South Carolina State Commission of Forestry

Santee Cooper is South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility and serves 146,000 residential and commercial customers in Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry counties. The utility also generates the power distributed by the state's 20 electric cooperatives to more than 650,000 customers in all 46 counties. Nearly 2 million South Carolinians receive their power directly or indirectly from the company. Located in Moncks Corner, S.C., Santee Cooper is one of 23 public power entities in South Carolina and is the second-largest public power utility in the country.

Operational for more than 65 years, the Tri-County Electric Cooperative provides a range of electric services to assist with the economic development of Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Kershaw, and Sumter counties in South Carolina. It operates Palmetto Economic Development Corporation, which is a marketing organization. The cooperative has implemented an automated meter reading by a power line carrier. The Tri-County Electric Cooperative works with a team of more than 50 staff members. It provides online bill payment options. The cooperative serves Zeus Industries and Southeast Frozen Foods. The Tri-County Electric Cooperative is a part of the South Carolina Power Team. In addition, the cooperative serves several industrial parks.

Edisto Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative headquartered in Bamberg, S.C. The organization provides energy and related solutions to residential, industrial and commercial consumers. It serves the cities of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton and Orangeburg, S.C. Edisto Electric Cooperative s services include security lighting, surge guard, levelized billing and Internet access. Members may participate in innovative programs and services tailored to meet specific needs. The organization is governed by a board of directors composed of members who are elected by their peers. Edisto Electric Cooperative was founded in 1939.