Education

Brighten your future.

We provide a range of educational materials and opportunities for students and educators to learn more about Santee Cooper, electricity, electric safety and more.

Santee Cooper Kids

Brighten Your Future

Santee Cooper invites you to become an e-SMART kid. Becoming e-SMART means learning about electricity and how to use it safely and wisely. Check out our games and activities, and you’ll be on your way!

Tours and Presentations

We provide a range of educational materials and opportunities for students and educators to learn more about Santee Cooper, electricity, electric safety and more.

Publications

Santee Cooper provides effective, engaging, curriculum-based publications to teachers throughout the state free of charge. Check out our complete listing of publications that are available.

Energy Educators Institute

Each July Santee Cooper sponsors the Energy Educators Institute, a graduate level course for certified South Carolina K-12 teachers and administrators accredited through Charleston Southern University.

Participants explore the scientific concepts of energy, its sources, and use and impact on the environment, economy and society. A real-world understanding of the power and purpose of electricity is learned through presentations by energy experts, discussions, field experiences and hands-on activities. Teachers complete the institute armed with materials relevant to the curriculum and correlated to state standards.

This three-week, interactive and interdisciplinary course requires a four-day residential stay at Santee Cooper's Wampee Conference Center on Lake Moultrie in Pinopolis. Although a tranquil setting, it proves to be the perfect place to build professional relationships and participate in a diverse learning experience. During the first and third week of the institute, participants will interact and complete assignments online. The second week of the course is spent onsite at Santee Cooper's Wampee Conference Center.

Lineworkers Rodeo

Each year, Santee Cooper and electrical utility partners hold the Lineworkers’ Rodeo to showcase line technicians' skills and promote camaraderie among participants.

2023 Rodeo

When: Friday, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m.

Where: 305A Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579

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 General Information
 General Rules

Apprentice Events
 Hurtman Rescue
 Knot Tying
 Obstacle Course
 Backyard Light Changeout
 Written Test

Journeyman Events
 Double Cross Arm Change
 Down Primary
 Obstacle Course
 Hurtman Rescue
 Knot Tying

The Lineworkers' Rodeo is designed to display lineworkers’ talents in a fun and safe environment. It's also intended to build a sense of community among the lineworkers and strengthen their knowledge and ability in the areas of safety, teamwork and productivity.

The rodeo is open to anyone who is or was a qualified practicing lineworker employed by Santee Cooper, electric cooperatives, or municipalities.

For any questions concerning the Santee Cooper Lineworkers' Rodeo, email rodeo.questions@santeecooper.com.