Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest utility, approves a rate hike starting April 2025, raising the average bill by $11.

Santee Cooper, South Carolina's largest utility, has approved a rate hike set to take effect in April 2025, marking the first increase since 2017. The average residential customer's monthly bill will rise by about $11, totaling around $126. The new rates aim to maintain bills below state and national averages, address growing demand, and meet new regulations. The changes include a lower energy charge, higher customer charge, and a new peak-hour demand charge of $8.00 per kilowatt. Critics argue the changes could negatively impact businesses and confuse customers.

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