Public Hearings Scheduled for Dominion, NextEra Merger; SCDCA to Offer Webinar on Utility Ratemaking Process
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers in the proposed merger of Dominion Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy, Inc. Dominion Energy serves 820,000 customers living in 24 South Carolina counties from the Midlands to the Lowcountry.
If the Public Service Commission (PSC) approves the merger, Dominion would become a subsidiary of NextEra. The companies say the merger will strengthen Dominion’s ability to meet customer demand and provide other customer benefits. The proposal includes an average $10 per month bill credit for residential electric customers over two years after the merger is complete. For more information on the company's request, click here.
Customers have opportunities to testify before the PSC during public hearings in Aiken, North Charleston, and Columbia at the following locations:
| Date of Hearing | Time | Location | Type of Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 5th | 6:00 p.m. | Aiken County Government Center County Council Chambers 1930 University Parkway, 3rd Floor Aiken, SC 29801 |
In Person |
| Thursday, November 12th | 6:00 p.m. | Lonnie Hamilton III, Public Services Building Charleston County Council Chambers 4045 Bridgeview Drive, 2nd Floor North Charleston, SC 29405 |
In Person |
| Tuesday, November 17th | 6:00 p.m. | SC Department of Archives and History Auditorium 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223 |
In Person |
| Tuesday, December 8th | 9 a.m. - Noon 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Public Service Commission Hearing Room 101 Executive Center Drive Columbia, SC 29210 |
In Person or Virtual |
Those who would like to testify at a session can preregister through the following methods:
To view the PSC Docket, click here.
SCDCA has the duty to educate consumers on what is happening at the PSC and other agencies taking actions that may affect them. Join us Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. for a free webinar “Consumers and the Utility Ratemaking Process.” The webinar will walk consumers through the regulatory process, how utility requests are considered, the Department's involvement and how consumers can take part in the process. Register here to watch/listen from any computer or smartphone.
To learn more about the Department's utility intervention role, view this Spotlight (PDF).
About SCDCA
Established in 1974, DCA has more than fifty years of experience in protecting South Carolina consumers while recognizing those businesses that act honestly and fairly. Cultivating a marketplace comprised of well-informed consumers and businesses prevents deceptive and unfair business practices, allows legitimate business activity to flourish, resulting in the promotion of competition and a healthier economy.
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