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Coronavirus: Phone Scammers Target Berkeley Electric Members

Berkeley Electric Cooperative is warning members to be on the lookout for phone scammers trying to take advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Scammers are actively threatening members with having their electrical service cutoff unless immediate payment is made over the phone. In response to the pandemic, Berkeley Electric announced it was suspending disconnections for nonpayment on March 14. The […]

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Berkeley Electric Temporarily Closes Offices; Suspends Disconnects

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Effective Monday, March 16, Berkeley Electric Cooperative closed all district offices to walk-in service because of the spread of the coronavirus. Drive-thru services will remain open. According to BEC officials, this is a proactive step to protect the health of the cooperative’s members and employees and is expected to last at least two weeks. The cooperative […]