Aiken Electric Cooperative, your energy company, offers a wide variety of programs designed to enhance the quality of life our member-owners enjoy. We provide comfort, value, and savings to homes and businesses. We're constantly refining our programs - and developing new ones - because we've tuned in to the needs of the people we serve. Touchstone Energy is a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to customers large and small. More than 550 Touchstone Energy cooperatives in 39 states are delivering energy and energy solutions to more than 16 million customers every day. Touchstone Energy cooperatives serve their members with integrity, accountability, innovation and a longstanding commitment to communities.
Green Power [top]
AEC has Green Power, SC’s first source of renewable power generation that uses methane gas to generate 14.2 megawatts of electricity. To buy Green Power call 803-649-6245 or 1-800-922-1262
Terms and Conditions for Green Power -- Product Content Label -- more info
Operation Round Up® [top]
Operation Round Up® is a volunteer participation program for AEC members to help provide food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and other services to those in our communities who need it the most. A participating member's electric bill is rounded up to the next highest dollar amount, resulting in an average contribution of about $6 each year. Total contributions from all members could add up to more than $150,000.
Application for donation for Organization/Agency.
Application for donation for individual and/or family
POWER for Wildlife [top]
POWER for Wildlife will create shelter and forage for many species of birds and animals
What is a Wildlife Management Plan?
The Wildlife management plan is a menu of typical wildlife management practices and is developed by the landowner. The menu might include:
mechanical brush control;
chemical brush control;
permanent wildlife plantings; or
annual wildlife plantings
Who can receive a grant?
Landowners, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations and individuals committed to the conversion and management of Aiken Electric Cooperative power rights-of-way may apply for a Power for Wildlife grant. All applications are ranked and reviewed on a competitive basis. Applications are available at your local cooperative office. Individuals receiving grants must have control of, and manage, the approved acreage for a 5-year minimum period as outlined by their management plans.
What type of commitment is involved?
Grant recipients have a 5-year minimum obligation to follow the practices outlined in their management plan.
Why Power for Wildlife?
Electrical distribution lines are essential to our standard of living. Underneath these lines are rights-of-ways. These rights-of-way acres must be routinely managed to prevent unwanted growth of tall plants and trees that could interfere with the normal delivery of electricity. With Power for Wildlife, Aiken Electric Cooperative is offering a program of cash incentives that will enhance wildlife habitat while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of electricity.
How are grant dollars calculated?
Grant awards are based on the types of practices selected by the participant. Recipients can receive $60 per acre up to a maximum of $1,000 over a 5-year period. Grant awards cannot exceed payments of $333.33 the first, third, and fifth year.
For more information contact:
Michael E. Campbell
Vice President, Corporate Services
Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.
803-649-6245, ext. 1116
Download the Power for Wildlife Incentive Grant Application
H20 Select [top]
H2O Select PLUS is a water heater and timer incentive program offered to qualifying members of Aiken Electric Cooperative (AEC).With H2O Select PLUS you can choose a free, new high-efficiency electric water heater AND cash incentives as well as conserve important resources, including your money!
Capital Credits [top]
Capital credits are the only form of equity a consumer-owned utility has. Each year, all revenue over and above expenses is assigned by the Cooperative to each member's Capital Credits Account. The amount of your capital credits is determined by your yearly payments for electricity.
Bank Draft [top]
Aiken Electric's Bank Draft automatically drafts your checking account each month for the amount of your electric bill. You'll still get a monthly statement showing how much electricity you used and how much it costs.
Levelized Billing [top]
Levelized Billing is available to Cooperative members who wish to be able to budget in advance for their utility bills. Levelized billing uses a rolling average of your electric bill for the most recent 12 months.
E-Billing service - Save time. Save postage. Save trees. 
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We invite you to be part of the solution in the greening of our business. With E-Billing, you’ll get an e-mail each month telling you that your latest statement has been posted. Combine e-billing with the Bank Draft program to automatically draft your checking or savings account for the amount of your monthly electric bill. Pay By Net is a fast, safe and secure way to pay utility bills through the Internet.
Decorative Security Lighting [top]
Decorative Security Lighting can help you improve the appearance and security of your home or business. Aiken Electric will furnish, install, operate, and maintain the lighting equipment, and add a small charge for this service to your monthly bill. Click here to view different types of decorative security lights.
GOFER Collection Station [top]
The GOFER (Give Oil for Energy Recovery) program helps protect the environment and our groundwater by reusing oil disposed of by do-it-yourselfers. Gofer sites are located at our Aiken, Edgefield and North offices.
Automated Meter Reading [top]
The co-op has implemented an automated meter reading (AMR) system that allows meter usage and power outages to be conveniently reported through a two-way automated communication system (TWACS). The automated meter reading system offers members the most innovative and reliable meter reading system available.
Key Accounts [top]
We work closely with our commercial and industrial members, tailoring programs to meet their specific needs. This individualized service addresses safety, energy efficiency and other electrical issues that affect productivity and profitability.
Washington Youth Tour [top]
Aiken Electric Cooperative sponsors up to six high school juniors on an all-expenses-paid trip to our nation's capital. This week-long tour gives students a chance to see our government in action, experience the history of our nation and learn more about electric cooperatives.
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Scholarships [top]
Aiken Electric Cooperative awards two $1,000 Touchstone Energy scholarships to graduating high school seniors -- one to a student planning to attend a four-year college and one to a student planning to attend a two-year college or technical school. In addition, the AEC Trustees personally fund a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior based on need and performance.
The WIRE Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to a woman who may not have been able to attend college when she graduated from high school, but now wants to further her education. A $2,500 one-time scholarship will be presented to two electric cooperative members in South Carolina based on financial need and her personal goals.
- WIRE Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship for Women Returning to College
Teachers Opportunities
National Rural Education Association's (NREA) offers various resources for teachers.To explore opportunities offered by NREA please click here.
Economic Development [top]
Through the innovative Rural Development Act passed by the SC Legislature in 1996, Aiken Electric assists economic development efforts in our region.
Living in SC Magazine [top]
This is a monthly magazine for our member-owners that features current information about the Cooperative and utility industry.