What is "FOIA?" “FOIA” stands for the “Freedom of Information Act” and refers to a 1978 South Carolina Act to increase transparency in government. The Act allows any member of the public to submit a Freedom of Information request to a state …
SC Utility Consumer runs a blog series called "Utility Tools" that walks consumers through definitions, concepts, and ways to participate in the regulatory process. This month, we're spotlighting their information on testifying before the …
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has scheduled four days of public night hearings in Docket No. 2023-70-G, which involves Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.’s request for a rate increase in its natural gas rate schedules and tariffs. These …
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has scheduled four days of public night hearings in Docket No. 2023-70-G, which involves Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.’s request for a rate increase in its natural gas rate schedules and tariffs. These …
On September 27th, 2022, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (“PSC”) approved an area code overlay for the existing 864 area code that includes the larger cities of Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, as well as other communities in the …
You might already know that the Public Service Commission of South Carolina regulates electric companies, wastewater and sewer companies, and some telecommunications providers, but you might not be aware that the agency also regulates transportation …
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has scheduled a virtual and in-person customer public hearing on March 21st and 23rd in Docket No. 2021-324-WS. These hearings will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on the 21st and the 23rd (if …
The Public Service Commission has scheduled a public hearing in Docket No. 2021-210-E, involving the PSC's jurisdiction over electric vehicle charging stations, for June 21st. 2022 at 10 a.m. For more details, including how to participate as a …
A tumultuous year saw changes within our state and within the Public Service Commission; as we head into 2021, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some of the highlights of 2020 and outline how the agency has adapted to continue providing effective and …
At their Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 27th, the Public Service Commission issued Order No. 2021-64, which established virtual public hearings in Docket Nos. 2020-265-E and 2020-264-E on April 21st, 2021. These two dockets both involve solar …
The PSC is hiring for a full-time position of Program Manager III. Qualified applicants are encouraged to review the job expectations and apply at this link. The application closes at 11:59 PM on 6/24/2021. The Public Service Commission is committed to …
The PSC periodically gets questions from consumers about concepts and terminology related to utility regulation. We answer these questions in blogs posts on the SC Utility Consumer website and sometimes feature these responses to frequently asked questions …
Four Commissioners Elected to the PSC Pictured (clockwise from left): Commissioners Mike Caston, Headen Thomas, Carolee Williams, and Delton Powers, Jr. In September, the General Assembly elected four new Commissioners to the Public Service Commission. The …
Energy Freedom Act Set to Have Impact on SC Utilities The passage of House Bill 3659, which was signed into law in May of 2019 as Act 62, The Energy Freedom Act, will have an effect on the regulation of renewable energy and public utilities in our state. …
PSC Announces Hiring of Power Advisory, LLC PSC Launches New Capabilities, Streamlines Processes In September, the Public Service Commission rolled out changes to the Docket Management System and their latest technological capacity, the ability for …
Commissioners Elect Interim Vice Chair During the regular Commission Business Meeting on December 18th, Commissioners voted to elect Commissioner Florence P. Belser as Interim Vice Chair during Commissioner Justin Williams' scheduled military leave. …
On April 25th, the "ten-digit dialing" program will launch in the 803 area code, which includes the following counties: York, Lancaster, Chester, Lexington, Richland, Fairfield, and Kershaw. Essentially, this rollout means you'll now dial the …
PSC Elects New Chair, Vice Chair At the June 3 rd Commission Business Meeting, the Commissioners of the PSC voted to nominate a Chair and Vice Chair, to take effect on July 1st, 2020. Commissioner Whitfield opened the proceedings with his nomination of …
