Our Partners

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (Central) is a wholesale electric generation and transmission owned by South Carolina's 19 independent distribution cooperatives. Since 1948, Central has served the needs of the South Carolina electric cooperatives through power supply, transmission, renewable energy, carbon reduction and economic development.

Central exists solely for the benefit of its members, and we’re proud to represent the interests of our member-cooperatives. Central and its statewide cooperative partners have played a crucial role in supporting the ever-changing South Carolina landscape, including the state's exponential growth over the past decade. These organizations play a critical role in ensuring we continue to provide low cost, reliable electricity to our members.

South Carolina’s electric cooperatives

These not-for-profit and member-owned cooperatives serve more than 2 million South Carolinians throughout the 46 counties. They are responsible for distributing power to consumer-members and own and operate more than 79,000 miles of power lines, making it the state’s largest power distribution system. The 19 electric cooperatives also invest millions into their communities to bolster infrastructure, improve sites, and, most importantly, support their members.

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The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc.

The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc. (ECSC) is the electric cooperatives’ statewide service and trade association. Members of ECSC include 18 member-owned electric cooperatives, one wholesale power supply cooperative, one transmission service cooperative and one materials supply cooperative. ECSC provides member cooperatives with essential services such as communications and legal services, personnel training, safety programs and public and government relations.

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South Carolina Power Team

The South Carolina Power Team is a full-service, non-profit economic development organization representing the state’s consumer-owned electric cooperatives serving 70% of the state’s land mass. The mission of the South Carolina Power Team is to facilitate the growth of jobs, investment and electric load through the attraction of new industrial and commercial activity, as well as the expansion and retention of existing businesses and facilities in the service areas of the electric cooperatives throughout South Carolina.

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CEEUS

CEEUS, Inc., is a member-owned electrical supplier for electric cooperatives, municipalities, and electric utilities throughout South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Their mission is to efficiently and effectively supply customers with the materials and services needed to support their communities. Instead of buying directly from suppliers, customers rely on CEEUS’ buying power to offer material at a more cost-effective price point. CEEUS is integral in keeping prices low for customers while introducing innovative technologies and solutions.

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New Horizon Electric Cooperative

New Horizon is a leading cooperative service provider of substation design, project management, construction, maintenance and testing for the five distribution cooperatives in South Carolina's Upstate region. New Horizon uses the latest technologically engineered software, products and practices to deliver affordable and reliable energy to the S.C. electric cooperatives and their members.

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