The South Carolina Senate has introduced a resolution to recognize the significant contributions of the state's electric cooperatives by designating February 13, 2025, as Electric Co-Op Day at the State House. This resolution acknowledges the vital role these cooperatives play in providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to nearly two million residents, particularly in rural areas. It highlights their efforts in restoring power following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024, where approximately 3,500 line workers worked diligently to restore electricity to 425,000 cooperative members within two weeks.

On Electric Co-Op Day, trustees, CEOs, and employees from the electric cooperatives will visit the State House to express their gratitude to the General Assembly for their support and to engage in discussions about the cooperatives' essential role in the state's economy. The resolution emphasizes the importance of electric cooperatives in maintaining infrastructure that supports economic development in rural communities and concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina.