Power Talk

·        Dr. Kay Phillips, CEO of the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, explains how the organization is helping protect children in the Lowcountry and providing the help they need to recover from trauma. 

Berkeley Electric's President & CEO Mike Fuller and VP of Finance Joel Stevens break down how your dollar is spent at the cooperative to ensure you have safe, reliable electric service.

Innovator Sonia Gaillard stops by to share how her creation Ignite TECH Impact is working to create the next generation of leaders and creators in northern Berkeley County. 

Energy Guru Eddie Plowden explains the main drivers in your electric bill and the technology and services the cooperative provides to help you manage your usage.

Google's Rachel Wilson joins us to share how the tech giant is partnering with Berkeley Electric to improve the lives of members who need it the most. 

Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell stops by to share all the work his office is doing to help prevent deaths not only in Berkeley County, but also in the greater Lowcountry area.  

BEC Engineers Chris Rutledge and Robert Matthew take us on a tour of the major projects coming up this year for the cooperative's four service districts.

PR Specialist Dana Jenkins shares the exciting plans for this year's Bright Ideas 5K and the grant program it funds, the Bright Ideas Education Grants. 

A long-running service organization, Hope Repair with Pointe North Church, is teaming up with Berkeley Electric and Google to help with weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades for BEC's members who need it the most.

LaShawn McNeil, president of BEC's Awendaw WIRE, stops by to share what's new and exciting for the Women Involved in Rural Electrification group there.

Charleston Naval Shipyard alumni are working to preserve the legacy of one of the state's largest employers and provide fellowship to those who remember it best.

DJ Hampton, president and CEO of Trident United Way, returns to the studio to update us on the new ways the organization is implementing measurable community transformation in education, financial stability, and health across the Lowcountry.

It's a new year and a new approach to vegetation management for the co-op. Adam Bradshaw, Dir. Of Line Constr. ＆ Maint. Services, highlights the importance of maintaining rights-of-way around electrical equipment boxes to ensure reliable service for the co-op's rapidly growing service territory.

BEC's energy gurus Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord explore how meter technology has changed in the past 85 years and how those strides allow the co-op to provide more rate options and services.

Energy Specialist Josh Laughter shares efficiency tips to help prevent winter energy bills from freezing your finances. 

Kevin Sheilley, president and CEO of Charleston Metro Chamber, stops by to introduce himself and share what's ahead for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 2026.

·        It's red kettle, bell-ringing season! Capt. April Davis, corps officer for the Salvation Army in Charleston, tells us how you can help during the holiday season — and all year.

·        It's red kettle, bell-ringing season! Capt. April Davis, corps officer for the Salvation Army in Charleston, tells us how you can help during the holiday season — and all year.

·         Plans are underway for Berkeley Electric's 2025 Annual Meeting of Members. VPs Amy Langdon and Bryan Reece tell us what members can expect this year — and what awesome prizes will be given away.

Olivia Whitehurst, founder and president of Friends of Berkeley Animal Center, stops by to share how they're partnering with BEC to offer a low-cost animal wellness clinic.

Putting money back in our members' pockets when we retire capital credits is one of the biggest differences of being served by an electric cooperative. Joel Stevens, BEC's vice president of finance, shares when and how much this year's retirement will be.

In honor of National Drive Electric Month, we're shining a light on an area of expertise at BEC that some people may not know we have: electric vehicles – or EV for short. Join energy advisors Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord to learn more about the resources available at your cooperative.

Learn how the nonprofit S.C. Hunters for the Hungry brings local hunters and deer processors together with Lowcountry Food Bank and other charitable organizations to make sure South Carolinians have access to high-quality protein.

There's a renaissance happening in Goose Creek! Artists and educators Willis Sanders and Barbara Richardson stop by to share why it's an exciting time to live -- and create -- in the Creek!

Brothers Yiqing Ye and Yidong Ye, who are students at Academic Magnet School, had their summers sponsored by Berkeley Electric. These young men share their experiences on the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. and Youth Summit in Columbia.

