Santee Cooper – Myrtle Beach Operations Center

Santee Cooper - Myrtle Beach Operations Center is an electric utility company in Myrtle Beach, SC. As part of Santee Cooper, the state's largest public power and water provider, this location supports the utility's operations in Horry County. Santee Cooper has served the state since 1934, supplying electricity to more than 2 million people and acting as the ultimate source of power for approximately 200,000 retail customers across Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry counties. The utility also provides wholesale water to consumers in Berkeley, Calhoun, Dorchester, and Orangeburg counties, as well as the Town of Santee. With a workforce of more than 1,600 professionals, the organization focuses on delivering reliable electric and water solutions while managing major infrastructure projects, including the Fairfield County Nuclear Units transaction and the Canadys natural gas station.

The Myrtle Beach Operations Center is situated at 1935 10th Ave N, directly adjacent to Highway 17 and Mr. Joe White Avenue. The site is located about a quarter of a mile from Myrtle Waves water park and Snake Mountain tower. Ripken Pond and the Cal Ripken Experience sports center are also within a half-mile of the operations center.

Santee Cooper is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors, including members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate, as well as ex officio representatives from Central Electric Power Cooperative. The utility maintains a strong legacy of public service, having been established by the SC Legislature to bring electricity to rural areas. Today, it stands as one of the nation's largest public power utilities and the only large electric utility headquartered in SC. The organization continues to invest in energy efficiency programs, such as the Small Business Energy Saver Program and Santee Cooper Rewards, which offer incentives for smart thermostat enrollment and energy-saving upgrades.

As the primary public power source for the Myrtle Beach area, Santee Cooper - Myrtle Beach Operations Center anchors the region's energy infrastructure, supporting both residential needs and major industrial facilities in Horry County.

Services:

• Affordable Rates
• Billing Options
• Customer Support and Billing
• Economic Development Programs
• Environmentally Responsible Energy Solutions
• Outdoor Rental Lighting Program
• Rebates
• Reliable Power Supply