Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland – and can cause major damage to the electric system. Understanding hurricane warnings is crucial for safety during hurricane season, and being prepared if your electricity goes out…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Camp Hall Commerce Park has been named No. 6 best industrial park in the nation in Business Facilities Magazine’s 20 th Rankings Report, the magazine’s annual assessment of economic development and location leaders. Camp Hall has…
With the Fourth of July approaching, fireworks are a staple as part of many celebrations. However, fireworks start an average of 19,000 fires each year. Knowing the risks of fireworks and how to prevent them is the key to having…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper is providing an opportunity on July 18 for the public to learn more about its resource planning initiatives and to comment on its 2024 Annual Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update that will be filed…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – With even hotter temperatures forecast beginning this weekend through next week, Santee Cooper encourages customers to take steps to save energy without sacrificing comfort. “When temperatures rise, typically, power bills also rise,” said Vicky Budreau, Chief…
Utility scams are a growing concern, affecting thousands of people each year. We have even heard from you that scammers are active and trying to use various tactics to deceive our customers into paying bogus bills or sharing personal information.…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper received the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program developed by Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works Association, and associated Partner organizations to guide water utilities toward improving water quality…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has announced its summer operating hours for the Pinopolis Navigational Lock on Lake Moultrie at Jefferies Hydroelectric Station. Effective immediately, the lock will be operated from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (or 30 minutes…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Today the Santee Cooper Board of Directors received proposed rate changes and approved a months-long public comment process so customers can review and provide input on those proposed changes. Santee Cooper needs to invest in its…
What is Electricity Demand? Electricity is flowing constantly to supply power to our homes and businesses. Electric utilities like Santee Cooper need to plan for covering both electric consumption and electric demand. Electric consumption and demand are different in that…