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Safety and Reliability

Electricity Safety

Our electric system includes high-voltage equipment and high-risk areas. Use extreme caution when working or playing near them.

Generator Safety

If you plan to use a portable generator, follow our checklist of important safety precautions. Plus, learn about generator loans.

Hurricane Safety

We continually monitor weather conditions and prepare in advance. We suggest you follow our tips to stay safe during a hurricane.

Storm Center

Be ready for severe weather with our emergency kit checklist, live outage map, and tips on preparedness.

Avoid Scams

Imposter scams are the number one type of fraud consumers report to the FTC. We'll teach you how to outsmart the scammers.

Call SC811 before you dig

SC811 Call Before You Dig

If you plan to dig or excavate, it's important to get in touch at least 72 hours in advance.

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Tree Trimming & Power Lines

If you clear your yard or land of trees, there are some things you need to be aware of — power lines.

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Right of Way Clearing

We're committed to providing safe, reliable service, and that includes vegetation management.

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Energy Theft & Tampering

Theft includes vandalizing property and diverting power from another member’s home.

Beat the Peak Contest

Want a chance to win a VISA gift card?

Sign up for Beat the Peak today for your chance to win a $500 VISA gift card or a $100 VISA gift card! Find details and enter at EnergySmartSC.org/Contest. Hurry!

It's all so easy:

  • SIGN UP to receive peak alerts that predict times of high energy use.
  • DELAY electricity use during these times.
  • HELP hold down the cost of power for all members.
  • CONTEST DEADLINE: Sunday, December 15th at 11:59PM
ACSI® 2023 Award

Coastal Electric Cooperative Earns An ACSI® 2023 Customer Satisfaction Award

Coastal Electric Cooperative earns this award based on data modeled by the ACSI® in 2023. Award criteria are determined by the ACSI based on customers rating their satisfaction with CEC in a survey independent of the syndicated ACSI Energy Utility Study. For more about the ACSI, visit www.theacsi.org. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC.