GREENVILLE, SC, March 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has scheduled a virtual public hearing in response to requests from Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) for approval by Solar Choice network measurement pilots and rate tables.
The virtual public hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2021, from 9 am-1pm and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Persons wishing to testify before the PSCSC regarding the proposal may do so at this hearing, but must notify the PSCSC of their intention to testify at the latest 4:45 pm on April 20, 2021. Visit the PSCSC websites on the subjects (DEC and DEP) to learn more about how to participate.
In September, DEC and DEP reached an agreement with leading solar installers, environmental groups and advocates for renewable energy 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 support the state’s continued commitment to the development of solar energy.
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Duke Energy is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing the electricity grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding the natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves. The regulated services of the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit serve 7.8 million retail electricity consumers in six states: North Caroline, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to 1.6 million customers in five states: North Caroline, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities in the United States, as well as energy storage and micro-grid projects.
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