Broad River Electric will be well-represented at the first ever S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo this week in Florence. Six of the cooperative’s linemen will be competing – Cam Smith, Tyler Gibson, Daniel Sams, Garen Murray, Luke Robbins, and Andrew Hayes. Smith […]
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Broad River Electric donates $34,000 to local charities
25 checks distributed thanks to members’ participation in ORU Gaffney, SC, March 1, 2019: Broad River Electric Charities has distributed $34,000 from its Operation Round Up® fund to 25 local charities. The recipients include organizations in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union […]
Broad River Provides Shredding Service to Community
It is the time of year for spring-cleaning. There is no better, or safer, place to start than those unnecessary and unwanted documents that clutter drawers and put privacy in peril. That is why Broad River Electric is hosting a […]
Co-op Commits to Zero Accidents
On Tuesday, February 12, employees of Broad River Electric doubled down on their commitment to safety, promising to do what they can to prevent accidents in the office and in the field. Commitment To: Zero is Broad River Electric Cooperative’s adaptation […]
Scam Alert: Unauthorized caller threatens service disconnection
Please be aware that members of Broad River Electric Cooperative have been contacted by an unauthorized party threatening to terminate service for non-payment. The caller falsely claims to represent Broad River Electric and attempts to receive payment for a fabricated […]
Space heaters can be dangerous and expensive
Space heaters can be an effective way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat. However, there is risk involved, both to your safety and for increased power bills. Space heaters only warm a […]
Apply for Youth Trip Experiences
Broad River Electric will again be offering four local high school juniors the opportunity to experience a trip of a lifetime. Area students in households served by Broad River Electric can now apply for the Washington Youth Tour and the […]
Fight the winter chills
Winter is upon us and temperatures are dropping. Extremely low temperatures cause heating systems to work overtime and since heating and cooling can make up nearly half of your electric use, you may experience sticker shock when you open your bill. […]
Storm causes 8,500 Broad River Electric members to lose power
Co-op line crews from across SC help to restore all services by Monday night Winter Storm Diego, which swept through the Carolinas Saturday and Sunday nights with below freezing temperatures, snow and freezing rain, caused approximately 8,500 members of […]
Broad River Electric donates to 15 local charities
Members’ contributions provide $15,300 in grants Broad River Electric Charities has distributed $15,300 from its Operation Round Up® fund to local charities this holiday season. The 15 organizations and initiatives represent a broad spectrum of causes and ministries, including toy […]