Duke Energy Carolinas is asking the Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve a rate increase of 7.6%, which amounts to about $10.38 per month for the average residential customer. The company serves customers living in the Upstate, including Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson counties.
Duke Energy Carolinas says the rise in rates will cover efforts to strengthen the company’s grid, serve a growing customer base, improve storm readiness and maintain/enhance their generation; however, The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) has intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the PSC Duke’s request.
Customers have opportunities in October and November to be heard on the requested rate increase. All hearings will be held in-person, but customers can choose to testify virtually at the Thursday, November 13th hearing…