Electric service has to be interrupted during system upgrades or when maintenance is performed on electrical equipment. This includes equipment that delivers electricity to the homes and businesses in our service area.
We understand planned outages are inconvenient, but these are necessary for crews to work as quickly and safely as possible. We work hard to inform members who will be impacted by a planned outage. When a planned outage is scheduled, members will be notified via phone call and/or MyOutage text.
Phone call notification of each planned outage includes:
SMS text notification of each planned outage includes:
Planned Outage – Multiple Date Range*:
2774 Cultra Road
Conway, SC 29526
5889 Hwy 707
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
PO Box 119
Conway, SC 29528
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Horry Electric has restructured rates to give you control of your bill. The restructured rates will be effective for all members beginning with September 2024 use that appears on your October 2024 statement. Advance Pay members will be effective October 1 for October use. Click below to learn more about rates and peak hours.
Horry Electric Cooperative’s outage text alert program – MyOutage – provides a convenient way to stay connected during a power outage. Using the everyday accessibility of text messaging, we can quickly and easily communicate about power outages.
How to Participate
Participating is easy! All you have to do is simply have your mobile number(s) listed on your Horry Electric accounts, then text MYOUTAGE to 1-844-369-2767. You can log into your MyEnergy Online account or call us at 843-369-2211 to add your mobile number. You’ll want to save this number to your contacts so you can quickly report your outage when necessary. (PLEASE NOTE: Standard text and data rates may apply)
Stopping Service
We are committed to making sure that you only receive text messages you have requested. To stop receiving outage text messages, text QUIT to 1-844-369-2767. (PLEASE NOTE: Stopping the outage text notifications will not unsubscribe you from daily account text messages)