Cooperative News

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 […]

More than a coin: how Central’s challenge coins tell our story

May 4, 2026

At Central Electric Power Cooperative, the work we do every day matters—to our member cooperatives and ultimately to the people and communities they serve. While […]

Our planet, our power: how we’re building a greener South Carolina together

April 22, 2026

Earth Day is a time to recognize progress and renew our commitment to take care of our environment. At Central, we are focused on delivering […]

The modern lineworker: celebrating the backbone of our grid

April 18, 2026

When most people think of a lineworker, they picture someone climbing a wooden pole to repair the damage after a storm. But there is a […]

Pilot Programs Supporting Smarter Energy Use

March 26, 2026

This year, Central Electric Power Cooperative is launching a series of pilot programs designed to better understand how emerging technologies, flexible resources and new rate […]

2025 Annual Report Video

March 24, 2026

At Central, success starts with one principle: when unified cooperatives cooperate, we’re able to achieve more together. Since our founding, our role has been focused […]

Ask the Expert: Why meter data matters

March 20, 2026

Meter data may not always be visible to the people who flip the switch, but it plays a critical role in how electricity is delivered, managed and billed across South […]

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