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Purchase a smart thermostat, be entered in Christmas cash prize drawing!

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The holidays are quickly approaching! How does some extra holiday cash sound? Contact Horry Electric to purchase your ecobee smart thermostat at a discounted rate.

Any member who purchases an ecobee smart thermostat between November 1 and 4:59 p.m. on November 30 will be automatically entered in prize drawing for $250 Christmas Cash! The winner will be announced in early December.

Products available are the ecobee3 lite for $84 or the ecobee4 for $151. We accept cash or a check for the purchase of a smart thermostat.

Image shows box of ecobee3 lite smart thermostat.
Image shows box of ecobee4 smart thermostat.

Click here for more information on our smart thermostat program.

How to enroll

Enrolling in the smart thermostat program is easy. Visit either our Conway or Socastee office and speak to a member service representative about buying an ecobee3 lite or ecobee4. Purchasing a smart thermostat and joining the program qualifies the member for a FREE professional installation by one of Horry Electric’s approved Smart Thermostat contractors.

The limited-time offer is for NEW participants only. Only residential member accounts are eligible to participate.  The contest rules are outlined below.


Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Smart Thermostat Program Enrollment Competition & Prizes

Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions

1. No Entry Fee Required. Purchase of an ecobee smart thermostat required.

2. Timing. The Smart Thermostat Program Enrollment Competition & Prizes (“Promotion”) begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on November 1, 2021, and ends at 4:59 PM ET on November 30, 2021 (the “Promotion Period”).

3. Overview. This promotion is a submission contest solely intended for members of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Cooperative”) who currently are not registered for the Smart Thermostat program, but who purchase and install an ecobee smart thermostat during the Promotion Period. Interested parties (the “Entrant”) may be:

a)     an individual member of the Cooperative (“Entrant”),

Entrants may sign up for the smart thermostat program and purchase an ecobee smart thermostat through the Smart Thermostat program, and one randomly selected Entrant will be awarded $250.00 (USD) cash from the Cooperative.

4. To Enter. Entrants may enter by visiting our Conway or Socastee office to purchase an ecobee smart thermostat during regular business hours. Entrants must enter only one submission per account. Entries submitted in violation of the contest entry rules will not be considered [be void]. All entries become the property of the Cooperative and will not be returned. All entries must be received by 4:59 PM ET on November 30, 2021, the official end date of the Promotion Period.

5. Eligibility. Entrant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry, and the Entrant must be a member of the Cooperative. Only residential member accounts are eligible to participate. The following are not eligible to participate: a) officers, directors, and employees of the Cooperative; and b) the immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings, and their respective spouses) of Cooperative employees and household members with whom they may reside (whether related or not); existing members of the Cooperative who are currently signed up for the smart thermostat program. This Promotion is void outside of South Carolina and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

6. Judging Criteria. One winner will be randomly drawn from all properly submitted registration entries by December 3, 2021.

7. Prize Awarding. The one winner will be randomly selected and announced on or about December 3, 2021 from among all eligible entries received. The winner will be notified by phone.

8. Prizes/Odds. There will be one (1) prize awarded: $250.00 (USD) Christmas Cash from the Cooperative. Odds of winning will be based on a random drawing from the total group of eligible submissions.

9. Terms/Conditions.

a)     By signing up, Entrant warrants and represents that he/she is a member of a South Carolina Electric Cooperative;

b)     The Cooperative reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any time in the event the Cooperative determines, in its sole discretion, that the submission is inappropriate, not in keeping with Cooperative’s image, or that an Entrant or Submitter has not otherwise complied with these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions;

c)     By claiming a prize, the winner agrees that the Cooperative, and its officers, employees, members, affiliates, agents, and advertising and promotional agencies, [do not have any] have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind related to participation in this Promotion, or from acceptance or use/misuse of any prize offered;

d)     Acceptance of a prize shall constitute the winner’s agreement that the Cooperative or its agent(s) may use and/or display the winner’s name, address (city, state only), likeness, entry (and content) and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes, without further consideration, except where prohibited by law;

e)     You agree to release Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media platform and acknowledge that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media platform;

f)     All taxes on prizes (if applicable) are the sole responsibility of the winner;

g)     Prize is not transferable or assignable.

