Last month, the Public Service Commission told you about the 839 overlay and the new ten-digit dialing procedure. In two weeks, ten-digit dialing becomes mandatory. Here are the basics of what this means for you: Who does this affect? If you live in one of the counties—Chester, Richland, Sumter, Aiken, and Allendale—marked in blue…
Difficult times require informed, responsive plans. The Public Service Commission has been working on a response to the coronavirus outbreak that will ensure the safety of the public and the continuance of the agency’s mission. On March 19th, Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference to update the public on South Carolina’s response to the…
With the COVID-19 virus causing disruption in South Carolina, the Public Service Commission elected to reschedule their public night hearing in Docket No. 2019-281-S from March 12th to March 19th. The PSC postponed this meeting in order to gather more information on the rapidly-evolving situation involving the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and to put…
As Commissioners, one of our most vital duties is to ensure that the ratepayers have a say in the deliberations that will determine what they pay for their utilities. To make sure your voice is heard, and that your experiences are considered, we host periodic public night hearings at which attendees are encouraged to share…
Each month, we’ll be featuring a basic question we get asked by SC utility consumers. Have a question for us? Follow us on Facebook at SC Utility Consumer and on Twitter @UtilityConsumer to ask us directly! From Randy Randall, Chair of the Public Service Commission and District 3 Commissioner: The Public Service Commission, which you’ll…