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Letter to PSC on Duke Energy Charging Stations Proposal

June 13, 2023 Jocelyn G. Boyd, Esquire Chief Clerk & Administrator Public Service Commission of South Carolina 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 Columbia, South Carolina 29210 RE:      Joint Application of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC for Approval of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program Docket No.  2022-158-E Dear Ms. Boyd: On […]

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Comprehensive settlement in Duke Energy Progress rate case to be presented next Tuesday

Press Statement For Immediate Release January 9, 2023 Contact: Frank Knapp 803-600-6874 fknapp@scsbc.org Below is a statement of Frank Knapp, president and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC).  The rate hearing for Duke Energy Progress’s request for increasing rates began today, January 9th, at the SC Public Service Commission (PSC). 

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Like what we do?  Support us with a small donation.

January 2, 2023 The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce (SCSBCC) has a BIG agenda in 2023.  If you are not a dues-paying member, your small-dollar donation can help. LEARN MORE AND DONATE SCSBCC not only advocates for small business, we run like a small business on a small budget…so every dollar is critical.

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2025 Issues

ENERGY -Reduce the energy needs of low income households to reduce the needs for more energy generation and put more money into local economies creating jobs. The Tennessee Valley Authority recently reported on its program that averaged a 25% reduction in energy use by participating low income households.  The Legislature should create a study committee

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Door closing on small businesses for affordable health insurance

12/28/22 The SC Small Business Chamber has called thousands of small businesses across the state in 2022.  We told them about affordable, quality health insurance for the owner and employees through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Hundreds asked to be contacted to see how the federal subsidies can reduce their health insurance costs or enable

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The Gift of affordable, quality health insurance

FREE WEBINAR: December 19th, 11AM Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n_ZBUZi5Vwm7vI9LfTAldTnA949zf19NTAFRuP5FjUc/ Tis the season for giving and receiving. Join our webinar on December 19th at 11AM to learn about an important no-cost gift you can give to your employees. You might also find the gift of affordable, quality health insurance for you and your family is a gift you

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Rock Hill’s WRHI shares info on federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Listen.

November 23, 2022 SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Frank Knapp traveled to Rock Hill to talk about the federal Health Insurance Marketplace with WRHI’s Lucas McFadden and Ashley Lang on Palmetto Mornings. Listen (9 minutes) https://cts.vresp.com/c/?SCSmallBusinessChamb/94d03d92a3/TEST/53f802cdf7

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Federal Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment-pace up 40% compared to last year

On November 18, President Biden announced that the number of new enrollees who have signed up for high-quality, affordable health insurance on HealthCare.Gov is up almost 40% compared to the same time last year. Let us hook you up with a SC Primary Health Care Association representative who can answer all your questions about getting

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Issue Advocacy INDEX

Since 2000 the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has been successfully advocating for state and federal policies in the best interest of small businesses. Below is a review of past and current major issues.  Click on the heading to learn more about the issue. ————————————————————————————————————————————– Affordable Health Insurance Climate Change and Sea Level

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Why SC might reject Duke Energy utility merger combination if it impacts ratepayers there

Charlotte Business Journal November 11, 2022 By John Downey North Carolina is behind the push to merge Duke Energy Corp.’s Carolinas utilities. But South Carolina regulators would have to approve the merger also, and that state will likely present the most obstacles. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress each operate their electricity distribution and

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