For weeks, Dominion Energy has been at the center of heated hearings before the South Carolina Public Service Commission, grappling with a contentious proposal for a utility rate increase.
Since the hearings began, dozens of South Carolina residents have passionately opposed the rate hike, arguing that such an increase would place undue financial burden on families already struggling with economic challenges.
On Tuesday, Dominion Energy officials returned to the commission with a revised proposal, offering a slight reduction in the rate increase originally sought.
President of Dominion Energy South Carolina, Keller Kissam, defended the rate increase, highlighting the company's investments over the past four years.
Throughout the hearings, the commission questioned Dominion Energy's rationale for such a significant rate hike, pressing for transparency and accountability regarding the company's financial decisions.
With hearings scheduled to continue, the outcome will significantly impact thousands of South Carolina residents and businesses, shaping the future of utility rates in the state.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story as the commission deliberates on Dominion Energy's rate hike proposal, balancing the needs of the utility and the interests of consumers in South Carolina.
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