10. Direct Marketing. By entering the Promotion, Entrant acknowledges that he/she may receive various marketing or other information from the Cooperative or its affiliated member electric cooperatives regarding their products or services. If an Entrant does not desire to receive this information, an Entrant may opt out by calling 843.369.2211 or emailing Service@horryelectric.com

11. Sponsor. Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2774 Cultra Road, Conway, SC 29526.

Void outside of South Carolina and wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

September edition of SCL online now!

Image shows cover of September edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

The September 2021 edition of South Carolina Living magazine has been uploaded to horryelectric.com!

The main part of South Carolina Living magazine, which can also be found online includes the usual recipes, plus a few feature articles about interesting people and places in our own state!

The September 2021 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Don’t fall victim to utility scams – Red flags to keep an eye out for.
  • Safety Gear: Learn about all of the safety gear our lineworkers wear to protect themselves.
  • Various Co-op News: Ways to report an outage; Include us in your plans; How to save with Energy Advisor.
  • WIRE Scholarship Winner: Little River woman awarded $2,500 to complete culinary degree.
  • VYE Podcast Winner: Local student wins $5,000 in Virtual Youth Experience team podcast challenge, two other Horry Electric representatives recognized for their podcasts.

Go green with E-Bill, get entered in prize drawing!

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Horry Electric is working hard to encourage members to go paperless and sign up for E-Bill with a limited time offer to new participants.  Any member who qualifies and successfully signs up as an E-Bill participant between September 15 and 11:59 PM on October 15, 2021, will be automatically entered into a prize drawing for one of five $50 electric bill credits. The winners will be announced by Tuesday, October 19, 2021. 

Signing up for E-bill makes paying your electric bill easier. This means no more trips to your mailbox for your electric bill. It’s a green, easy, secure and convenient way to receive your bill.

When a member signs up, Horry Electric will begin automatically sending your monthly electric bill to the email address associated with your account.

The limited-time offer is for NEW participants only. All member accounts are eligible to participate.  The contest rules are outlined below.

The best way to sign up is to visit MyEnergy Online. Members may also call Horry Electric during regular business hours at 843.369.2211 for more information.

How to sign up online or via the HEC Mobile app:

  1. Log into MyEnergy Online
    • You will need your account number and password to sign in
  2. Click the “My Account” tab
  3. On the drop-down menu, select “E-notifications”
  4. Select “E-Bill”
  5. Select the account you’d like to sign up for E-Bill notifications and click “Continue”

PLEASE NOTE: An email address is required to sign up for E-Bill.


Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.

E-Bill Sign-Up Competition & Prizes

Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions

1. No Purchase or Entry Fee Required.

2. Timing. The E-Bill Sign-Up Competition & Prizes (“Promotion”) begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on September 15, 2021, and ends at 11:59 PM ET on October 15, 2021 (the “Promotion Period”).

3. Overview. This promotion is a submission contest solely intended for members of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Cooperative”) who currently are not registered for E-Bill but who sign up for E-bill during the Promotion Period. Interested parties (the “Entrant” or “Submitter”) may be:

a)     an individual member of the Cooperative (“Entrant”), or

b)     an individual member entering on behalf of a legally-registered organization or association that is a member of the Cooperative (“Submitter”).

Entrants and/or Submitters may sign up for E-Bill, and five randomly selected Entrants will be awarded a $50.00 (USD) bill credit on their next bill from the Cooperative.

4. To Enter. Entrants and/or Submitters may enter online by visiting MyEnergy Online to sign up in the member portal or by calling us at 843.369.2211 during regular business hours. Entrants and/or Submitters must enter only one submission per email address. Entries submitted in violation of the contest entry rules will not be considered [be void]. All entries become the property of the Cooperative and will not be returned. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on October 15, 2021, the official end date of the Promotion Period.

5. Eligibility. Entrant and/or Submitter must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry, and the Entrant and/or Submitter must be a member of the Cooperative.  The following are not eligible to participate: a) officers, directors, and employees of the Cooperative; and b) the immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings, and their respective spouses) of Cooperative employees and household members with whom they may reside (whether related or not); existing members of the Cooperative who are currently signed up for E-Bill. This Promotion is void outside of South Carolina and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

6. Judging Criteria. Five winners will be randomly drawn from all properly submitted registration entries by October 19, 2021.

7. Prize Awarding. The give winners will be randomly selected and announced on or about October 19, 2021 from among all eligible entries received. The five winners will be notified by phone that the credit has been applied to their respective accounts.

8. Prizes/Odds. There will be five (5) prizes awarded: five $50.00 (USD) statement credits on the member’s next bill from the Cooperative. Odds of winning will be based on a random drawing from the total group of eligible submissions.

