Santee Cooper Area - South Carolina Oceanfront Communities (or near)

Oceanfront or coastal living for active 55+ communities offers a serene and invigorating lifestyle. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves, with stunning ocean views from your balcony. These communities often feature modern, single-story homes designed for ease of access and comfort. Amenities typically include fitness centers, swimming pools, walking trails, and social clubs that encourage an active lifestyle and foster a sense of community. Residents can enjoy beach walks, water sports, and boating, enhancing their physical well-being and social interactions. Proximity to charming coastal towns provides opportunities for dining, shopping, and cultural events, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling retirement.

As one of the largest power providers in South Carolina, Santee Cooper directly serves more than 156,000 residential and commercial customers in Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry counties. With a diverse fuel and energy supply of coal, nuclear, oil, gas and hydro, Santee Cooper supplies power to the cities of Bamberg and Georgetown, 32 large industrial customers, and Charleston Air Force Base. Santee Cooper generates the power distributed by South Carolina's 20 electric distribution cooperatives.

The people of South Carolina govern Santee Cooper through a board of directors appointed by the governor and approved by the state Senate. A board member represents each congressional district and each of the three counties where Santee Cooper serves retail customers directly; one board member has previous electric cooperative experience; and the chairman is appointed at-large.