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Notice of Hearing: Consideration of Utility Standards Required by Law

11/5/2009


City of Rock Hill Consideration of Certain Utility Standards As Required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Independence and Security Act of 2007

Please take notice that the City of Rock Hill will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 155 Johnston Street.  The purpose of this public hearing is: (i) to discuss and consider alternative fuel source and  fossil fuel generation standards in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (APURPA@) and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and (ii) to discuss and consider integrated resource planning; rate design modifications to promote energy efficiency investments; smart grid investments; smart grid information; and additional incentives for recovery, use and prevention of industrial waste energy standards in accordance with PURPA and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Written comments should be submitted on or before the hearing and may be mailed to: PURPA Hearing Coordinator, P.O. Box 11706, Rock Hill, SC 29730-1706 Attn.: Mike Jolly.

Copies of both the 2005 and 2007 PURPA Consideration Reports are available at the City of Rock Hill=s Utility Department, 349 Columbia Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29731-1706.