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Small Business Energy Saver Program

Making energy-efficient upgrades could help your business's bottom line - and our program could pay some of the costs.

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New Base Rates

New rates will take effect on bills rendered on or after April 1, which includes March usage.

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Defeat The Peak

Defeat The Peak

Shift your energy use and bank the savings.

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Marketplace

Marketplace

Santee Cooper's online one-stop, energy-saving shop offers residential customers easy access to affordable, energy-efficient products, most at discounted prices or with automatic rebates.

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ChargeSmart

Our voluntary time-of-use EV rates offer deep discounts when you charge overnight.

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Small Business Energy Saver Program

Making energy-efficient upgrades could help your business's bottom line - and our program could pay some of the costs.

Learn More

power lines over sunflower field

New Base Rates

New rates will take effect on bills rendered on or after April 1, which includes March usage.

Learn More

Defeat The Peak

Defeat The Peak

Join the friendly rivalry between the Santee and the Coopers to see who can save the most. The families are full of easy, helpful tips on how you can save energy during Peak Hours to Defeat The Peak. By shifting the use of energy-guzzling appliances, including the clothes dryer, dishwasher and water heater, you can join the Santees and Cooper and Bank The Savings. See what other ideas they have to help you Defeat The Peak. 

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Mobile App

At Your Fingertips

MEL (My Energy Link) is our customer service website and mobile app, designed with you in mind. At home or on the go, MEL can help you view your energy use, compare your bills with other customers, sign up for payment notifications, pay your bill and more. If you haven’t signed up for MEL, sign up today!

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Rebates and Programs

We believe it’s important to help our customers save energy and money. That’s why we offer energy-saving solutions for your home and business. Our Energy Advisors are ready to help you with rebates, low-interest loans, House Calls, energy-saving tips and more. Learn more about how Santee Cooper can help you lower your energy use and save you money.

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Storm Center and Outages

When outages happen, Santee Cooper works to restore your power as quickly as possible. Learn more about reporting and viewing outages, our power restoration process, and tips on how you can keep yourself and your family safe around electricity.

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Don't Get Burned: Watch Out for Utility Scams This Summer

June 18, 2025

Don't Get Burned: Watch Out for Utility Scams This Summer

As temperatures soar, so do reports of utility scams. Scammers often take advantage of high energy ...

Defeat The Heat: A Guide to Summer Savings

June 11, 2025

Defeat The Heat: A Guide to Summer Savings

When it’s summer in South Carolina, your first instinct may be to pump up your AC and tackle that ...

Reduce Your Risks on the Water With These Boating Safety Tips from Santee Cooper

June 2, 2025

Reduce Your Risks on the Water With These Boating Safety Tips from Santee Cooper

It’s that time of year again — summer is revving up, and so are our boats! If you are a boating ...

Recognizing Heat Safety Week: May 19-23, 2025

May 20, 2025

Recognizing Heat Safety Week: May 19-23, 2025

Santee Cooper is proud to join the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and ...

Backup Plans and Power Protection: Get Ready for Hurricane Season

May 14, 2025

Backup Plans and Power Protection: Get Ready for Hurricane Season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be a busy one. Colorado State University ...

Pinopolis Lock Closed for Maintenance

May 7, 2025

Pinopolis Lock Closed for Maintenance

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Pinopolis Lock will be closed for maintenance beginning Monday, May 12, ...

Initial RFP Process Sees Strong Interest in Unfinished Nuclear Units

May 6, 2025

Initial RFP Process Sees Strong Interest in Unfinished Nuclear Units

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has received a robust response to its initial request for ...

Don't Risk It - Call 811 Before You Dig

May 6, 2025

Don't Risk It - Call 811 Before You Dig

Spring projects, landscaping improvements, or even simple home renovations can require digging – ...

Attention Boaters: Santee Cooper Announces 2025 Summer Operating Hours for Pinopolis Lock

May 5, 2025

Attention Boaters: Santee Cooper Announces 2025 Summer Operating Hours for Pinopolis Lock

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has announced its summer operating hours for the Pinopolis ...