Letters: SC PSC isn’t scrutinizing SCE&G sufficiently

The Public Service Commission’s approval of SCE&G’s latest rate hike request is outrageous. Customers have faced a cumulative 35 percent increase in our bills since 2008 just to finance the two nuclear power plants in Fairfield County.

Two laws need to be rescinded: 1. The Base Load Review Act, which allows utilities to increase rates for financing and construction without even guaranteeing a project will be completed or that ratepayers will benefit; 2. The appointment of Public Service Commissioners by the Legislature with no vote from the public.

I do not believe the PSC fully considered the public arguments against the project, as evidenced by its unanimous approval, which continues to date as rates continue to skyrocket.

This story was originally published October 20, 2015 at 3:15 PM.