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Filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No. 333-145208-01


South Carolina Electric and Gas Company

FINAL TERM SHEET

Dated: January 7, 2008

Issuer: South Carolina Electric and Gas Company

Size:
$250,000,000

Maturity:
January 15, 2038

Coupon (Interest Rate):
6.05%

Yield to Maturity:
6.057%

Spread to Benchmark Treasury:
172 basis points (1.72%)

Benchmark Treasury:
4.75% U.S. Treasury due February 15, 2037

Benchmark Treasury Price and Yield:
106-25/4.337%

Interest Payment Dates:
January 15 and July 15, commencing July 15, 2008

Redemption Provision:
Make whole call at Adjusted Treasury Rate +30 basis points (0.30%)

Price to Public:
99.903%

Settlement Date:
January 14, 2008

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