SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (SCE&G)	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	5,000,000
Restricted Stock Units
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	1,000,000

- Definition

The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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