S.C. Code Ann. § 58-27-920
The Commission may, after a preliminary investigation and upon such evidence as to it shall seem sufficient, order any electrical utility to put into effect such a schedule of rates as shall be deemed fair and reasonable, within such time as may be prescribed by order of the Commission, which shall be not less than fifteen days, and an attested copy of the order shall be served upon such utility by registered mail or otherwise as provided by law.