Solar power is a very important sustainable energy resource. According to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy , in 2020 solar power provided an estimated 97.2 gigawatts of electricity, which is enough to power 18 million average American…
On Aug. 24, Santee Cooper joined utilities across the nation to celebrate National Hydropower Day. This is important nationwide because hydropower is America’s first renewable resource and still plays an important role in the country’s electricity story. It’s also important…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Continuing its work to reduce debt and costs to customers, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $430 million in bond sales today that will do three things: Refund $174 million of existing debt at lower…
The U.S. Congress officially designated Aug. 26 as “Women’s Equality Day” in 1973, commemorating the 19 th Amendment that granted women the right to vote. This year happens to be the 101 st anniversary of the amendment, and while progress…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – In recognition of America’s first renewable, Santee Cooper is joining utilities across the nation to celebrate National Hydropower Day on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Santee Cooper’s Jefferies Hydroelectric Station at the Pinopolis Dam has been providing clean,…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Pinopolis Navigational Lock on Lake Moultrie at Jefferies Hydroelectric Station will be out of service beginning 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, through noon on Thursday, Aug. 26, for planned maintenance. The Lock system will…
Santee Cooper has a long tradition of supporting South Carolina education. We provide a wide range of educational materials and opportunities for educators and students to learn more about Santee Cooper, electricity, electrical safety, and more. All our resources, lessons…
Although the official hurricane season began on June 1, the more severe storms usually don’t impact South Carolina until months later. And even if a hurricane does make landfall earlier in the season, it’s typically not as strong due to…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper will be conducting aerial herbicide treatments, by helicopter, on 580 acres of giant cutgrass and giant salvinia around areas in Lake Marion throughout the month of August. The treatment is intended to improve public…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper contracted with Lee & Associates, a commercial real estate firm, to lead the sale of retail parcels at Camp Hall’s Village Center. “We are pleased to partner with Lee & Associates, a world-class commercial…