at the state level, these leaders have helped us advance this important project, which enables our company to meet growing customer demands for Michelin tires in multiple business segments.”

— Pete Selleck Chairman and President, Michelin North America

“ The site selected by Michelin for its North America distribution plant was a customer-choice site. Through collaboration of local partners, our cooperative, and the SC Power Team, we secured their confidence in us and have become their utility partner of choice. We are thrilled that they selected Spartanburg for this investment as it will have a positive impact on our community for many years to come.”

— J. David Wasson Jr. President & CEO, Laurens Electric Cooperative

“ Michelin has been one of South Carolina’s most important business partners since its doors opened in Greenville County over four decades ago. Both our state and this fantastic company have grown tremendously over the course of this partnership, and we couldn’t be more excited to see that growth and success continue with this $270 million investment that means 350 new jobs for South Carolinians.”

— The Honorable Nikki Randhawa Haley Governor of South Carolina

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. SELECTS SPARTANBURG FOR NEW PLANT


350JOBS

SCEDIF PROGRAM and NEW INCENTIVE RATE UTILIZED

served by | LAURENS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | ABBEVILLE, ANDERSON, GREENVILLE, LAURENS, NEWBERRY, SPARTANBURG and UNION COUNTIES

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“ TTI is flourishing in Anderson County. We are privileged to partner with them by providing reliable and affordable electricity to meet their continued needs. They are a world-class outfit and we are glad to have them as a customer.”

— Charles E. Dalton President & CEO, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

“ Continued investment in our people and product innovation is pivotal to TTI’s success. This new world-class campus will provide an exceptional environment for fostering the development of talented associates and industry leading products. We’d also like to thank the State of South Carolina and Anderson County for their continued partnership.”

— Mike Farrah and Lee Sowell Presidents of TTI Power Equipment

Power Tool and Outdoor Products

“ TTI’s expansion is a further testament to the growth of South Carolina’s economy thanks to our business-friendly climate, market access and quality infrastructure. I’m proud that global firms, like TTI, continue to find success within our borders.”

–Bobby Hitt Secretary of Commerce, South Carolina

TTI CONTINUES GROWTH IN ANDERSON COUNTY


250JOBS

SCEDIF PROGRAM and NEW INCENTIVE RATE UTILIZED

served by | BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | ANDERSON, GREENVILLE, OCONEE, PICKENS and SPARTANBURG COUNTIES

“ It is always refreshing to see a foreign company place its faith and confidence in our state. Newberry is thrilled to have MM Technics build its first North American plant in South Carolina. As their utility partner, we will work with them every step of the way to ensure they are successful.”

–G. Keith Avery President & CEO, Newberry Electric Cooperative

“ We are delighted to be expanding to the United States and to Newberry County. Our site selection process was long and difficult, but in the end we found that Newberry County had the right site and the right community for us. We thank the county and its leadership for guiding us through the process and solving every problem that presented itself along the way. We look forward to a very long and prosperous relationship with the county, the state and our customers.”

–Meinolf Muhr President, MM Technics

“ Foreign investment continues to be a major driver of South Carolina’s economy, and we are thrilled that MM Technics is the latest international company to invest in our state. This investment shows MM Technics’ commitment to the people of South Carolina, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this commitment will have in Newberry County and throughout the state.”

—The Honorable Nikki Randhawa Haley Governor of South Carolina

MM TECHNICS CONSTRUCTS 1ST NORTH AMERICAN PLANT IN SOUTH CAROLINA

$12.6MILLION CAPITAL INVESTMENT

65JOBS

SCEDIF and SRF PROGRAMS UTILIZED

served by | NEWBERRY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | FAIRFIELD, LAURENS, LEXINGTON and NEWBERRY COUNTIES

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“ We believe WG Plastics Technology Corp. will find great success in Abbeville County. We are ready to assist them in their efforts and appreciate the investment they have made into our local economy and our people."

