MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to submit an application to the S.C. Public Service Commission related to the potential expansion of the utility’s Rainey Generating Station, located in Iva, S.C. Specifically, the…
Summer vacations are coming to an end. Soon, the classrooms and halls around South Carolina will fill with excitement as students and teachers return to explore the new school year. We at Santee Cooper know how important and rewarding teaching…
The Santee Cooper summer student program has been impactful for both employees and interns. Interns are gaining real work experience, creating connections, and learning about Santee Cooper as a whole. The program is approximately two months long and allows college…
Santee Cooper welcomed 14 new students to the Power Associates Scholarship Program during its annual Power Associates Signing Day at the utility’s headquarters. Through the program, Santee Cooper awards scholarships to recipients pursuing a 2-year associates degree or a line…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – As of noon today, Santee Cooper ended the controlled spill at the Santee Dam. System Operations will continue to monitor inflows into the Santee Cooper Lake system. Santee Cooper’s dams and dikes are secure. Spilling is…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Increased rainfall in the Santee Cooper watershed and upstream lake operations has resulted in increased inflows into the Santee Cooper Lake system. Due to elevated lake levels, the St. Stephen hydro units have been operating around…
As we continue to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Debby , it is very important to understand that downed power lines are extremely dangerous. Here are some key safety tips to keep in mind if you encounter one. Keep…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper is closing its Myrtle Beach retail office on Oak Street Thursday, Aug. 8, in anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Debby. The storm is expected to bring flooding and wind to the area.…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Increased rainfall in the Santee Cooper watershed and upstream lake operations has resulted in increased inflows into the Santee Cooper Lake system. Due to elevated lake levels, the St. Stephen hydro units have been operating around…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper team members are prepared for the anticipated effects that Tropical Storm Debby may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their…