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Smart Thermostats

Our Smart Ther­mo­stat Pro­gram offers mem­bers the oppor­tu­ni­ty to pur­chase an ecobee Smart Ther­mo­stat Advanced or ecobee Smart Ther­mo­stat Pre­mi­um at a dis­count­ed rate. Mem­bers can also bring their own eli­gi­ble smart ther­mostats. As a par­tic­i­pant, the mem­ber will allow the coop­er­a­tive to con­trol the ther­mo­stat dur­ing peak peri­ods, sav­ing mon­ey and ener­gy for every­one.

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A person in safety gear works on high-voltage power lines atop a metal structure, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.

The path of power

When you look up at pow­er lines or spot the equip­ment on a util­i­ty pole, do you ever won­der how elec­tric­i­ty makes its way to… Con­tin­ue Read­ing The path of pow­er
A football player holding a ball represents York Electric's Super Bowl event for 2025. It's an annual meeting of members, promoted as game time.

Get ready for your 84th annual meeting

It’s game time with York Elec­tric York Elec­tric will host its 84th annu­al meet­ing in May. As we approach this date, we will be send­ing… Con­tin­ue Read­ing Get ready for your 84th annu­al meet­ing
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Important reminders from your co-op

Schol­ar­ships for high school seniors are still avail­able. Apply online by March 15. SC Lineman’s Rodeo will be host­ed here at YEC’s main office on… Con­tin­ue Read­ing Impor­tant reminders from your co-op
Linemen pose with SC's governor

Co-Op Day at the Statehouse

On Feb. 13, York Elec­tric Coop­er­a­tive board mem­bers and employ­ees joined oth­er elec­tric coop­er­a­tives in bring­ing your voice to pol­i­cy mak­ers dur­ing Co-op Day at… Con­tin­ue Read­ing Co-Op Day at the State­house
Smartphone displaying "Voices for Cooperative Power" website, set against a downtown street with traffic lights, classic brick buildings, and leafy trees.

The power of grassroots activism—why your voice matters

By Emma Sut­ton For an elec­tric coop­er­a­tive, “grass­roots,” car­ries pow­er­ful mean­ing. In fact, elec­tric co-ops can trace their his­tor­i­cal suc­cess back to this sin­gle idea.… Con­tin­ue Read­ing The pow­er of grass­roots activism—why your voice mat­ters
The image features a 2024 Financial Snapshot banner for York Electric Trust's Operation Round Up

Small change, big impact

Oper­a­tion Round Up allows mem­bers to ben­e­fit their com­mu­ni­ties At York Elec­tric Coop­er­a­tive, we believe in the pow­er of com­mu­ni­ty. This com­mit­ment comes to life… Con­tin­ue Read­ing Small change, big impact
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How electricity gets to you

Step 1 — Gen­er­a­tion Elec­tric­i­ty is gen­er­at­ed from var­i­ous sources. Step 2 — Step-Up Trans­former Volt­age is increased to push the elec­tric­i­ty over long dis­tances.… Con­tin­ue Read­ing How elec­tric­i­ty gets to you
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Enhanced Metering Arrives for YEC Members

Safe. Smart. Secure. York Elec­tric is mak­ing invest­ments to improve our elec­tric grid. We are replac­ing old meters with enhanced meters, sim­i­lar to what oth­er… Con­tin­ue Read­ing Enhanced Meter­ing Arrives for YEC Mem­bers