9. Terms/Conditions.

a)     By signing up, Entrant warrants and represents that he/she is a member of a South Carolina Electric Cooperative;

b)     By signing up, Submitter warrants and represents that he/she registered a legally-registered organization or association that is a member of the Cooperative;

c)     The Cooperative reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any time in the event the Cooperative determines, in its sole discretion, that the submission is inappropriate, not in keeping with Cooperative’s image, or that an Entrant or Submitter has not otherwise complied with these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions;

d)     By claiming a prize, the winner agrees that the Cooperative, and its officers, employees, members, affiliates, agents, and advertising and promotional agencies, [do not have any] have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind related to participation in this Promotion, or from acceptance or use/misuse of any prize offered;

e)     Acceptance of a prize shall constitute the winner’s agreement that the Cooperative or its agent(s) may use and/or display the winner’s name, address (city, state only), likeness, entry (and content) and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes, without further consideration, except where prohibited by law;

f)     You agree to release Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media platform and acknowledge that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media platform;

g)     All taxes on prizes (if applicable) are the sole responsibility of the winner;

h)     Prizes are not transferable or assignable, except to a surviving spouse, or at the sole discretion of the Cooperative.

10. Direct Marketing. By entering the Promotion, Entrant acknowledges that he/she may receive various marketing or other information from the Cooperative or its affiliated member electric cooperatives regarding their products or services. If an Entrant does not desire to receive this information, an Entrant may opt out by calling 843.369.2211 or emailing Service@horryelectric.com

11. Sponsor. Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2774 Cultra Road, Conway, SC 29526.

Void outside of South Carolina and wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

August edition of SCL online!

Image shows August cover of South Carolina Living magazine.

The August 2021 edition of South Carolina Living magazine has been uploaded to horryelectric.com!

The main part of South Carolina Living magazine, which can also be found online includes the usual recipes, plus a few feature articles about interesting people and places in our own state!

The August 2021 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Value of electricity – How power enhances our everyday lives.
  • Virtual Youth Experience: Local students speak with state leaders during week-long web conference.
  • Smart Solutions Store: Members can now shop for energy-efficiency products online.
  • Snakes, Mother Nature, and power outages: How animals, such as snakes, can cause power outages and why these types of outages are becoming more common.
  • Generating your own power?: Generators are a high concern during storms, but especially during hurricane season. What you need to know and how you can help keep our crews safe.
  • Sweet wheels, sweet treats, sweet meaning: One of Horry Electric’s advanced line technicians talks about his new business adventure and how the business was inspired by his family.

Purchase a smart thermostat, get entered in prize drawing

Image shows Smart Thermostat Program logo.

Horry Electric now has a smart thermostat program where members can purchase an ecobee smart thermostat at a discounted rate. By participating, members will agree to allow the cooperative to control the thermostat during peak periods.

Peak periods are usually from 6-9 a.m in the winter, and 4-7 p.m. in the summer.

Any member who purchases an ecobee smart thermostat between July 19 and 5 p.m. August 31 will be automatically entered in prize drawing for one of five $50 electric bill credits. The bill credits will be awarded to the winning entrants by Friday, September 3.

Products available are the ecobee3 lite for $84 or the ecobee4 for $151. We only accept cash or a check for the purchase of a smart thermostat.

Image shows box of ecobee3 lite smart thermostat.
Image shows box of ecobee4 smart thermostat.

Click here for more information on our smart thermostat program.

How to enroll

Enrolling in the smart thermostat program is easy. Visit either our Conway or Socastee office and speak to a member service representative about buying an ecobee3 lite or ecobee4. Purchasing a smart thermostat and joining the program qualifies the member for a FREE professional installation by one of Horry Electric’s approved Smart Thermostat contractors.

The limited-time offer is for NEW participants only. Only residential member accounts are eligible to participate.  The contest rules are outlined below.


Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Smart Thermostat Program Enrollment Competition & Prizes

Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions

1. No Entry Fee Required. Purchase of an ecobee smart thermostat required.

2. Timing. The Smart Thermostat Program Enrollment Competition & Prizes (“Promotion”) begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on July 19, 2021, and ends at 5:00 PM ET on August 31, 2021 (the “Promotion Period”).

