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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Central adopts new rate for data centers, other major power users

March 18, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have adopted a new rate that makes permanent their existing practices that protect Palmetto State families and businesses […]

Together as one voice: advocating for South Carolina cooperative members

February 25, 2026

2026 Co-op Day at South Carolina State House On February 19, 2026, Central Electric Power Cooperative attended the 2026 Co-Op Day, alongside electric cooperative leaders […]

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