South Carolina’s Public Service Commission (PSC) is hosting a public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. in Charleston County Council Chambers (4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston) on Dominion Energy’s proposed 12.73% residential rate hike.
Rate Increase Details
The utility seeks approval to add ~$19.98 to the average monthly bill (1,000 kWh usage), citing surging electricity demand and infrastructure needs like post-Hurricane Helene recovery. Commercial/industrial hikes would range 5.9-14.9%.
Participation Info
Preregister to speak via email ([email protected]), phone (803-896-4120), or PSC online survey—pre-registrants go first, then walk-ins. Full docket, Dominion filing, and details are on the PSC website. More hearings: Bluffton/Aiken (early April), Columbia (May 12-13).
Timely Lowcountry alert amid your SC news focus—voice concerns before potential July hikes. Check psc.sc.gov for updates.