— Bobby Ferris General Manager, Little River Electric Cooperative

“ WG Plastics manufactures premium parts for premium customers, and we are proud our operations will be calling Abbeville County home.”

– Wolfgang Gutmann President, WG Plastics Technology Corporation

“ South Carolina has earned a reputation as a state that can compete, not just on the national scale, but on the international scale. I congratulate WG Plastics Technology Corporation for joining the thriving business community in this state, and we look forward to their success.”

–Bobby Hitt Secretary of Commerce, South Carolina

“ We welcome WG Plastics to Abbeville County. We are very excited to see this company call our county and our Lakelands Commerce Park home, and we are confident that they will find all the resources they need here in our community to make their business a success.”

– Bryan McClain Chairman, Abbeville County Council

WG PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION BUILDSNEW OPERATIONS IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY


50JOBS

SCEDIF PROGRAM UTILIZED

served by | LITTLE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | ABBEVILLE, ANDERSON, GREENWOOD and MCCORMICK COUNTIES

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“ Anytime a company accomplishes growth and expands where they are, in our community, means we are serving and meeting the company’s needs. We take great pride in serving as Reliable Automatic Sprinkler’s utility partner. They are a wonderful community steward and are bettering this community by bringing 100 new jobs to our citizens.”

– Charles E. Dalton President & CEO, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

“ Reliable is extremely thankful for the land grant and tax credits provided by the state of South Carolina and Pickens County. The additional land will allow us to expand our facilities and to develop the necessary additional capacity to put Reliable in a position to fulfill its potential in the growth of the fire sprinkler market. The state of South Carolina and Pickens County are playing a major role in enhancing our ability in the manufacturing and distribution of fire sprinkler protection products throughout the world. We are appreciative of the strategic partnership that exists among the state of South Carolina, Pickens County, and Reliable.”

–Kevin T. Fee President, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

“ Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. was the first company to locate in the Pickens County Commerce Park. It is a testament to the partnership between the company and Pickens County that Reliable has chosen to expand its presence here in our community. Pickens County Council is proud to support manufacturing growth, which ultimately supports every citizen. We look forward to watching Reliable’s continued success here for many years to come.”

— Jennifer H. Willis Chairman, Pickens County Council

RELIABLE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC. EXPANDS IN PICKENS COUNTY


100JOBS


served by | BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | ANDERSON, GREENVILLE, OCONEE, PICKENS and SPARTANBURG COUNTIES

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“ We are thrilled to welcome Thorne Research, Inc. to Berkeley County and to serve as their utility partner. With the Santee Cooper Economic Development Investment Fund, SC Power Team and Berkeley Electric were able to support this project through its process more expediently.”

– Dwayne Cartwright President & CEO, Berkeley Electric Cooperative

“ Given the dramatic impact and planned growth arising from our collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Colorado Hospital Association and others, combined with dramatic increases in new professional customers, particularly medical doctors and our international businesses, our new Summerville facility will meet our need to increase capacity and productivity to meet our anticipated future growth. The State of South Carolina, particularly Governor Haley, who was personally involved, as well as so many officials with the Department of Commerce and Berkeley County, have been exceptionally helpful and worked tirelessly with us to make this a reality.”

— Paul Jacobson CEO, Thorne Research, Inc.

“ The Charleston region successfully competed against major U.S. metros to attract the largest life sciences headquarters and manufacturer in our community’s history. Governor Haley was an influential and persuasive factor, along with a comprehensive group of local leaders, in Thorne Research’s decision to locate in Berkeley County. We are proud to welcome Thorne to our region’s growing life sciences cluster.”

— Todd Gallati Chairman, Charleston Regional Development Alliance

THORNE RESEARCH, INC. ESTABLISHES HEADQUARTERS AND MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS IN BERKELEY COUNTY


330JOBS


served by | BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | BERKELEY, DORCHESTER and CHARLESTON COUNTIES

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“ Honda of SC Manufacturing continues to prosper here in Florence County. With every expansion, we see their company invest more, and more, in our local people and their abilities. Wonderful things can be accomplished when community and corporations work together for the good of their communities and citizenry. We have a great partner in Honda.”

