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Black River Electric Cooperative - Sumter, SC

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We are a member-owned, nonprofit electric cooperative providing safe, reliable, affordable, quality services. So what exactly does 75 years mean to us?

Electric cooperative members in South Carolina enjoy some of the lowest rates and highest quality electric service to be found anywhere in the country - and Black River Electric Cooperative is proud to be a part of that equation. We are committed to holding down costs – just like the founders were when things first got started. In the 1930s, private power companies were not interested in serving remote areas. It was more profitable for them to serve primarily towns and along main highways. Seventy five years ago, folks out in the county were only dreaming of electricity in their homes – but that was all about to change! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created the Rural Electrification Administration in response to the needs of rural citizens. Early cooperatives were required to collect a $5 membership fee from those choosing to become part of the cooperative. A right-of-way easement and three members per mile of power line were essential in an area before plans were made to build a power line. The first power lines were energized in late 1939 with approximately 710 original members and 175 miles of line. Black River Electric Cooperative is more than a rural electricity supplier. The cooperative provides safe, reliable electricity and other services to homes, commercial establishments, and industries across our four county service area, which includes Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties. Locally owned by the members it serves, Black River is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the membership. Trustees are members representing districts in the four counties of our region. Daily operations are managed by our President and Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Allen, and his team. We have a commitment to our community – one that we do not take lightly. It’s a history that goes back 75 years, and one that we are extremely proud of! It means we're just getting started. We continue the tradition of service and innovation and we look forward to 75 more years of providing the best to our members.

11/10/2026

Power needs a path. Keeping right-of-ways clear helps our crews safely maintain and restore service when it matters most. Watch to learn more!

11/09/2026

Thanks so much to Dorr Farms for providing these amazing farm boxes in support of BREC’s Wellness Initiative!🥬

Our morning started by dropping off farm boxes to Black River Electric for their employee appreciation!

These farm boxes consisted of collards, cabbage, broccoli, peppers, oranges, apples, and sweet potatoes! We are talking about bringing them back for Thanksgiving! What do yall think about that?

11/06/2026

As temperatures begin to drop, we spend more time indoors—and the risk of carbon monoxide exposure can increase. Every month, take a minute to test your carbon monoxide alarms and double check the expiration date on devices. If you use a portable generator during a power outage, remember that generators should only be operated outdoors in a well-ventilated area. A few simple precautions can help keep your family safe all winter long.

11/03/2026

Fall is a perfect time to check on your HVAC system and do routine maintenance, including changing your filters.

11/02/2026

⭐️🏈 All Star Status⭐️🏈

Congratulations to RB Calvin Wofford and MLB Ahmadre Ricks of Crestwood High School for being selected to play in the 2026 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl!

BREC employee Kiyana James presented the awards before the Knights’ matchup against Lakewood High School on Friday.

Wofford and Ricks will help lead the South team on Saturday, December 12th, in Myrtle Beach.

10/30/2026

Working for you. Today, tomorrow, and every day. As National Co-op Month comes to a close, we celebrate the cooperative difference and the communities we proudly serve.

10/28/2026

Our employees traded their everyday looks for costumes and brought some extra personality to the cooperative. It’s always a treat to have a little fun with the crew who helps power the community. 🎃⚡️

10/27/2026

Everything is getting smarter. Make smarter, work harder for you.

10/27/2026

We are trick-or-treating at Black River today! Come see us for some sweet treats!

10/27/2026

Address

1121 North Pike Road, West
Sumter, SC
29150

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18034698060

Website

http://www.blackriver.coop/

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