Russia’s targeting of the electrical grid in Ukraine as winter approaches is designed to inflict suffering on civilians. If you would like to support Ukrainians with a charitable contribution, the Charity Navigator website is a great place to learn about your options. Continue reading

The World Cup Group Stage begins this week of November 21, 2022, and the United States is playing in Group B Accordingly, I will be out of the office with limited access to cell phone service and email on the following dates and times: Thank you for your understanding. Continue reading

The S.C. State Energy Office has issued the S.C. Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative’s report on the future of electric vehicles in South Carolina. Among its recommendations: Read the full report. Continue reading

The New York Times reports the recently enacted “Inflation Reduction Act” offers several incentives for energy efficiency and conservation. If you are considering an upgrade, you should take them into account. The White House has a website that provides information on these programs. Continue reading

The European Union is adopting sweeping measures to respond to skyrocketing energy prices. The Wall Street Journal reports that today, ministers of the European Union asked the European Commission to draft plans to cap revenue earned by nuclear, renewable, and other non-gas electricity producers. They also adopted measures to help financially impaired utilities and reduce… Continue reading

As reported by SCNow: “If approved by the PSCSC, the total net impact of the proposed increase to residential customer bills is 14.7%. Commercial and industrial customers will see an average increase of around 7.8% (actual rates vary by customer class and size). If approved, the charge for a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt… Continue reading

Today’s New York Times reports that British energy regulator, Ofgem, is forecasting an 80% increase in household electricity and natural gas bills next year. A typical household would see its bills rise to £3,549 ($4,188) from £1,971 ($2,326). This comes on the heels of a 54% increase last April. According to the New York Times,… Continue reading

PSC practitioners anticipate updates to DMS much as the rest of the world hangs on the latest version of IOS. We just received notice of these new enhancements coming on Monday, July 18th: Removal of the ability to efile in multiple dockets at one time. This change is necessary to reduce duplicate email notifications and… Continue reading

Attorney General Alan Wilson joined eleven of his counterparts in a brief opposing the Department of Energy’s 2022 energy efficiency standards ( “Energy Conservation Program: Product Classes for Residential Dishwashers, Residential Clothes Washers, and Consumer Clothes Dryers.”) for dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers. The new rule would repeal a 2020 rule that relaxed stricter appliance… Continue reading