3. Overview. This promotion is a submission contest solely intended for members of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Cooperative”) who currently are not registered for the Smart Thermostat program, but who purchase and install an ecobee smart thermostat during the Promotion Period. Interested parties (the “Entrant”) may be:

a)     an individual member of the Cooperative (“Entrant”), or

Entrants may sign up for the smart thermostat program and purchase an ecobee smart thermostat through the Smart Thermostat program, and five randomly selected Entrants will be awarded a $50.00 (USD) bill credit on their next bill from the Cooperative.

4. To Enter. Entrants may enter by visiting our Conway or Socastee office to purchase an ecobee smart thermostat during regular business hours. Entrants must enter only one submission per account. Entries submitted in violation of the contest entry rules will not be considered [be void]. All entries become the property of the Cooperative and will not be returned. All entries must be received by 5:00 PM ET on August 31, 2021, the official end date of the Promotion Period.

5. Eligibility. Entrant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry, and the Entrant must be a member of the Cooperative. Only residential member accounts are eligible to participate. The following are not eligible to participate: a) officers, directors, and employees of the Cooperative; and b) the immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings, and their respective spouses) of Cooperative employees and household members with whom they may reside (whether related or not); existing members of the Cooperative who are currently signed up for the smart thermostat program. This Promotion is void outside of South Carolina and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

6. Judging Criteria. Five winners will be randomly drawn from all properly submitted registration entries by September 3, 2021.

7. Prize Awarding. The five winners will be randomly selected and announced on or about September 3, 2021 from among all eligible entries received. The five winners will be notified by phone that the credit has been applied to their respective accounts.

8. Prizes/Odds. There will be five (5) prizes awarded: five $50.00 (USD) statement credits on the member’s next bill from the Cooperative. Odds of winning will be based on a random drawing from the total group of eligible submissions.

9. Terms/Conditions.

a)     By signing up, Entrant warrants and represents that he/she is a member of a South Carolina Electric Cooperative;

b)     The Cooperative reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any time in the event the Cooperative determines, in its sole discretion, that the submission is inappropriate, not in keeping with Cooperative’s image, or that an Entrant or Submitter has not otherwise complied with these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions;

c)     By claiming a prize, the winner agrees that the Cooperative, and its officers, employees, members, affiliates, agents, and advertising and promotional agencies, [do not have any] have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind related to participation in this Promotion, or from acceptance or use/misuse of any prize offered;

d)     Acceptance of a prize shall constitute the winner’s agreement that the Cooperative or its agent(s) may use and/or display the winner’s name, address (city, state only), likeness, entry (and content) and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes, without further consideration, except where prohibited by law;

e)     You agree to release Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media platform and acknowledge that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media platform;

f)     All taxes on prizes (if applicable) are the sole responsibility of the winner;

g)     Prizes are not transferable or assignable, except to a surviving spouse, or at the sole discretion of the Cooperative.

10. Direct Marketing. By entering the Promotion, Entrant acknowledges that he/she may receive various marketing or other information from the Cooperative or its affiliated member electric cooperatives regarding their products or services. If an Entrant does not desire to receive this information, an Entrant may opt out by calling 843.369.2211 or emailing Service@horryelectric.com

11. Sponsor. Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2774 Cultra Road, Conway, SC 29526.

Void outside of South Carolina and wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

July edition of SCL available online!

Picture of Horry Electric’s July edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

The July 2021 edition of South Carolina Living magazine has been uploaded to horryelectric.com! It will be delivered to mailboxes of subscribing members soon.

The main part of South Carolina Living magazine, which can also be found online includes the usual recipes, plus a few feature articles about interesting people and places in our own state!

The July 2021 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column– Tree trimming improves service reliability.
  • Photo recap: Some of our favorite snapshots from our 2021 Annual Member Meeting; Grand Prize winner announcement.
  • Storm Preparedness: HEC crews preparing for storm season; Tips on how to keep you and your family safe; Sign up for MyOutage text alert program.
  • Baseball and Brotherhood: Co-workers bond over Little League baseball.

We’re ready for storm season. Are you?

Advanced Line Technician Brandon Chandley loads his truck with equipment and supplies to prepare for storm season.

The summer months can make conditions right for dangerous storms like hurricanes and tornadoes. These weather events can cause serious damage to our electrical system, but Horry Electric crews are ready and standing by to respond should power outages occur in our area.

“When major storms knock out power, our line crews take all necessary precautions before they get to work on any downed lines, broken poles, and other repairs,” says Burroughs Nobles, manager of operations. “Members can also practice safety during major storms and outages.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends the items below as a starting point for storm and disaster preparedness. Visit horryelectric.com or ready.gov for additional resources.