You can't use a device these days without some mention of artificial intelligence – AI for short – popping up. Learn how Berkeley Electric is making the most of this technology, while safeguarding members' privacy.

·       Berkeley Electric is ready if a major storm hits the Lowcountry — are you ready? BEC's Vice President of IT Amy Langdon joins us to share tips for how residents can prepare for this summer's storm season.

·        From the power plant to your home, Leslie Maley, vice president of planning and power supply at Central Electric Power Cooperative, stops by to explain why there's such a need for more generation in the Palmetto State.

·        From the power plant to your home, Leslie Maley, vice president of planning and power supply at Central Electric Power Cooperative, stops by to explain why there's such a need for more generation in the Palmetto State.

BEC Energy Specialist Loretta Moore has some hot tips to keep your home comfortable and your electric bill on ice this summer.

DJ Hampton, president and CEO of Trident United Way, stops by with Senior Advancement Officer Justin McCloskey to tell us how the agency is a catalyst for measurable community transformation in education, financial stability, and health in the Lowcountry.

Jason Brown with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance shares how CRDA isn't resting on its past successes. The stakeholder network continues to punch above its weight class in attracting new investment – and innovation -- to the area.

Color your world this summer at the Berkeley County Library System! Programming includes chess, Legos, genealogy, cooking classes, Dungeons and Dragons, and, of course, books!

Prepare to be inspired by Peggy Dantzler, vice president of loss control and training for Electric Cooperatives of S.C. The Palmetto State's first female lineworker stops by to tell us about the amazing women funded by the Jenny Ballard Scholarship.  

Vice President of Engineering Chris Rutledge takes us on a tour of Berkeley Electric's system improvements, district by district.

Spring is the best time to invest in your home! Tameka Palmer, energy services program administrator at Berkeley Electric, tells us how the HomeAdvantage loan program can help you improve your home's comfort and efficiency.

Snow, ice, hurricanes: BEC's line crews are always willing to help another co-op! Goose Creek Line Foreman Ashby Freeman shares what it's like to go on the road for mutual aid with Vice President of Operations Tommy Harvey

Snow, ice, hurricanes: BEC's line crews are always willing to help another co-op! Goose Creek Line Foreman Ashby Freeman shares what it's like to go on the road for mutual aid with Vice President of Operations Tommy Harvey.

Join guests Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord from the co-op's Energy Services team to learn all the ways they're helping make your home more comfortable and efficient — and new technology that's coming soon!

VP of Member Services Amy Langdon discusses all the ways her department helps co-op members along with big changes in the department.

Adam Kelly, Goose Creek marketing manager, sits down with BEC's own social media savant, Peyton Dress, to talk about what it takes to make engaging content that is meaningful to their audiences.

BEC's Dana Jenkins and Brianna Johnson share all the educational opportunities available for teachers and students. From trips to grants and scholarships, there is something for just about everyone!

The one-and-one Energy Guru Eddie Plowden sits down with us to discuss how the cooperative is always looking out for you with its proactive high bill review program.

Baby it's cold outside! Energy Specialist Loretta Moore shares tips for how to keep winter energy usage from freezing your finances.

Electric vehicles have grown in popularity in the past decade, but many motorists are still uncertain about EVs. Tim Swicord, manager of energy services, shares resources available to Berkeley Electric members

'Tis the season for sharing your blessings! Capt. April Davis, corps officer for Salvation Army in Charleston, tells us how you can help during the holiday season — and all year

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and Michel'le Cathey of the ARK of SC shares the services her organization provides to families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

Apprentice Lineman Austin Hewette joins Trey Colyar, director of safety and technical training, to talk about Berkeley Electric's Electrical Lineworker program with Trident Technical College.

VPs Amy Langdon and Bryan Reece share how this year's Annual Meeting of Members in November will be the biggest and best yet.