The South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSCSC) has scheduled a virtual public hearing in response to requests from Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) for the approval of the Solar Metering Pilot and Tariff Tables Choice.
The proposed plan could be the next generation of net energy measurement for the Carolinas, a billing process that credits small customers with solar roof panels for the excess electricity they generate and supply Duke Energy through the network.
In September, DEC and DEP reached an agreement with solar installers, environmental groups and advocates for renewable energy that, if approved by the PSCSC, aims to create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in South Carolina.
The agreement is based on the goals of the South Carolina Energy Freedom Act (Law 62). The 2019 legislation is the result of a collaborative and bipartisan effort to develop the next steps for energy policy in South Carolina that supports the state’s continued commitment to the development of solar energy.
The virtual public hearing is scheduled for April 21. Persons wishing to testify before the PSCSC about the proposal may do so at this hearing, but must notify the PSCSC of their intention to testify by 20 April.
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