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News & Events

YEC CEO Craig Spencer in the supply warehouse

Transitions: Meet your new CEO

Be sure to read on for an extensive Q&A with York Electric’s new CEO, Craig Spencer, in which he discusses his vision for York Electric, […]
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Grow your summer savings

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh, homegrown food. It’s remarkable how just a few seeds and some water can […]
Women and men holding a large presentation check payable to WYCAA in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars

Giving money, getting money

Giving money Employees make donation for the Western York County Agriculture Arena York Electric presented a $15,000 donation from co-op employees for the planned Western […]
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Teachers, apply now for a Bright Ideas classroom grant

York Electric Cooperative and our Operation Round Up Trust Board work together to offer grants of up to $1,000 for local teachers to fund innovative […]
Paul Basha poses with his dog

Gone fishin’, among other things

For a guy, who grew up in Mt. Pleasant with a love of the water, and who put himself through school by working on a […]
The winner of the Enlighten contest poses with his winning book

Local 4th grader wins state book challenge

Every year, EnlightenSC invites 4th and 5th grade students across South Carolina to participate in the annual Children’s Book Challenge, a competition that encourages children […]
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York linemen compete in rodeo

The Fourth Annual South Carolina Lineman’s Rodeo, held March 15–16 at Berkeley Electric Cooperative in Monck’s Corner, brought together lineworkers across the state to showcase […]
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Annual Meeting recap

York Electric’s 2024 Annual Meeting took place on Wednesday, May 1, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Friday, May 3, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and […]
Linemen are seen clearing trees

Clearing the path to reliability

Members depend on York Electric to deliver safe, reliable power to their homes and businesses. An important part of meeting that responsibility is regularly trimming […]
Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina and Central Electric Cooperative logos

S.C. Electric Co-ops Support Lawsuits Challenging EPA Power Plant Regulations

South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are supporting a pair of lawsuits that challenge the legality of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new regulations on fossil fuel […]
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Our energy future

We all like knowing when folks have our back. It’s nice to solidify support with like- minded people who value the same things you do, […]
Line graph showing cost trends from 2012-2023 for co-op materials: 25 kva pad mount transformer, underground primary wire, and 15 kva overhead transformer.

YEC Managing Rising Costs

It’s no surprise that things cost more since the pandemic. Our grocery bills are higher, fuel prices are higher and even going out to eat […]