  • Stock your pantry with a three-day supply of non-perishable food, such as canned goods, energy bars, peanut butter, powdered milk, instant coffee, water and other essentials.
  • Confirm that you have adequate sanitation and hygiene supplies.
  • Ensure your first aid kit is stocked with pain relievers, bandages and other medical essentials, and make sure your prescriptions are current.
  • Set aside basic household items you will need, including flashlights, batteries, manual can opener and a portable, battery-powered radio or TV.
  • Organize emergency supplies so they are easily accessible in one location.

In the event of a prolonged outage, turn off major appliances, TVs, computers and other sensitive electronics. This will help prevent damage from a power surge and overloading circuits during power restoration. Leave one light on so you will know when power is restored. If you plan to use a small generator, make sure it’s rated to handle the amount of power you will need, and always review the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.

Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for storm and emergency information. Also, check Horry Electric’s website and social media channels for power restoration updates.

After the storm, avoid downed power lines and walking through flooded areas where power lines could be submerged. Allow ample room for utility crews to safely perform their jobs, including on your property.

Planning for severe storms or other emergencies can reduce stress and anxiety caused by the weather event and lessen the impact of the storm’s effects. Sign up for NOAA emergency alerts and warnings.

Horry Electric recommends you prepare today because there is power in planning.

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Sign up for MyOutage

Horry Electric’s outage text alert program – MyOutage- provides a convenient way to stay connected during a power outage.

All Horry Electric members have been opted in to this service, as long as a cell phone number was listed on the account.

With this service, members can text 1-844-369-2767 to report a power outage or request status updates. We’ll also notify members when power has been restored at their service locations.

You can find a list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website. Click here for more information. If you’d like to sign up, call and speak to a member service representative about adding your cell phone number to your account(s).

VYE Day 4: Sen. Scott and Rep. Mace talk with local students

Image shows Senator Tim Scott participating in VYE.

Senator Tim Scott, S.C.-R, and Representative Nancy Mace, S.C.-R, spent time with students from across South Carolina as part of the Virtual Youth Experience on Thursday.

Scott addressed the government’s role in ensuring every American has equal access to opportunity.

“There are a lot of hurdles that we all face as Americans,” said Scott. “For each of us, there is at least one challenge that we face that is unusual—whether it be geographic location, gender-based discrimination, poverty or any number of other issues. I think the best way to address these issues, at least in the public forum, is to focus on education. A good education is the closest thing to magic in America that I’ve ever seen.”

Representative Mace speaks to students during VYE conference.

Mace spoke about division within American politics and the role social media plays in fostering this dynamic.

“I think social media is really bad,” said Mace. “If you’re on the left, they give you more left-leaning content, and if you’re on the right, they’re giving you more right-leaning content. Social media companies are really propagating the problem of division within our country.”

You can view highlights from the Virtual Youth Experience here.

VYE Day 3: Dr. Linda Bell speaks virtually to local high school students

Headshot image of Dr. Linda Bell.

Wednesday marked the third day of the Virtual Youth Experience (VYE), a week-long web conference sponsored by South Carolina’s electric cooperatives, designed to bring together high-achieving high school students from across the state to meet with various local, state and national leaders.

Dr. Linda Bell, the state’s chief epidemiologist, answered questions from students regarding the future of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are at another crossroads,” said Bell. “We have excellent tools to keep the disease rates down, but we are also monitoring changes in the virus. We have observed a very, very concerning variant, known as the Delta variant, which was first detected in India. Our goal is to outrun this variant through high vaccine coverage.”

You can view highlights from Dr. Bell’s dialogue here.

VYE Day 2: Sen. Graham meets with local students

Image shows Sen. Lindsey Graham speaking to VYE students during web conference.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) spent time with students from across South Carolina as part of the Virtual Youth Experience (VYE) on Tuesday.

Graham, South Carolina’s senior United States senator, spoke to the students about what the United States means to him.

“The United States is the glue that holds the world together internationally,” said Graham. “Look at the effect we have beyond our borders. We are the bullwork against evil. We are not a perfect people, but we are the strongest force for good in the history of humankind.”

Students were also encouraged to hear of Graham’s advocacy for the expansion of accessible and affordable rural broadband. Graham highlighted the electric co-ops’ role in bringing high-speed internet to rural South Carolina.

You can view highlights from Tuesday’s Virtual Youth Experience here.