Moncks Corner, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel are making preparations for the anticipated effects that Hurricane Elsa may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power…
Business is booming in South Carolina and it’s no secret why. With a growing economy, affordable energy and plenty of incentives, our state is an ideal location for any business looking for a new home. Here are just a few…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has contracted for its share of 425 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale solar power that will be added to the utility system in 2023, through several projects to be built across a wide swath…
With the weather warming and school out, more people will find themselves headed to the pool. It’s a perk of summer and something many of us have waited for all winter. Whether it’s a laidback float on the water or…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper is reopening Old Santee Canal Park’s facilities on June 21, 2021. This includes all buildings, bathrooms, picnic shelters and the park’s popular canoe rentals. Unvaccinated guests are asked to wear a mask inside buildings.…
Maybe you’ve noticed? The grass is greener, the vegetation is fuller, the thermometer is rising and so is the humidity. It all points to one thing – summer! Summertime is perfect for day trips to the beach, hiking and backyard…
Camping any time of year is an exciting escape. Summer is especially fun as warm weather allows for lots of outdoor activities. But things can get tricky if you’re camping on the coast, during hurricane season . Areas far inland…
Ford has finally announced its long-anticipated electric version of the popular F-150 truck – the F-150 Lightning. With the rising number of electric vehicles on the market, and other big names such as Tesla announcing their plans for an electric…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – To help broadband providers more quickly build out retail service to unserved areas of South Carolina, Santee Cooper is now accepting applications from broadband providers interested in access to the utility’s excess fiber and transmission infrastructure.…
Reliability to our customers is very important to us, and we work year-round on maintaining our infrastructure while using improved technologies to help us manage power outages. Hurricane season begins on June 1 and continues through November, and we’re prepared.…