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ICYMI: August edition of SCL available online!

Image shows the cover of the August edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

The August 2022 edition of South Carolina Living magazine is available on 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 2022 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Know the signs of a scam – don’t fall victim to these attacks.
  • Member resources: ChooseEV tool designed to help potential EV members; Smart Solutions Store filled with energy efficient products.
  • Various Co-op News: Be prepared for summer storms; Electrical safety tips for hunters.
  • Summer Trip: Horry Electric sends teens to Washington, D.C. for Youth Tour.

Enroll in H2O Select and be entered in prize drawing!

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Is it time to upgrade your water heater? If you’re in the market, consider going electric.

Horry Electric offers rebates for qualifying installations of new, electric water heaters. After signing up for our H2O Select program, install a 50-gallon tank to qualify for a $125 rebate, or install an 80-gallon tank to qualify for a $250 rebate.

Residential members who enroll in H2O Select between August 1 and 4:59 p.m. on August 31 will be automatically entered into a prize drawing for one of five $50 electric bill credits. The winners will be announced in early September.

Click here for more information on our H2O Select program and qualifications.

The limited-time offer is for NEW participants only. The contest rules are outlined below.

Have a water heat that’s less than five years old? You may qualify for a one-time $50 credit on your electric bill through our H2O Load management program. Click here for more information.


Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.

H2O Select Program Enrollment Competition & Prizes

Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions

1. No Entry Fee Required.

2. Timing. The H2O Select Program Enrollment Competition & Prizes (“Promotion”) begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on August 1, 2022, and ends at 4:59 PM ET on August 31, 2022 (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 H2O Select program, but who purchase and install a new electric water heater (min. 50-gallon/max. 80-gallon) during the Promotion Period. Interested parties (the “Entrant”) may be:

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

Entrants may sign up for the H2O Select program after purchasing a new electric water heater, and five randomly selected Entrants will be awarded a $50.00 (USD) electric bill credit from the Cooperative.

4. To Enter. Entrants may enter by installing a new electric water heater and enrolling in the H2O Select program by contacting Horry Electric’s energy management department 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 August 31, 2022, 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 H2O Select 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 9, 2022.

7. Prize Awarding. The five winners will be randomly selected and announced on or about September 9, 2022 from among all eligible entries received. The winners will be notified by phone.

8. Prizes/Odds. There will be five (5) prizes awarded: $50.00 (USD) electric bill credits 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.

July edition of SCL available online!

Image shows the cover of the July edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

The July 2022 edition of South Carolina Living magazine is available on 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 July 2022 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo – Horry Electric linemen among the best.
  • Annual Member Meeting: Meet the 2022 Annual Member Meeting grand prize winner and view some of our favorite snapshots.
  • Generator Safety: Let Horry Electric know if you’re generating your own power to keep members and employees safe.
  • Going the extra mile: The member service department is here for you.
  • Who Powers You: Tell the story of someone who inspires you who is making a difference in the community.

June edition of SCL available online!

Image shows the cover of the June edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

The June 2022 edition of South Carolina Living magazine is available on 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 June 2022 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Annual Member Meeting recap – Meeting a success; record-breaking attendance.
  • Various Co-op News: Aynor fourth grader wins statewide book challenge; Interactive savings tools available to members.
  • Educational Summer Trips: Local students embark on the Washington Youth Tour and Cooperative Youth Summit after trips were canceled in 2020 and 2021.
  • Reporting an Outage and Restoring Service: Ways to report an outage and how crews restore electric service after a storm.
  • Who Powers You: Tell the story of someone who inspires you who is making a difference in the community.

May edition of SCL available online!

Image shows the cover of the May edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

The May 2022 edition of South Carolina Living magazine is available on 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 May 2022 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Electrical Safety Month – Tips to prioritize safety year-round.
  • Various Co-op News: Apply now for Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship; Military Appreciation Month; Bright Ideas applications due June 1.
  • Nurses Honor Guard: Local nurses bid farewell to their own.
  • Rodeo Champions: HEC linemen win the 2022 SC Lineman’s Rodeo!

Purchase a smart thermostat to be entered in Spring cash prize drawing!

Image shows Smart Thermostat Program logo.

Spring into savings with Horry Electric Cooperative’s smart thermostat program! Residential members can purchase an ecobee smart thermostat at a discounted rate to add to their smart home. This also includes a FREE professional installation.

Any residential member who purchases an ecobee smart thermostat between April 1 and 4:59 p.m. on May 13 will be automatically entered into a prize drawing for $300 cash! The winner will be announced in Mid-May.

Products available are the ecobee3 lite for $84 or the ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control 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 ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control.

Click here for more information on our smart thermostat program.

How to enroll

Enrolling in the smart thermostat program is easy. Visit our Conway or Socastee office and speak to a member service representative about buying an ecobee3 lite or ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control. 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. 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 April 1, 2022, and ends at 4:59 PM ET on May 13, 2022 (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 $300.00 (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 May 13, 2022, 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 May 20, 2022.

7. Prize Awarding. The one winner will be randomly selected and announced on or about May 20, 2022 from among all eligible entries received. The winner will be notified by phone.

8. Prizes/Odds. There will be one (1) prize awarded: $300.00 (USD) 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.

March edition of SCL available online!

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

The March 2022 edition of South Carolina Living magazine is available on 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 March 2022 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: Mark your calendars – Drive-Thru Annual Member Meeting set for May 10,11.
  • Various Co-op News: Annual Member Meeting details; March promotion – Bank Draft; Unclaimed Capital Credits posted online.
  • Bright Ideas: Horry County teachers can apply for the Bright Ideas grant program through June 1st.
  • Revamped and redesigned: Horry Electric’s website gets a makeover!
  • Vegetation Management: What does it mean? What are the requirements for overhead and underground electric service?

January and February editions of SCL online now!

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

The January 2022 and February 2022 editions of South Carolina Living magazine have 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 January 2022 edition has six pages dedicated to local news about your co-op. Highlights include: 

  • CEO Column: What is the Rural Development Act and what does it mean?
  • Various Co-op News: Horry Electric launches new MyEnergy Online portal; January MyOutage promotion details; have you tried our payment kiosks?
  • Retirement Spotlight: Employees retiring after years of dedicated service share their stories and memories of their time at the co-op.
  • SC Lineman’s Rodeo: Save the date for the 2nd annual SC Lineman’s Rodeo.

The February 2022 edition highlights include: 

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  • CEO Column: Five reasons we love serving our members.
  • Various Co-op News: Bradford Pear Bounty sets date for Conway Exchange; retirement spotlight on Ricky Lowder; February Operation Round Up promotion; member wins $100 gift card in Beat The Peak contest.
  • WIRE Scholarships: Apply now for Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship; Horry Electric WIRE Scholarship available to a freshman entering Coastal Carolina University or Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
  • Big Week at the Beach: Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl brings top players to area – includes a shopping spree with local students and a demonstration night with HEC linemen.

November/December edition of SCL online now!

Image shows cover of November/December edition of South Carolina Living magazine.

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

  • CEO Column: Finishing out the year strong – looking forward to 2022!
  • Various Co-op News: Local student helps others nurture nature; Horry Electric holiday closings.
  • How to Become a Trustee: Qualifications, nominations, and election information on how to become a trustee of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc..
  • Bright Ideas Winners: Meet the Horry County teacher recipients of the Bright Ideas grants.

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

Image shows Smart Thermostat Program logo.

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.