MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Taking the next step in the potential sale of two partially built AP1000 units to Brookfield Asset Management, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a formal feasibility…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved $1.7 billion in non-fuel operations and maintenance costs and capital spending for 2026, as part of its annual budget review for the utility. Of that total, approximately $1.1…
The holiday season is a prime time for fraudsters — not just with shopping scams, but also utility impostor scams. Scammers know people are busy, stressed and distracted, and they exploit that with calls, texts, email or even visits claiming…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Celebrate The Season is back for a 15th year of warming hearts, creating special memories, and supporting local charities. The festival has donated $1.3 million to local charities since 2011, and all ticket proceeds this year…
Whether you’re hosting the feast, traveling to family or simply taking time to rest — a little planning can help you stay comfortable and save energy. And while we gather in the kitchen or around the dining room table, there…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Beginning Nov. 3, 2025, Santee Cooper plans to treat approximately 900 acres of mixed strands of the invasive aquatic plants giant salvinia and water hyacinth. Teams will be applying treatment near Low Falls, Packs and Elliots…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors advanced key energy projects today that will help meet South Carolina’s growing energy demands and open the door for further economic development. Earlier today, the board approved Santee Cooper’s participation…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”) to guide final, exclusive…
South Carolina is growing — and so is the demand for reliable, affordable electricity. As new homes, businesses and industries move in, Santee Cooper is preparing today to meet the energy needs of tomorrow. That’s why we’re investing in new…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Beginning Oct. 20 and continuing for approximately two weeks Santee Cooper will increase water releases through the Spillway to about 2,400 cubic feet per second (cfs), up from a normal flow of about 600 cfs. At…