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 Recently, the utility upgraded outdated electric vehicle chargers across Horry County.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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit as much as decorating – well, maybe the never-ending loop of TV movies, but decorating is definitely a close second. Every year, we grab our boxes of various items from holidays past and…
A few weeks ago, we featured a blog about how Santee Cooper has been making the switch to smart meters, including some of the advantages smart meters have over the old technology of analog meters. We have since completed the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina utilities have joined with South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) for Utility Scam Awareness Week (November 15-19, 2021) to warn consumers about utility imposter scams as consumers…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – South Carolina-based real estate developer Magnus Development Partners completed the purchase of 10+ acres on Camp Hall’s Campus 1, where they plan to break ground before the end of this year. “We are pleased to welcome…
If it were up to me, I’d eat Thanksgiving dinner for every meal. Unfortunately, my wife seems to think the novelty would wear off quickly. She has a point. There’s something magical about the way your favorite foods served with…