
Press Releases & Statements

Santee Cooper Approves MOU with Brookfield Asset Management to Proceed with Feasibility Study
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Taking the next step in the potential sale of two partially built AP1000 units to Brookfield Asset Management, the Santee…

Santee Cooper Board Approves 2026 Budget
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved $1.7 billion in non-fuel operations and maintenance costs and capital spending for…

Celebrate The Season Returns Nov. 28 to Dec. 30
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Celebrate The Season is back for a 15th year of warming hearts, creating special memories, and supporting local charities. The…

Santee Cooper Will Treat Invasive Plants
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Beginning Nov. 3, 2025, Santee Cooper plans to treat approximately 900 acres of mixed strands of the invasive aquatic plants…

Santee Cooper Board Approves Key Projects To Meet Future Electric Demands
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors advanced key energy projects today that will help meet South Carolina’s growing energy demands…

Santee Cooper Selects Brookfield Asset Management to Proceed with Nuclear Project
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of…

Santee Cooper to Begin Sturgeon Habitat Study on Santee River Oct. 20
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Beginning Oct. 20 and continuing for approximately two weeks Santee Cooper will increase water releases through the Spillway to about…

Santee Cooper Begins Winter Peak Hours Nov. 1
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. –Starting Nov. 1, Santee Cooper peak hours for residential customers will shift to 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. as energy demands…

Santee Cooper Announces 2025-2026 ENVOY Class
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has selected 13 participants for the 2025-2026 ENVOY class, an outreach and education program that offers a comprehensive,…

Old Santee Canal Park’s Tinsel Trot is Back for the Holidays
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – It’s time for that holiday twinkle of family-friendly fun at Old Santee Canal Park’s Tinsel Trot fun run and walk…
