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We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our report dated February 29, 2012, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and affiliates, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 2011, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.