Together, we operate the largest electric distribution system in the state. More than 1.5 million South Carolinians in all 46 counties use electricity from electric cooperatives. 

Youth & School Programs

Youth Tour in S.C.

  • Teachers, apply for D.C. trip

    October 20, 2011 Want a fun-filled, FREE trip to our nation's capital? If you're a S.C. high school teacher, you can apply for the 2012 Washington Youth Tour. Read More

  • Teen's facebook effort pays off

    October 04, 2011 The efforts of this Washington Youth Tour student made big things happen for her favorite charity. See what she did. Read More

  • Hilton Head teen wins scholarship

    June 24, 2011 This rising high school senior got more than she expected during a trip to Washington, D.C. Read More

  • S.C. teen to return to D.C.

    June 24, 2011 This rising high school senior will represent S.C. in the national Youth Leadership Council. See why. Read More

  • 2010 Youth Tour in HD

    August 02, 2010 If you've ever wondered what happens when 1,500 high school students descend on Washington, D.C. at once, you're about to find out. Read More

  • Representing S.C. in D.C.

    July 14, 2010 Find out why this Horry Electric Cooperative delegate is heading back to Washington, D.C. Read More

  • Meet the Roommates

    May 26, 2010 Dozens of rising high school seniors are about to take a trip to Washington, D.C., courtesy of their local electric cooperatives. Before the big trip, they met at Fairfield Electric Cooperative in Blythewood to get to know each other. Read More

  • 2009 Washington Youth Tour

    June 25, 2009 Forty-three high school students from across South Carolina spent a week in June in our nation's capital. See what they did. Read More

  • Student represents S.C. in D.C.

    July 25, 2008 This Upstate teen isn't yet old enough to vote, but he is making an impact in Washington, D.C. See how. Read More

  • Youth Tour Contacts

    June 01, 2008 The annual Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by the electric cooperatives of South Carolina, is a week-long, all expenses paid trip to the nation's capital each summer for rising high school seniors. Read More

Calendar of Events

  1. Apr
    03
    Horry Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting

    Annual membership meeting takes place today at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

     

     

    Myrtle Beach

Washington Invasion Find out what happens when dozens of S.C. high school students take over Washington, D.C.