Caring for our Community

How much do you think it would cost to help a family put a hot meal on the table? How about keeping an elderly couple warm at night? A light for a student to see his homework? Collectively, not much.…

How much do you think it would cost to help a family put a hot meal on the table? How about keeping an elderly couple warm at night? A light for a student to see his homework? Collectively, not much.…

Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, is a day dedicated to honoring all military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. It is more than just a holiday – it’s a day dedicated to showing gratitude and…

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – For 30 years, Santee Cooper has provided safe and affordable drinking water to the people of Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Summerville and Berkeley County. Since beginning operations on Oct. 1, 1994, the Santee Cooper Regional Water…

When it comes to home safety, most people think about smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and security systems. However, one critical feature that often gets unnoticed is the GFCI outlet – an unsung hero in protecting your home from electrical…

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Put on your favorite costume and bring the family to Old Santee Canal Park from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 29 for the 2nd annual Truck or Treat. At this free event, visitors will get an up-close-and-personal…

Utility companies deliver electricity to homes via overhead or underground power lines, and each method offers customers advantages and disadvantages. The decision to use one over the other often depends on several factors, including cost, location, and reliability. Introducing Underground…

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has strengthened its generation management team with the recent appointments of Darla Barnette as Manager of Renewable Generation and Ged Moree as Manager of Winyah Generating Station. Both appointments took effect Sept. 28. These…

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper team members are making preparations for the anticipated effects Hurricane Milton may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power…

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper today stopped its controlled spill out of Lake Marion. The utility started spilling on Sept. 26 to prepare for water flows coming from North Carolina and heading downstream into Lake Marion after Hurricane Helene.…

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper is partnering with The Sustainability Institute to give income-eligible customers free energy-efficient upgrades and help all customers become more energy efficient. The Sustainability Institute’s Energy Assistance Program offers free energy-efficiency workshops open to all…