— Brian F. Kelley President & CEO, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative

“ Our Associates are very proud of the ATV and SxS products we make at Honda of South Carolina. This investment and plant expansion reaffirms our commitment to our customers, the State of South Carolina, and our local communities.”

— Gary Mabrey President, Honda of South Carolina

“ Honda is a valued corporate citizen and customer of the Port, using our Charleston facilities for both import and export of goods. SCPA congratulates them on the expansion of their business and looks forward to serving their growing cargo needs.”

— Jim Newsome President and CEO, S.C. Ports Authority

HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING EXPANDS ITS EXISTING FLORENCE COUNTY OPERATIONS


250JOBS

served by | PEE DEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

s e r v i n g | CHESTERFIELD, DARLINGTON, DILLON, FLORENCE, LEE and MARION COUNTIES

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“ Viva is proud to build in St. Stephen, S.C., an integrated manufacturing plant using our state’s recycled rubber and plastics. Our plant expects to employ up to 200 people, creating products that will be sold in the U.S. and exported to China.”

— Marty Sergei CEO, Viva Holdings Group, Inc.

“ We couldn’t be more excited to congratulate Viva for its decision to build a new facility in Berkeley County. This $28 million investment, and the 200 new jobs it means for Berkeley County, is a huge win for everyone involved, and we look forward to watching this partnership grow for many years to come.”

—The Honorable Nikki Randhawa Haley Governor of South Carolina

“ Viva is an international leader in rubber and plastic recycling, and Santee Cooper is proud to power their investment in St. Stephen. This project means good jobs and good investment, and we are pleased to work with so many excellent partners in growing the Berkeley County economy.”

— Lonnie N. CarterPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Santee Cooper

“ Congratulations to Berkeley County and St. Stephen, in particular, for welcoming a significant new asset to the community. Berkeley spearheaded a seamless and professional effort that demonstrated why this market is so successful. Viva will be a wonderful addition to the region and a strong economic partner, and we are proud to welcome them here.”

— Anita Zucker Board Chair, Charleston Regional Development Alliance

VIVA HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. BRINGS 200 JOBS TO BERKELEY COUNTY


200JOBS

served by | SANTEE COOPER

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PROMOTING SITES & DATA STAYING POWER

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SC Power Sites, now featured at SCPowerTeam.com, are

easily accessible for economic developers, site selectors and

brokers. The recent website update included SC Power Sites,

plus Featured Sites of properties throughout the electric

cooperative service territory. These market-ready sites, powered

by our highly reliable and affordable electricity, make ideal

business and industry locations. The website offers custom

Geographic Information System (GIS) applications which

include comprehensive inventory of sites, parks, and buildings

across South Carolina, as well as, world-class data from

Chmura’s JobsEQ and ESRI’s Business Analyst Online. Targeted

socioeconomic, demographic, industry and occupation reports

are easily accessible for each community to assist in site

selection decisions.

One primary goal of our strategic blueprint is to become a data centric organization. We want SCPowerTeam.com to be a central resource for our partners, economic development alliances, local economic developers, commercial brokers, site selection consultants, and others in related industries. We launched a recent website update to include featured properties called SC Power Sites, which are sites with heavy investment from our Site Readiness Fund. The SC Power Sites pages of the website are easy to navigate, provide extensive property details, and downloadable brochures. Our Board of Trustees has placed great resources into supporting the Site Readiness Fund and the new website update gives credence to the importance SC Power Team places on data, research, and technology in driving economic development.

“ Our SC Power Sites web update promotes properties where we have made significant investments and efforts to make sites market-ready utilizing our Site Readiness Fund.”

— Warren Darby VP Global Business, SC Power Team

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COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESSSITE READINESS FUND (SRF)» Committed $30 million over a five-year period, matched by local funds to create market-

ready sites and buildings across South Carolina with the SC Power Team service territory. » Since 2014, SRF investment included $23.8 million for projects that totaled $121.7 million.

