Renewed partnership with Duke Energy

Benefits are security through a diversity of energy sources, including renewable energy, lower costs and a stronger legislative voice to protect customers, among other things. More »

Youth Tour application deadline Feb. 14

Hit the road with 1,500 other high school juniors from across South Carolina and the country for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Apply today! »

Retired YEC trustee saw worst of war, best of peace

When Oscar Sadler returned from the war, he was instrumental in helping his home area get service from the electric cooperative. More »

WWII Veterans: We Want YOU!

Honor Flight of South Carolina is seeking World War II veterans to join a co-op sponsored Honor Flight on April 11, 2012. More »

Discover the value of Co-op Connections

YEC members can use their Co-op Connections discount card for a 50 percent discount at Red Bowl Asian Bistro.
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Trimming schedule set through March

YEC's right-of-way contract maintenance crews from Davey Tree Company are trimming in these communities... More »

NRECA: The Electric Cooperative Story

This great video features a fast-action hand-drawn guide to the history, structure, and purpose of rural electric cooperatives. It was created by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Watch »

Shopping for Light Bulbs

Light bulbs are getting more efficient, they use less energy to give you the light you want; which means you'll pay lower energy bills. Video »

New Member Services Portal

Our latest effort, an online Member Services Portal, opens the door for you, the YEC member, to securely access your co-op account information and to get that access any time you want it. More »

Tap into savings right from your iPhone

The Co-op Connections® program allows consumer-members to obtain details about online, national and local discounts. Use this app to find discounts right at home - or anywhere you travel. More »

New Tip of the Day mobile apps

Discover a wide-range of energy and money saving tips, delivered right to your smart phone with the TogetherWeSave.com Tip of the Day App for iPhone and Android.

Smart Meter

To better serve our members, YEC is implementing a new "smart metering" technology that will help prepare for the electric power industry's fast-paced technological advancements. More »

Automated phone payment system

Now you can pay your electric bill at your convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check your account information, including current balance, amount due, and recent payments. And much more »

Together We Save

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives has launched TogetherWeSave.com, with lots of energy-efficiency interactive applications, all designed to encourage co-op members to take energy-saving actions now. Visit

Download South Carolina Living (PDF)

Enjoy a monthly dose of the good things that make South Carolina Living so appealing. It's inspiring and heart-warming, helpful and fun. January Issue
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Exciting e-news from YEC

We've launched a newsletter — filled with important announcements, energy tips and more. YEC members: Be the first to know! »