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10-K - SCANA Corporation

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Table of Contents<br />

6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS<br />

Consolidated SCE&G recognizes all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position<br />

and measures those instruments at fair value. Consolidated SCE&G recognizes changes in the fair value of derivative instruments<br />

either in earnings or within regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities, depending upon the intended use of the derivative and the<br />

resulting designation. The fair value of derivative instruments is determined by reference to quoted market prices of listed contracts,<br />

published quotations or, for interest rate swaps, discounted cash flow models with independently sourced data.<br />

Policies and procedures and risk limits are established to control the level of market, credit, liquidity and operational and<br />

administrative risks assumed by Consolidated SCE&G. <strong>SCANA</strong>’s Board of Directors has delegated to a Risk Management Committee<br />

the authority to set risk limits, establish policies and procedures for risk management and measurement, and oversee and review the<br />

risk management process and infrastructure for <strong>SCANA</strong> and each of its subsidiaries, including Consolidated SCE&G. The Risk<br />

Management Committee, which is comprised of certain officers, including the Consolidated SCE&G’s Risk Management Officer and<br />

senior officers, apprises the Board of Directors with regard to the management of risk and brings to the Board’s attention any areas of<br />

concern. Written policies define the physical and financial transactions that are approved, as well as the authorization requirements<br />

and limits for transactions.<br />

Commodity Derivatives<br />

SCE&G uses derivative instruments to hedge forward purchases and sales of natural gas, which create market risks of<br />

different types. Instruments designated as cash flow hedges are used to hedge risks associated with fixed price obligations in a volatile<br />

market and risks associated with price differentials at different delivery locations. The basic types of financial instruments utilized are<br />

exchange-traded instruments, such as NYMEX futures contracts or options, and over-the-counter instruments such as options and<br />

swaps, which are typically offered by energy and financial institutions. Cash settlement of commodity derivatives are classified as an<br />

operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows.<br />

SCE&G’s tariffs include a PGA that provides for the recovery of actual gas costs incurred. The SCPSC has ruled that the<br />

results of these hedging activities are to be included in the PGA. As such, the cost of derivatives and gains and losses on such<br />

derivatives utilized to hedge gas purchasing activities are recoverable through the weighted average cost of gas calculation. The offset<br />

to the change in fair value of these derivatives is recorded as a regulatory asset or liability. These derivative financial instruments are<br />

not designated as hedges for accounting purposes.<br />

Interest Rate Swaps<br />

Consolidated SCE&G synthetically converts variable rate debt to fixed rate debt using swaps that are designated as cash flow<br />

hedges. Periodic payments to or receipts from swap counterparties related to these derivatives are recorded within interest expense<br />

and are classified as an operating activity for cash flow purposes.<br />

In anticipation of the issuance of debt, Consolidated SCE&G may use treasury rate lock or forward starting swap agreements<br />

that are designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portions of changes in fair value and payments made or received upon<br />

termination of such agreements are recorded in regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities. Such amounts are amortized to interest<br />

expense over the term of the underlying debt. Ineffective portions are recognized in income. Cash payments made or received upon<br />

termination of these financial instruments are classified as an investing activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows.<br />

The effective portion of settlement payments made or received upon termination are amortized to interest expense over the<br />

term of the underlying debt and are classified as a financing activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows.<br />

Quantitative Disclosures Related to Derivatives<br />

SCE&G was party to natural gas derivative contracts for 2,490,000 DT and 2,460,000 DT at December 31, 2011 and 20<strong>10</strong>,<br />

respectively. Consolidated SCE&G was a party to interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges with aggregate notional amounts<br />

of $471.4 million and $421.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 20<strong>10</strong>, respectively.<br />

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