South Carolina Public Service Authority; CP; Wholesale Electric Oct 08
Standard & Poors, October 2008
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' rating to South Carolina Public Service Authority's (Santee Cooper or the authority) proposed $300 million series 2008A tax-exempt revenue obligations and $200 million series 2008B taxable revenue obligations. The outlook is stable. Bond proceeds will support the authority's capital program. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'AA-' rating and underlying rating on Santee Cooper's existing long-term debt and its 'A-1+' rating on its subordinate lien commercial paper. The outlook on the long-term rating is stable. The Moncks Corner, S.C.-based utility reported $3.5 billion of long-term debt as of Dec. 31, 2007, up $330 million from a year earlier. The ratings reflect the following strengths: Low-cost coal fired generation...
Companies mentioned in this report are: South Carolina Pub Svc Auth
Action: New Rating
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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