MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel are making preparations for the effects anticipated winter weather may have on Santee Cooper’s electric system. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source,…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Winter is here, and that means cold temperatures can drive up electric bills. Heating and cooling typically accounts for a high percentage of a home’s electric use, and the colder it is outside, the harder your…
When cold weather arrives, your heat pump works harder than normal to keep you and your home comfortable. This is because there’s a larger gap between inside and outside temperatures. Your heat pump, overall, is relatively efficient. It works by…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Pinopolis Lock will be closed for maintenance Thursday, Jan. 8, through Friday, Jan. 23. For updates on the lock, boaters can call 843-899-LOCK (5625). The lock, part of the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric and Navigation Project,…
Winter is on the way, and even short cold snaps in South Carolina can drive up your energy bill. These quick tips can help you stay warm, safe and efficient all season. Let the Sun Help: Open curtains and blinds…
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…