The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has scheduled a customer public hearing in Docket No. 2026-61-G, which involves Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.'s request for an adjustment of rates and charges, including a request for an increase to natural gas rates. In their application, Piedmont proposes an overall average increase in revenues of 6.3%, or approximately $16.2 million. More details can be found in the Notice of Filing and Public Hearings at this link and in the Company’s application at this link.
This customer public hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, and will continue on Wednesday, July 15th only if all slots for the 14th fill up. Times for the hearing follow:
Date | Time |
| Tuesday, July 14th | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Tuesday, July 14th | 4 p.m.-8 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 15th ***if needed*** | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 15th ***if needed*** | 4 p.m.-8 p.m. |
This customer public hearing will be held at the Commission’s Hearing Room (101 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210) and will be virtual or in-person, meaning ratepayers can provide testimony either by attending in-person or registering to deliver virtual testimony via telephone or WebEx.
To preregister to speak virtually or in-person, interested ratepayers can:
- E-mail communications@psc.sc.gov; or
- Complete the survey at this link; or
- Call 803-896-7829.
For more information, please reach out to the Commission at contact@psc.sc.gov or at 803.896.5100.