SC | co-op news YORK www.yorkelectric.net 1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy. York, SC 29745 1-866-374-1234 MEMBER SERVICES (803) 684-4248 MAIN OFFICE (803) 684-4247 (800) 582-8810 Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday FORT MILL OFFICE 2089 Hwy. 21 Bypass Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 548-4244 Hours: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES E. Jack Cornwell Chairman, District 2 Max T. Settlemyre Vice Chairman, District 1 Richard B. Sadler Secretary/Treasurer, District 9 Richard M. Roach, District 3 Paul D. Poston, District 4 Carolyn Hicks Boyd, District 5 William Roy “Will” Mitchell, District 6 Marion Comer, District 7 Steadfast and true to YOU Tommie Bratton, District 8 PRESIDENT & CHIEF ERIN POWELL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Paul Basha CO-OP NEWS EDITOR Joyce T. Baker FIND US ON Out with the old and in with the new! YEC works to improve electric reliability in our India Hook Substation on Mt. Gallant Road in Rock Hill by replacing aged equipment. Electrical substation safety tips 4 SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | JULY 2018 | SCLIVING.COOP YOU CAN COUNT ON YEC to get your lights back on in a storm, but it is important to recognize the work we do to guarantee reliable energy. Providing a level of service that removes the feeling of doubt is our goal each day. We want you to know your lights will come on, your water will be hot, your phones will be charged and, most importantly, the electricity you use is safe. Similarly, in the event of an outage, we want you to have peace-of- mind that your Cooperative will work diligently to restore power. Continued maintenance on the YEC substations and lines delivering power to your home is necessary to preserve our high standards of service. We are currently rebuilding our India Hook substation located on Mt. Gallant Road replacing outdated equipment where high voltage lines enter the substation, to improve reliability. We are also adding another transformer to the Lakeview substation located on Highway 21 North to increase capacity to withstand the growth in our area. Construction on both locations will be completed this summer. These upgrades also include improved technology to help isolate outages and improve restoration times. This work, and our unwavering commitment to our members, shows you can depend on YEC–to plan for the future, to put in the work, to keep you updated on your Cooperative, and to look out for you. PAUL BASHA President and Chief Executive Officer Teach youngsters to stay away from electrical substation fences—they are NOT for climbing. is open or vandalized. substations which can Contact us if you see a substation fence or Never release transformer cabinet that metallic balloons near Never fly kites or drones near substations. cause outages when they contact power lines.