We are closely monitoring the incoming winter storm that may impact our service area this weekend. (1/23/26 - (1/25/26)

If outages occur, our crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power. Please keep in mind that restoration can be challenging and may take longer due to extreme weather conditions.

While we prepare for what this storm may bring, we encourage you and your family to prepare as well. Find helpful winter storm safety and preparedness tips below. 

Is Your Family Storm-Ready?

Newberry Electric Cooperative is prepared for severe weather—are you? Take steps now to keep your loved ones safe

Energy costs are highest when extreme weather forces heating and air systems to run longer and more often, putting a great strain on the electric grid. These are a few simple energy-saving tips to help you stay comfortable and avoid sticker shock on your next electric bill.

We’re exploring new service options that put more control in your hands, strengthen system reliability and make smart home technologies easier to access. Your feedback will help guide the next generation of member offerings, ensuring they’re designed around what matters most to you.

By completing the survey linked below by March 1, you will be entered to win one of three $500 bill credits. The winners will be announced at the NEC Annual Meeting on April 1.  Look for more information on the Annual Meeting in our March issue of South Carolina Living.

Are you a high school junior with an interest in politics and government? Or perhaps a sophomore with a focus on state-level governance and emerging technology? Newberry Electric Cooperative is offering two opportunities for 2026: the Washington Youth Tour from June 14-19 and the Cooperative Youth Summit from July 13-16.

Interested students will need to submit an application and participate in a personal interview as part of the selection process. Students must live in a household served by NEC.

Experience lightning-fast, reliable internet with CarolinaConnect's advanced fiber-optic technology. Our members can enjoy unlimited data perfect for gaming, streaming, and browsing without worrying about buffering or data consumption. Sign up today for affordable, high-speed service and take advantage of free installation along with your first month on us!

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As the state's largest circulation publication, South Carolina Living, shares the faces and places that identify the Palmetto State from the mountains to the sea.  Each month, the magazine also features news and information about your local, member-owned electric cooperative.  The magazine is delivered free-of-charge each month to electric cooperative members. It's just another part of the cooperative advantage.