Santee Cooper

12/06/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/06/2021 10:54

Santee Cooper Board approves 2022 Budget

Santee Cooper Board approves 2022 Budget

Posted December 6, 2021 | [email protected]
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MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a $2.1 billion budget for 2022. The 2022 budget includes $1.8 billion for the electric system, $9.8 million for the water systems, and $312.7 million for capital expenditures.

Approximately 38% of the $1.8 billion electric system budget is allocated for fuel and purchased power. The Board also approved the 2023 and 2024 budgets for planning purposes.

The $312.7 million for construction and capital equipment spending includes:

  • $71.4 million primarily for environmental projects
  • $241.3 million for the transmission and distribution systems and system-wide improvements

"With the Board of Directors approval of the 2022 budget, Santee Cooper will continue our commitment to keep prices stable, increase value for our customers, and provide low-cost, affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible power and water," said Mark Bonsall, Santee Cooper President and CEO.