Porter v. South Carolina Public Service Commission

MOORE, Justice:

This is a water and sewer rate case. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further findings.

FACTS

In December 1993, respondent/appellant Carolina Water Service (Company) commenced this action seeking an increase in various fees. The total requested revenue increase was $804,492. By order dated May 31, 1994, respondent Public Service Commission (Commission) granted an increase of $664,542. The circuit court affirmed. Appellant (Advocate) appeals the calculation of rate base on several grounds and contests the amount allowed for Company’s new account charge.1

DISCUSSION