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 Solar’s network metering pilots and tariff tables Choice.
The virtual public hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2021, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Those who wish to testify before the PSCSC about the proposal may do so at this hearing, but must notify the PSCSC of their intention to testify.
If you want to speak, you will need to register by sending an email to [email protected] or calling (803) 896-1972 before 4:45 pm on April 20.
When calling or emailing, you will need to provide your name, the phone number you want the Commission to call and your physical address.
On the day of the hearing, a Commission representative will call you when it is your turn to speak. You will be called in the order you signed up.
As soon as you are on the line, the representative will connect you to the Commission’s call line, at which point you will pause to take an oath and provide the court reporter with your name, location and status as a Duke client. After taking office, you can speak for up to three minutes and share your views with the Commission.
In September, DEC and DEP reached an agreement with major solar energy installers, environmental groups and renewable energy advocates that, if approved by the PSCSC, will create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in South Carolina.
The proposed plan – Solar Choice net metering – 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 to Duke Energy through from the Web.
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.
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