Dialogue
Fueling station of the future
Electric cars are gaining market share at an accelerating pace, but charging stations lag behind. What will that mean for consumers and electric cooperatives in South Carolina? Read more
Rhythms of my grandparents
In times of strife, we can all take comfort in—and learn valuable lessons from—the hard-won wisdom of our elders. Read more
Not your grandfather’s annual meeting
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperatives have developed new ways to hold annual meetings and trustee elections to ensure member-owners stay firmly in control of all business affairs. Read more
A season of gratitude
As we close the books on a tumultuous year, let’s all take time to count our blessings. Read more
The cooperative way
When hurricanes devastated the Gulf Coast, linemen from South Carolina’s electric cooperatives offered hope and a helping hand as they restored power in Alabama and Louisiana. Read more
Voices of the new generation
What do South Carolina high school students have to say about the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out in a series of podcasts sponsored by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina. Read more
Left behind without broadband
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are ready and able to bring much-needed broadband service to rural communities Read more
Seek first to understand
Some of South Carolina’s greatest writers offer insights and inspiration that can help us navigate today’s troubling times. Read more
In crisis, comes opportunity
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives take an innovative digital approach to our annual youth programs that introduce high school students to state and national leaders. Read more
Praying for something better
With important issues stalled in the General Assembly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, electric cooperatives remain committed to doing what’s best for our members. Read more
Market forces and deregulation
In the new energy economy, both consumers and suppliers will find themselves in non-traditional roles. Read more
Questioning deregulation
Lawmakers will need to ask some hard questions before attempting to alter South Carolina’s electricity market. Read more
Overpriced tulips and our energy future
The utility sector is changing and electric cooperatives are working with the state legislature to study what that means for co-op members. Read more
Sharing stories from the heart
The new year is full of opportunities to tell the old stories that define who we are and remind us that anything is possible. Read more
Doing well by doing good
Giving back is rewarding in its own right, but for Rachel Larson, a senior at Aiken High School, her community spirit has been recognized with a $5,000 college scholarship. Read more
By the numbers
To celebrate National Co-op Month, here are 10 reasons to love your local electric cooperative. Read more
Recovery without stigma
Overcoming addiction can be a painful process, but the road to sobriety is easier thanks to organizations like The Courage Center. Read more
Honoring their sacrifice
South Carolina Women Involved in Rural Electrification (SCWIRE) honor the memories of our military men and women who gave their lives in service to others. Read more
Picturing the past
South Carolina’s not-for-profit electric cooperatives need your help finding historic images of rural South Carolina. Read more
‘The privy project’
Made possible by co-op electricity, “snap on” bathrooms brought modern indoor plumbing to many rural South Carolina homes. Learn how these low-cost renovation projects were part of Gov. John West’s anti-poverty initiatives from 1971–1975. Read more
