South Carolina Power Team

Are you looking to establish or expand your business operations? We have a range of available buildings across South Carolina, ready to meet your needs! These properties offer: ✔️Various square footage options ✔️Loading docks ✔️High ceilings ✔️HVAC systems ✔️Large acreage ✔️On-site utilities ✔️Close proximity to international airports or SC ports ✔️Completed due diligence Contact us today to learn more about these opportunities! https://lnkd.in/dbRbv6dM

A Berl Davis has joined the Board of Trustees! Berl has been the President and CEO of Palmetto Electric Cooperative, Inc. since 2014. His journey with Palmetto Electric began in 1988 as Vice President of Engineering and Operations and he later served as Vice President and COO from 2013 to 2014. Berl graduated from Clemson University with a degree in electrical engineering and completed the NRECA Management Internship Program at the University of Nebraska. He has served in various utility organizations, including the Central Electric Power Cooperative Board of Trustees, ECSC, CEEUS and NRECA. He is currently the chairman of the CEEUS Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming Berl to our Board of Trustees! View the entire board here: https://lnkd.in/eyyJdA5r

Check out the latest additions to our property database! There are several buildings and some greenfield opportunities, with buildings as large as 1.3 M SF. These diverse industrial properties have entered the market in the last year. Whether you're looking to expand, relocate or start fresh, we have something for every project! https://lnkd.in/ejD8SNjM

Important update from our June Board meeting! There are several important revisions to our Cooperative Revolving Loan Program: ✅ Interest Rates: 0% for years 1-3, SOFR + 1% for years 4-5, and SOFR + 2% for years 6-10. ✅ Loan Amount: Increased maximum from $500,000 to $1,000,000. ✅ Loan Limit: Up to two open loans per cooperative service territory. With these changes, we aim to enhance our support and growth opportunities for projects within our cooperative areas! Visit our website to learn more about the financial programs and services we offer: https://lnkd.in/gbpPTs5Y

Please join us in welcoming Rob Ardis, PE to the Board of Trustees! Rob has been the President and CEO of Santee Electric Cooperative since 2015. With an additional 14 years at Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, he brings a wealth of experience to the board. Rob also serves on the ECSC, Central and CEEUS boards, and is an ex-officio member of the South Carolina Public Service Authority board. Rob graduated from Francis Marion University with degrees in physics, mathematics and an MBA. He also holds an electrical engineering degree from The University of Tennessee and is a registered professional engineer in South Carolina. Rob is a member of the National and South Carolina Societies for Professional Engineers and coordinates the annual MathCounts competition. View the entire board here: https://lnkd.in/eyyJdA5r

The South Carolina Power Team is constantly enhancing the Statewide Water and Sewer study to identify additional locations with substantial water and/or sewer capacity throughout South Carolina. 💧 The study evaluates the water and sewer providers across South Carolina which had a documented capacity greater than 2.5 million gallons per day, ensuring your projects have the resources they need to thrive! The findings of the Statewide Water and Sewer Study can also be viewed on our Property Database: https://lnkd.in/dTH-DZh

The South Carolina Power Team is constantly enhancing the Statewide Water and Sewer study to identify additional locations with substantial water and/or sewer capacity throughout South Carolina. 💧 The study evaluates the water and sewer providers across South Carolina which had a documented capacity greater than 2.5 million gallons per day, ensuring your projects have the resources they need to thrive! The findings of the Statewide Water and Sewer Study can also be viewed on our Property Database: https://lnkd.in/dTH-DZh

Wishing everyone a happy #FourthofJuly! We hope you have a safe day celebrating our nation's independence.

Celebrating a milestone moment from our 2023 Annual Report: FN America, LLC announced it is expanding operations to Pickens County with a $33 million investment that will create 176 new jobs. This project will be powered by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. The electric cooperatives continue to play an essential role in creating opportunities for those we serve and in attracting new industrial electric loads! Explore this exciting development and more in our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/ei6Cwy_i

Businesses are finding their way to South Carolina from all over the globe. Here's why: 🔌 With two-thirds of the state served by electric cooperatives, reliable and affordable energy is always within reach. 💼 Our right-to-work state status and low unionization rate make South Carolina a very attractive destination. 🚚 From the Port of Charleston to our extensive rail network, and five interstates, our transportation and logistics infrastructure is second to none. 🏡 1,800 miles of shoreline, low property taxes and an average annual temperature of 68°F. Whether you're drawn to our thriving business environment, world-class infrastructure or unbeatable quality of life, join us and discover why so many businesses call South Carolina home. https://lnkd.in/e2d4fiEr