We know this has been a hard year for many household budgets, and as your local co-op, we understand the frustration of seeing your power bills rise alongside the cost of every other necessity in your life. We’re also feeling […]
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Is this your co-op? Avoiding a new scam
Kenny Griswold Vice President of Information Technology “We don’t want our members to feel like they can’t pay their bill online. But in today’s world, you can never be too cautious on the internet.” Scammers use fake online search results […]
Understanding your electric bill
August is often the hottest month of the year, and that can mean a higher electric bill. Members often ask why, but it’s not just one thing. Your bill reflects several factors that combine to provide reliable power whenever you […]
Smart tools for lowering your electric bill
Looking for ways to lower your monthly electric bill without sacrificing comfort? The good news is that a few simple tools and home improvements can help you use energy more efficiently and keep more money in your pocket. Here are […]
Avoid the energy traffic jam
When the heat peaks on summer afternoons, so does the demand on our electric grid. Air conditioners run longer. Refrigerators work harder. We come home from work and cook dinner, run the laundry, wash dishes and do other daily chores. […]
Building noble men
Bright Ideas grant helps Corinth Elementary put leadership into practice By Josh P. Crotzer Each morning, they open doors in the car line, greet parents and make sure each child gets inside safely. They welcome special guests to their school […]
Balancing data center demand and reliability
Data centers are part of everyday life now. Every text you send, every online bill payment, every late-night movie streamed—it all runs through buildings full of computers somewhere, working around the clock. While that might sound like a big-city kind […]
A tradition of showing up
As owners of their cooperative, Broad River Electric members exercise their voice by showing up each spring at the co-op’s annual meeting. This year, 1,821 members trekked to the co-op’s Cowpens headquarters for drive-thru registration from March 31April 2. The […]
BREC Team Updates
Welcome to Broad River Electric Cooperative Kennedi Martin is our newest Member Services Representative. She plays a key role in shaping a positive experience with the cooperative, and she’s already off to a great start! Celebrating Our Team Members with Work […]
A simple promise
When you spend nearly 30 years in the electric cooperative world, you start to see a pattern. Our cooperative is not just about keeping the lights on — it’s about people. It’s about the lineman who shows up in the […]