Co-op Talk: Voices of our Community

Listen in to hear the podcasts created by York Electric Cooperative's 2021 Virtual Youth Experience delegates. Seventy-four high school students from across South Carolina competed in the Virtual Youth Experience, where they heard from state and local leaders. Using interviews from those leaders, the students then worked in groups to create audio podcasts that completed the sentence: This is my country... Learn more about the Virtual Youth Experience here, and listen to the podcasts created by other co-ops' delegates here.

YEC's Energy Services Representative Brent Clinton discusses new technologies available to help make your home smart and energy efficient. Learn about our Beat the Peak program, smart thermostats, and shopping with your co-op on Amazon. We'll help you make smarter home decisions to save energy for a brighter future. 

Young author and winner of enLIGHTenSC's 2021 Children's Book Competition, Madeleine Benner, joins us to read her book, "Angel the Solar Bird." Follow along as Madeleine shares her story about a young girl named Amanda, and how she and her animal pals befriend a special bluebird who teaches them about solar energy. You can read Madeleine's book at home, here.

York Electric's Energy Services Representative Brent Clinton explores the causes behind high power bills, what members can do to lower them, and how YEC can help.

Your host and YEC's Communications Coordinator Porter Gable shares the story of one of our members, Elizabeth Plyler.  A skilled potter, Plyler remembers what it was like when electricity was brought to her home.

YEC's Key Account Representative Markeus Farrand explains key accounts, his role in serving them, and how they impact all York Electric members.

After many textile mills closed in the 1980s, York Electric’s leadership invested back into this area by bringing new industries and opportunities. Vice President of Community Development Marc Howie and Key Account Representative Markeus Farrand discuss the history of our East York Industrial Park.

Co-op Talk discusses what life was like before the lights came on.