Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina

@SCcooperatives

The association of 18 not-for-profit electric cooperatives that together deliver power to 2 million South Carolinians across all 46 counties.

South Carolina, USA

Joined September 2017

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · 22 h

We're expecting a significant heat wave over the weekend and into next week. While we can't control the weather, we can control our energy use during extreme heat. Here are five tips to help you avoid sticker shock on your next electric bill.

SCcooperatives's tweet image. We're expecting a significant heat wave over the weekend and into next week. While we can't control the weather, we can control our energy use during extreme heat. Here are five tips to help you avoid sticker shock on your next electric bill.

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Jul 23

Berkeley Electric Cooperative (@BerkeleyElectr3) will use a $250,000 Google grant to help Lowcountry families make energy efficiency improvements and other home repairs, Live 5 reports. live5news.com/2025/07/09/ber…

SCcooperatives's tweet card. Google announced it will be funding $250,000 to Berkeley Electric Cooperative to support energy improvements, home repairs and community services for households in Berkeley County.

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Jul 22

Aiken Electric Cooperative's response to Hurricane Helene was featured in the @aikenstandard. "We had 40 years of electric infrastructure destroyed in four hours." postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/…

SCcooperatives's tweet card. Aiken County is expecting its post-Helene cleanup cost to be approximately $10 million, down significantly from the original estimate of around $25 million.

Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Jul 8

Laurens Electric Cooperative (@LaurensElectric) recently raised $21,000 for charity, including a fund that helps families that struggle to pay their electric bills. The @gvljournal has the story: greenvillejournal.com/community/laur…

SCcooperatives's tweet card. “This year’s turnout and amount raised was the highest yet in the 20-plus years we’ve been hosting the tournament,” said David Hammond of Laurens Electric.

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Jul 7

Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative CEO Bob Paulling went on camera with @WLTX for a story on how S.C. utilities are responding to outages caused by summer storms. wltx.com/article/news/l…

SCcooperatives's tweet card. Summer storms in the Midlands cut power to thousands on Wednesday, with some outages lasting days.

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Jun 18

South Carolina electric cooperative leaders are in Columbia today as Gov. @henrymcmaster holds a ceremonial signing of the S.C. Energy Security Act, a new law that will ensure the Palmetto State has access to reliable power for years to come

SCcooperatives's tweet image. South Carolina electric cooperative leaders are in Columbia today as Gov. @henrymcmaster holds a ceremonial signing of the S.C. Energy Security Act, a new law that will ensure the Palmetto State has access to reliable power for years to come

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Jun 8

South Carolina's co-ops are sending these 71 high schoolers to DC where they will experience the trip of a lifetime. They'll head to DC June 15. We wish them the best of luck and safe travels!

SCcooperatives's tweet image. South Carolina's co-ops are sending these 71 high schoolers to DC where they will experience the trip of a lifetime. They'll head to DC June 15. We wish them the best of luck and safe travels!

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Apr 11

Berkeley Electric Cooperative is awarding more than $50K in grants to 46 local teachers through its Bright Ideas program. "By supporting our teachers, we are investing in our economy and our community’s advancement,” co-op CEO Mike Fuller told @Live5News. live5news.com/2025/04/09/ber…

SCcooperatives's tweet card. Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. is honoring Lowcountry educators by awarding over $50,000 in grants to 46 teachers at the Bright Ideas 5K on Saturday.

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Apr 2

When big businesses get a special deal, local folks get stuck with the bill. SC’s electric cooperatives are fighting back against a proposal that would raise costs for families and small businesses. Act now and protect your community. voicesforcooperativepower.com/tell-your-sena… @voices4coops

SCcooperatives's tweet image. When big businesses get a special deal, local folks get stuck with the bill. SC’s electric cooperatives are fighting back against a proposal that would raise costs for families and small businesses. Act now and protect your community. voicesforcooperativepower.com/tell-your-sena…
@voices4coops

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Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina@SCcooperatives · Mar 24

Electric co-op lineman from across the state came to York, SC, this weekend to compete in the 5th annual S.C. Lineman's Rodeo. It was a chance for them to show off their skills in front of their friends and families. Congratulations to all the winners!

SCcooperatives's tweet image. Electric co-op lineman from across the state came to York, SC, this weekend to compete in the 5th annual S.C. Lineman's Rodeo. It was a chance for them to show off their skills in front of their friends and families. Congratulations to all the winners!

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