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Publication of Unclaimed Capital Credits

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September 23, 2014

Black River Electric Cooperative recently published in The Sumter Item newspaper a listing of over 5,300 names of former members. This list represents former members whose last known address was in South Carolina and have unclaimed Capital Credits with us. Capital Credits are a popular benefit of electric cooperative members. For that reason, we want to find as many former members as possible who have unclaimed Capital Credits. Please click on the link below to find a listing of names and last known addresses for ALL former members with unclaimed Capital Credits. If you were a member of Black River Electric Cooperative BEFORE 1999 and have not received a Capital Credit check, click here to see if the cooperative has unclaimed Capital Credits for you.

Employees Recognized for Hard Work

The Sumter County Legislative delegation presented to the employees of Black River a Senate resolution declaring March 31, 2014 as Linemen Appreciation Day and thanking all of them for their hard work and dedication to the community.  Pictured here from left to right are Representative David Weeks, Representative Murrell Smith, BREC crew leader Charlie Richardson, Senator…Continue Reading

NOTICE OF ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE

All news October 01, 2013 Effective October 1, 2013 Black River Electric Cooperative last had a general rate increase in 2008.  However, we did begin charging a Wholesale Power Adjustment (WPA) in April of 2012.  As a result, the price you paid for energy last month was nearly $0.10 per kilowatt hour (kWh). Eighty percent…Continue Reading

Publication of Unclaimed Capital Credits

All news September 24, 2013 Publication of Unclaimed Capital Credits Black River Electric Cooperative recently published in The Item and The Chronicle newspapers a listing of over 3,200 names of former members. This list represents former members whose last known address was in South Carolina and have unclaimed Capital Credits with us. Capital Credits are…Continue Reading

Find ways to conserve

All news January 11, 2012 Temperatures are dropping! To save energy and money, the recommended temperature for your home during winter months is around 68 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling costs make up around 43% of your electric bill. Don’t get stuck with a high bill, find ways…Continue Reading