Plugged in where it matters most

February 1, 2026

At Palmetto Electric, we work hard to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity for our members. This commitment goes beyond day-to-day operations here in our service area and extends all the way to the South Carolina State House.

We understand that what happens in Columbia can have a significant impact on the communities we serve and our members’ monthly electric bills. Frequently, state lawmakers consider bills that affect the cost of electricity and our ability to provide it safely and reliably.

That’s why having and maintaining a good working relationship with the men and women you’ve elected to represent you is a critical part of our role as your electric cooperative. We’re your voice at the Statehouse when it comes to energy-related matters.

Last year, the General Assembly passed the Energy Security Act, which addressed the growing strain on our state’s electric grid, opened the door for additional power generation, streamlined the regulatory processes and placed long-term grid reliability at the forefront of South Carolina’s energy planning. These were changes we’d been advocating for a long time, and we’re thankful that lawmakers listened and understood the need for a new, smart energy policy.

Advocating for our members is a responsibility that we take very seriously, and we are committed to staying engaged and plugged in where decisions are made.

It’s why I, along with our board directors, members of staff and some of our lineworkers participate in Co-op Day at the State House each February. We are joined by hundreds of others from South Carolina’s electric cooperatives, thanking lawmakers and expressing a vision for a future that keeps electricity safe, reliable and affordable.

Because the people speaking on your behalf are co-op employees who live and work in the very communities we serve, you can rest assured that we will always have your best interests in mind. Both here at home and in Columbia.

A. Berl Davis Jr.

President and CEO