The SRF initiative has been used for the following: • John W. Matthews Jr. Industrial Park — assisted with improvements to the industrial

park infrastructure (Sigmatex - anchor) • East York Industrial Park — site improvement, road upgrade, and assistance with shell building • Northeastern Commerce Center — property acquisition; sewer system upgrades and gas

line. (Wyman-Gordon - anchor) • Black River Shell Building —building upgrades and paving project for shell building • Alcolu Industrial Technology Park — property acquisition; water, sewer and road

improvements • Camp Hall Site — Future Volvo Cars Campus — property acquisition and upgrades for

Volvo Cars and adjoining land (Volvo Cars — anchor) • Colleton Industrial Campus (Former MWV Property) — property acquisition • Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park — new sewer line to the City of Cayce sewer plant

• Seneca Rail Site – road and site upgrades; construction of one acre pad and road leading to park

• Clinton 26 Corporate Park North — extension of sewer infrastructure to park • Mid-Carolina Commerce Park — road and site upgrades • Inland Port Dillon – investment in construction of inland port facility for the

SC State Ports Authority • Georgetown County Business Center – construction of 60,000 Sq. Ft. shell building

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING» Professional Development Scholarships to support continuing education in the area of

economic development. • 2016 Professional Development Scholarships – 8 recipients totaling $5,920 • Since 2006, SC Power Team has invested $140,350 in professional development scholarships» Strategic Planning Initiative, which includes a community education component. • 2016 Strategic Planning Initiative – $95,100 • Since 2006, more than $17.527 million invested in strategic planning

INITIATIVES FOCUS ON COMPETITIVENESS AND COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS

$100 million in combined investment to create market-ready sites over a five-year period. Announcements like MM Technics, a metal stamping company serving auto manufacturers, to Mid-Carolina Commerce Park in Newberry County, is an excellent example of community matching dollars that yield significant impact. The $625,000 grant, with a $625,000 local match, will yield a return of $12.6 million in investment and 65 new jobs.

“ The SRF grant program has given us a tool to make a difference in sites that were getting evaluated in project RFP’s, then being eliminated. SRF has allowed us to make significant investments in sites to eliminate critical issues and get a win. This is a legacy initiative.”

— James A. Chavez President & CEO, SC Power Team

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COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS (CONTINUED)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (EDR)Each year, SC Power Team hosts more than 200 select stakeholders, partners, and allies in the economic development community for a two-and-a-half day conference, covering key topics in the industry, success stories from existing or new industry announcements and education on preparedness.

BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSIONDuring 2016, the following activities occurred to monitor expansion projects, make service provider referrals, and to support the electric cooperative-served industrial/distribution customers:» 104 co-op served industrial/distribution customers visited across 18 electric cooperative

service territories» 93 visits made with electric cooperative staff in attendance» 16 county/regional economic developers participated in visits in their service area» 25 visits were made to new customers or to customers not previously visited by the SC Power Team» Three new, active industrial location/expansion projects uncovered through business

retention/expansion program activity» Six Corporate Headquarter visits

COMPETITIVENESSCOMBINED INCENTIVES» Longstanding initiative that has operated since 1989. » Since 1989, $15.2 million invested into sites. » Offers assistance with site and building evaluations.» $1.79 million combined incentives approved for 2016.

ELECTRIC INCENTIVE RATES » EDR-13, a discounted rate for power, can lower annual electricity costs an average of 10 to

13 percent for the first five years of operation. » A new industrial incentive rate, which includes the SUPR-14 rider, was adopted in 2014 for

companies that meet certain capital investment, or job creation requirements and have a minimum load of 2 megawatts.

HELICOPTER SITE TOURSSC Power Team offers assistance with taking prospective business or industry executives on tours of sites under consideration via helicopter services. This service allows a prospect to view a site and look at the site’s access and infrastructure.

