A Twist on Resolutions for 2022
Happy New Year! You may be as excited as I am to bid 2021 adieu and welcome in 2022. With the new year comes new resolve. As you think about making changes for the new year, I’d like to suggest…
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Last Minute Gifts for Your Energy-Efficient Friend
As 2021 comes to a close, you may be scrambling for a last-minute present for your family holiday get-together or looking ahead at all the weddings and graduation parties on the calendar for next year. Either way, ENERGY STAR® certified…
Jamison Solar Farm Becomes First Gold Certified Solar Habitat
Santee Cooper’s Jamison Solar Site, a 1.2-megawatt facility located on 5.4 acres near the I-26 and Hwy 601 interchange in Orangeburg, has become South Carolinas first Gold Certified Solar Habitat site. “We are pleased that Jamison Solar Farm is the…
Santee Cooper Board names new President and CEO
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved the hiring of Jimmy Staton, a utility executive with extensive experience in electric and natural gas operations in the Midwestern United States. He starts March 1. The Board…
Smaller Appliances Can Mean Bigger Savings
It’s the time of year when most of us are spending a lot more time in the kitchen and that could mean higher energy bills. We already provided some high-level tips for you in a previous blog , but it’s…
Santee Cooper Donates Electric Vehicle Chargers
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper is helping make owning – or at least charging – an electric vehicle a little easier. Recently, the utility upgraded outdated electric vehicle chargers across Horry County. Santee Cooper, in conjunction with Plug-in Carolinas,…
Are You Prepared for Old Man Winter?
Looks like we made it through another hurricane season! I’m beginning to think I’m good luck because we haven’t had a major storm since I moved to the state. That said, winter is just around the corner, and it’s important…
Pinopolis Lock Maintenance Outage Extended
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Pinopolis Navigational Lock on Lake Moultrie at Jefferies Hydroelectric Station is currently out of service for a maintenance outage. The maintenance outage has been extended to Jan. 15, 2022. Once the lock reopens, winter operating…
Santee Cooper Board approves 2022 Budget
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a $2.1 billion budget for 2022. The 2022 budget includes $1.8 billion for the electric system, $9.8 million for the water systems, and $312.7 million for capital expenditures.…
Start a Snowball Effect for Winter Energy Savings
The best time to prepare for winter is before winter arrives. Unfortunately, we’ve already seen some wintery temperatures, but it’s not too late to make some changes that will help save on energy and electrical costs. Follow these tips and…
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