Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative ⚡️

FIELD REPORT 📝 Instrumentation Department Supervisor Matthew Martin recently gave us an on-the-job look at what a regulator changeout looks like. These massive regulators keep voltage at a constant level, no matter the user demand on the system. It was awesome to see these guys…

Happy (Belated) National Ice Cream Day!🍦 Field crews celebrated with an ice-cold treat following this afternoon's safety meeting. Some even snuck two desserts. 😁

One more hot day to start the work week, but we hopefully get a break from the heat during the middle part of the week. In the mean time, whatever you do, make sure you DON'T leave your kids or pets in your hot car today! Check the back seat! #scwx #ncwx #gawx #cltwx

This afternoon looks like another hot and humid one, with the apparent temperature climbing above 100 F in many places outside the mountains, at least until one of numerous thunderstorms comes along to briefly cool it off. Let's be careful out there! #scwx #ncwx #gawx

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 📷 Marnie has the final meter on our system in Pickens County as you head into North Carolina. She's been part of the co-op family for over 30 years now, and has lived quite a life. Whether they work in the field or construction planning, Marnie is known by…

In 2024, major announcements stood out across South Carolina’s electric co-op-served communities. Meyn America, LLC announced their expansion in Oconee County, served by @blueridgecoop, with $50M investment & 172 jobs. Read more: tinyurl.com/mwsd527w

Inside this month's SC Living magazine is an essential article about who owns what when it comes to utility equipment! This information can be important to remember after severe weather passes through. Our co-op is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power…

Great to spend some time @blueridgecoop on the trail with SC7, especially the brave linemen who work hard to keep our lights on. We must continue our work — collaborating with SC energy companies — to ensure we have reliable, affordable, and abundant energy in SC.

It was a privilege to be recognized as the honorary team of the day at Tuesday's SC7 Expedition at Jones Gap State Park. Over the past week, we've had the chance to participate in several outdoor events highlighting our state's natural beauty and the pledge to conserve it.…

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across the western Carolinas & NE Georgia this afternoon and evening. While the overall threat is highest over the I-77 corridor, severe storms could develop anywhere across our area.

It was wonderful to be with @SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin and the SC7 team today hiking at Jones Gap — a stone’s throw away from my home in the Upstate. Eco-tourism is a critical part of our economy and a wonderful way to experience all the natural beauty South Carolina has to…

Happy Fourth! 🔴⚪🔵 Emergency crews are on standby for any outages that may happen today. Report outages by calling 888-BLUERIDGE or using the mobile app. Please do not report outages to us over social media. Have a safe Independence Day! 🎆🗽🎇

CLOSURE: Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Emergency crews are on standby for any outages that may happen. Report outages by calling 888-BLUERIDGE or using the mobile app. We will reopen our offices in Pickens and Westminster at 8…

A cold front brings a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms today. Main hazards are damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall. Isolated flash flooding is possible. Storms should start after 4pm in the mountains and move east through midnight. #scwx #ncwx #gawx

We aren't on the coast, but hurricanes still impact our homes and businesses. Be prepared with the @SCEMD's Hurricane Guide when tropical weather arrives again! 🌀 Download the SC Emergency Manager app on Google Play or the App store to build your personal emergency plan, find…

📅Looking for some fun and local outdoor exercise this summer?☀️ ➡️ The 5th annual South Carolina 7 (SC7) Expedition kicks off on Tuesday, July 1st, at Oconee Station State Historic Site! ➡️ This month-long celebration of our state's natural beauty will begin with a 3.5-mile…

1:36 P.M. UPDATE: Service has been restored. Thank you for the grace as we worked with our power supplier to solve this issue!

We’re aware of a widespread outage impacting approximately 8,000 of our members in various areas of Pickens County. This is due to a transmission line issue from our power supplier, taking several of our substations offline. Our system engineers are actively working with Duke…

Forecasters are tracking two hazards across South Carolina today: dangerous heat and the threat of severe weather. Stay weather aware and make sure you have at least two ways to receive emergency alerts. #SCWx #SCTweets #HeatSafety #Severeweather #SouthCarolina

Our power producers continue to face strain on the grid and request load relief as extreme temperatures persist. Help reduce strain on the grid and your energy bill by following these five simple tips to prevent your HVAC from overworking. Find 96 other energy-saving ideas here:…