Aiken Dominion rate hearing is April 28. Proposed bill increase is 11.47%
Aiken residents can comment April 28 on Dominion Energy South Carolina’s pending rate case at the Aiken County Government Center at 6 p.m.
Aiken residents have one more chance on Tuesday, April 28, to speak directly on Dominion Energy South Carolina’s pending electric rate request. The South Carolina Public Service Commission customer hearing is set for 6 p.m. at the Aiken County Government Center.
This is not a final decision. It is a public hearing tied to the utility’s request, which regulators still have to review before they decide whether any increase will be approved.
What Dominion is asking for
According to the commission’s amended notice of filing and public hearings, Dominion Energy South Carolina is seeking a change that would raise average retail electric revenues by 11.47% if approved. The notice also says a typical residential customer could see about $19.98 more per month under the proposal.
The same notice says the timing would be tied to July 2026 billing if regulators approve the request. That means the higher bill would not start now, and it would not apply unless the Public Service Commission signs off on the case.
The commission’s filing materials make clear that the example monthly increase is just that — an example. It is not a guarantee that every household will see the same amount. Actual bills can vary based on usage and customer class.
Why the Aiken hearing matters
For Aiken households, this is the practical part of a utility rate case. Electric bills are one of the recurring costs that can quickly affect a household budget, especially for families, renters, retirees, and small businesses watching overhead costs closely.
The hearing gives customers a chance to tell regulators how a proposed increase could affect them. It is meant to build the public record before the commission reaches a final ruling.
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has also said it will represent consumer interests in the filing, adding another layer of public scrutiny to the request.
How to take part
The Aiken session is a customer hearing, which means residents can attend and make comments in person. The commission’s notice also includes participation instructions for the broader case record, so customers who cannot attend still have a way to follow the proceeding.
For Aiken readers, the key dates are simple: the hearing is Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at the Aiken County Government Center. The utility’s proposed increase is still pending, and any bill impact depends on what regulators decide next.
If you want to weigh in on an issue that could affect monthly electric costs, this is the local hearing to watch.
