Duke Power Co. v. Public Service Commission

Chandler, Justice:

The Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order holding that the City of Gaffney (City), a supplier of electricity, was not required to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Certificate) to extend its electric service beyond corporate limits. From an affirmance by the Circuit Court, Duke Power Company (Duke) and Broad River Electric Cooperative (Co-op) appeal.

We reverse.

FACTS AND BACKGROUND

In 1985 Hamricks, Inc. (Customer) constructed an industrial facility in the northeast quadrant of the Interstate 85 (1-85) — S. C. Highway 105 (Hwy. 105)…