Municipal Golf Course and Maybank Highway Underground Utility Conversions
Charleston
Summary
City Council is reviewing a new 20-year franchise agreement with Dominion Energy and Berkeley Electric Co-op. The agreement sets a 5% franchise fee and establishes a dedicated matching fund for burying power lines to improve storm resilience.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates approximately $15 million annually in franchise fees, with millions directed toward matching underground utility funds over 20 years.
Charleston residents and property owners who will benefit from more reliable power and buried lines protected against storm damage.
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