Photo: Jon Engle, Green Eyes Aero LLC

Volvo Cars coming to Berkeley County is a great example of how our partners infused many of our initiatives and resources to make a project come to fruition.

» Combined Incentives » Santee Cooper Economic Development Loan

» Site Readiness Fund » New Incentive Rate

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2016 ANNOUNCED PROJECTS CUMULATIVE CAPITAL INVESTMENT BY SECTOR

■ AEROSPACE — $1,000,000

■ AGRIBUSINESS — $101,000,000

■ AUTOMOTIVE — $389,000,000

■ CHEMICALS — $5,000,000

■ METALS — $33,900,000

■ MISC. MANUFACTURING — $89,100,000

■ OFFICE/HEADQUARTERS — $44,000,000

■ OTHER — 12,500,000

■ PLASTICS AND RUBBER — $28,000,000

■ SERVICES — $18,863,000

■ TEXTILES — $11,000,000

■ WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION — $100,000,000

Plastics and Rubber — $28,000,000

Aerospace — $1,000,000

Agribusiness — $101,000,000

Automotive — $389,000,000

Chemicals — $5,000,000Metals — $33,900,000

Misc. Manufacturing — $89,100,000

Office/Headquarters — $44,000,000

Warehouse/Distribution — $100,000,000

Textiles — $11,000,000

Other — 12,500,000

Services — $18,863,000

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2016 ANNOUNCED PROJECTS CUMULATIVE JOBS CREATED BY SECTOR

■ AEROSPACE — 75

■ AGRIBUSINESS — 402

■ AUTOMOTIVE — 931

■ CHEMICALS — 15

■ METALS — 162

■ MISC. MANUFACTURING — 455

■ OFFICE/HEADQUARTERS — 1,000

■ OTHER — 120

■ PLASTICS AND RUBBER — 200

■ SERVICES — 1,499

■ TEXTILES — 17

■ WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION — 250

Services — 1,499

Warehouse/Distribution — 250Aerospace — 75

Agribusiness — 402

Automotive — 931

Chemicals — 15

Metals — 162

Misc. Manufacturing — 455

Office/Headquarters — 1,000

Other — 120

Plastics and Rubber — 200

Textiles — 17

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Lonnie N. CarterPresident and Chief Executive OfficerSantee Cooper

Franklin M. Looper Jr.Trustee, Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.Trustee, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

David F. SingletonOwner, Singleton Properties, Inc. Member, Santee Cooper Board of Directors

W. Leighton Lord IIIVice ChairmanMember, Nexsen Pruet, LLCChairman, Santee Cooper Board of Directors

Lawrence “Larry” J. HinzChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Coastal Electric Cooperative, Inc.

B. Robert PaullingPresident and Chief Executive Officer,Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Inc.Trustee, Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

Barry D. WynnPresident, Colonial Trust Member, Santee Cooper Board of Directors

Robert C. HochstetlerPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCentral Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

Clancy CourtneyProduct Development Manager

James A. ChavezPresident and CEO

Jennifer “Jan” M. GuerryExecutive Assistant and Operations Manager

Warren A. Darby Jr.Vice President Global Business

Joan D. KelleyMarketing and Communications Director

R. Andrew FolksBusiness Retention and Expansion Manager

Timothy “Tim” M. DuerrDirector of Research

Jason E. SpeakeSenior Project Manager

Angelyn T. SmithProject Manager

James “Jamie” W. Frost II, P.E.Senior Vice President Community Preparedness

SC POWER TEAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES SC POWER TEAM STAFF

Rusty Reed has served the SC Power Team system for more than 30 years. He began working at Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. in 1985. Rusty has been a long serving, dedicated employee. He has supported the organization with his historical knowledge and understanding, especially during the past several years as the strategic blueprint has been implemented. Officially, Rusty retired January 31, 2017. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues at the Power Team. The SC Power Team Board of Trustees thanks Rusty for his service and wishes him well in his retirement.1201 Main Street | Suite 1710 | Columbia SC 29201 | www.SCPowerTeam.com

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