MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – As of 6 a.m. today, Santee Cooper went to Operating Condition (OpCon) 1 alert status. Hurricane Helene created a significant event on the Santee Cooper electric system. Damage assessment and restoration are ongoing and expected to…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper team members are making preparations for the anticipated effects Hurricane Helene 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…
Electric energy vampires, devices that consume power even when turned off or in standby mode, drain electricity and contribute to waste. Fortunately, several effective strategies can mitigate the impact of these devices and lower your electricity demand . Here are…
While the temperatures might still feel like summer, fall is just around the corner, officially beginning on Sept. 22. For many in South Carolina, the arrival of fall means slightly cooler days and crisp, refreshing nights—perfect for spending time outdoors…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County’s role in the American Revolution will be in focus as the Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center, Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust, and Old Santee Canal Park present “Colonial Day and Fort Fair Lawn” on…
Santee Cooper’s Biological Services team initiated conservation efforts in South Carolina to protect the declining American eel population. Maintaining our lakes requires keeping invasive species like the giant salvinia fern out and propagating native species, like the American eel. Our…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Richardson Landing located on Lake Moultrie will be closed through the end of September for excavating maintenance to remove sand that continues to build up at the landing. Richardson Landing, a public landing in Bonneau,…
As the Atlantic hurricane season continues, Santee Cooper remains committed to delivering the reliable energy our customers count on through the year. From June 1 through Nov. 30, the unpredictable nature of severe weather demands our attention and proactive measures.…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – As the new school year begins, educators from 14 school districts and 29 different schools across the state are ready to share energy lessons gained as part of Santee Cooper’s Energy Educators Institute program. The Institute…
As we enter a time where technology is at the forefront of everything we do, Santee Cooper recently collaborated with Horry Telephone Cooperative ( HTC ) to complete a broadband project that brought much-needed internet access to the residents of…