South Carolina Electric Cooperative Facts

Statistics current as of September 2026

How many electric distribution cooperatives are members of ECSC?

There are 19 consumer-owned electric distribution cooperatives in South Carolina; 18 are members of ECSC.

How many South Carolinians receive electricity from electric cooperatives?

Nearly 2 million.

How many electric accounts do they serve?

More than 850,000.

How many counties do they serve?

All 46 South Carolina counties.

How much of South Carolina's land area do electric cooperatives serve?

Approximately 70%.

How many miles of distribution lines do South Carolina's electric cooperatives operate?

More than 74,000