Cooperative News

National Co-op Month: celebrating the cooperative difference

October 1, 2026

October is National Cooperative Month, shining a light on the impact of the cooperative model and the people behind it. Across South Carolina, 19 local […]

Google grant helps Berkeley Electric members make energy upgrades

September 16, 2026

Volunteers from Google, Berkeley Electric Cooperative and Hope Repair take part in a service project following the tech giant’s announcement of a $500,000 grant to fund energy-efficiency upgrades for the co-op’s members. (Photo Courtesy: Google)

First generator pilot test delivers early lessons 

September 14, 2026

Backup generators are a familiar part of commercial and industrial (C&I) operations. Central is exploring how generators already installed at C&I facilities could serve as […]

The cooperative commitment: concern for community in action 

September 10, 2026

At Central Electric Power Cooperative, our mission goes beyond generation and transmission work.   One of the seven cooperative principles that guides our work is Concern […]

Central named one of SC Best Places to Work for 10th consecutive year

September 8, 2026

Central Electric Power Cooperative is proud to announce that for the 10th consecutive year, our organization has been recognized as one of the Best Places to […]

One student, one unforgettable journey: Annie McAlister represents Central on the 2026 Youth Tour

July 1, 2026

For more than 60 years, the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has given high school students from across the country the opportunity to experience history, leadership […]

Ask the Expert: turning data into decisions

June 22, 2026

Every day, Central employees use their expertise to support our members, strengthen the electric grid and keep the cooperative running efficiently. Through our new Ask […]

From Standby to Strategy: Central Electric Repositions Commercial Generators

June 11, 2026

Central Electric Power Cooperative is piloting a new approach to grid resilience by tapping an often overlooked asset already sitting behind the meter: commercial backup […]

Smart ways to lower energy use this summer

June 4, 2026

As temperatures rise across South Carolina, so can your energy use. Summer is often one of the most expensive times of the year to cool […]

Why SC electric cooperatives support the Canadys project

May 20, 2026

Central Electric Power Cooperative President and CEO Rob Hochstetler penned a Post and Courier guest column detailing why South Carolina’s electric cooperatives support a proposed […]

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