Many of you have likely seen the reports about rising energy prices across the country and the likelihood of increased energy rates through the winter. In light of this, I want to reassure our members that rising energy costs will […]
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BREC members give back
Jane Gee of Carlisle-Foster’s Grove Elementary School in Chesnee with supplies donated to the school by BREC through Operation Round Up. John Fowler, vice president of Member Services, delivers supplies to Assistant Principal Kim Helle at Northwest Elementary School in […]
Players named for the 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl
The state’s top high school football players will face off one last time this season in the 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 10. The annual north-south game, organized by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association, takes place […]
Four ways to boost your cyber habits
By Kenny GriswoldVice President, Information Technology for Broad River Electric Cooperative In today’s digital world, cyberattacks are unfortunately nothing new. Cybercriminals can attack on multiple levels, from large-scale attacks targeting corporations to smaller phishing attacks aimed at gaining an individual’s […]
A new home
Broad River Electric Cooperative has officially moved into its new Cherokee County headquarters in Cowpens after approximately 50 years in Gaffney. The cooperative plans to transfer its former building to Cherokee County to use as a community asset. Long-term asset […]
Surge Protection 101
A power surge is an unexpected increase in voltage, and it can occur from a variety of sources. Regardless of the cause, power surges can damage electronic devices and equipment in your home. Let’s look at common causes of power […]
Energy-saving tips for the dog days of August
You don’t have to know much about upstate South Carolina to know how hot and humid it gets in August. Most of us probably feel like we know a little too much about the oppressive late-summer heat and swampy humidity […]
School supplies giveaway
Broad River Electric is already gearing up to send kids back to school this month. To help our members and their families prepare, the cooperative’s School Supply Project is providing students from across our service area with basic school needs […]
Be Prepared for Summer Storms
As we’ve already experienced this summer, storms can hit our area quickly, damaging the lines and equipment that bring power to your home. We know you’d like to see your electrical service returned just as quickly, so Broad River Electric […]
Boiling Springs nonprofit helps refugees
Marcia and David Trott stand in front of the Boiling Springs Warehouse that stores household goods donated to help refugees and families in crisis. Five years ago, Broad River Electric members David and Marcia Trott went to the World Relief […]