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

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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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Health insurance, electric rate hikes and Santee Cooper covered in WRNN interview

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November 10, 2022 Dave Priest and Joe Catenacci interviewed SC Small Business Chamber president/CEO Frank Knapp on WRNN’s (Myrtle Beach) “The Hot Talk Morning Show”. Three important issues were discussed: –The federal Health Insurance Marketplace for small business owners and employees to get affordable, quality health plans. –Duke Energy Progress’s electric rate hike proposal of …

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Another regulatory victory for the SC Small Business Chamber

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The South Carolina Public Service Commission has approved the settlement reached between the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy, SC Office of Regulatory Staff and other intervenors in Duke’s recent rate hike request. This is another big victory for the work of the SC Small Business Chamber. Our track record of successfully …

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Opposing Duke Energy’s Rate Hike

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On Saturday, the president and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce filed his direct testimony in Duke Energy ‘s electric rate case before the state’s Public Service Commission. Duke is seeking a 15.1% average increase for all customers and 14% for small businesses.  Mr. Knapp’s testimony argues that the company’s request …

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Public Hearing on Duke Energy’s Proposed Rate Hike Thursday in Anderson

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Public hearings on Duke Energy’s proposed average 15.1% electric rate hike continue tomorrow night, June 27th,  in Anderson. That hearing will start at 6 PM in the Anderson Civic Center, Ballrooms A&B, 3027 MLK Jr. Blvd., Anderson. Attend the hearing and let the SC Public Service Commission know how you feel about the rate hike. …

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Public Hearing on Duke Energy’s Proposed Rate Hike Tonight in Greenville

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Public hearings on Duke Energy’s proposed average 15.1% electric rate hike continue tonight in Greenville. That hearing will start at 6 PM in the Greenville County Council Chambers, 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400, Greenville. Attend the hearing and let the SC Public Service Commission know how you feel about the rate hike. The SC Small …

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Public Hearing on Duke Energy’s Proposed Rate Hike Tonight

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Public hearings on Duke Energy’s proposed average 15.1% electric rate hike start tonight in Spartanburg. That hearing will start at 6 PM at the Tracy Gaines Building (auditorium) located at 800 Brisack Road, Spartanburg. Attend the hearing and let the SC Public Service Commission know how you feel about the rate hike. The SC Small …

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