HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — New summertime rates for Santee Cooper and Horry Electric Cooperative customers go into effect on Tuesday.
Both utilities will have a peak charge based on usage between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Santee Cooper approved the new rates in December .
The three-hour window is when the utility companies say customers typically use the most electricity. It’s when customers use their heating or cooling systems and other large appliances the most…