H5283

SC Utility Citizens Council

Introduced·2/26/26

Establishes the South Carolina Utility Citizens Council to advise the Public Service Commission on energy affordability and efficiency.

The bill establishes the South Carolina Utility Citizens Council as an independent advisory body to the South Carolina Public Service Commission. The council will consist of fifteen members representing various stakeholder groups, including low-income households, moderate-income households, senior or medically vulnerable consumers, and small businesses. The council will develop statewide energy affordability metrics, advise the commission on utility rate filings, energy efficiency programs, and service quality, and publish an annual report.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 4

Scrivener's error corrected

Mar 24

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Dillard, Jones

Feb 26

House

Introduced and read first time