Tag: Berkeley Electric Coop

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Berkeley Electric Coop: Rates Stable, Growth Increasing

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting of Members on Saturday, November 11th at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. During his keynote speech, CEO Dwayne Cartwright assured members that there is no need for rate increases in the coming year and predicted stable rates for the next several years. Cartwright also noted that early next year Berkeley […]

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Shots Fired At Berkeley Electric Co-Op Line Workers

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Two people are in handcuffs after shots were fired at a group of Berkeley Electric Cooperative line workers in the Cross area. “What we do know is that there were no injuries reported and that we have two subjects detained,” stated Chief Deputy Mike Cochran with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting reportedly happened near the intersection of […]

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Berkeley Electric Coop To Restructure Rates For Customers

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–As of January 1, 2017, Berkeley Electric Cooperative will be restructuring its rates by unbundling the energy charge on its members’ bills. This restructuring will only affect residential and small commercial accounts. The restructuring is primarily centered on what is currently known as the “Facilities Charge.” This charge covers the fixed costs of providing service to our members […]

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No Rate Increases For Berkeley Electric Cooperative Members

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Good news for Berkeley Electric Coop members. BEC officials announced Thursday that members will not see any rate increases in the coming year. CEO Dwayne Cartwright originally made the announcement during its ‘Annual Meeting of Members’ on Saturday, November 12th at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. Cartwright also highlighted the cooperative’s numerous community initiatives such as the […]