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2024 5K-Aden Race
2024 5K-Aden RaceOn April 27, 2024, a team from Sumter Utilities participated in the annual 5K-Aden race in Columbia, SC. The race is an event held in support of the Jordan Thomas Foundation, a 501c3 that helps kids get the prostheses they need to lead healthy and...
Liberty STEAM Charter School’s 1st Annual Workforce Development Day
Liberty STEAM Charter School's 1st Annual Workforce Development DayEarlier this month, Liberty STEAM Charter School invited Sumter Utilities to participate in their first annual Workforce Development Day, and we happily obliged! The initiative sought to partner each...
Lighting the Way for the Turtles on Folly Beach
Lighting the Way for the Turtles on Folly BeachAs part of our work with Dominion Energy, Sumter Utilities crews have been working along Folly Beach outside of Charleston, SC to replace street lights in an effort to save the turtles. When sea turtle hatchlings begin...
Sumter Utilities celebrates 2023 employee milestones
Sumter Utilities Celebrates Employee MilestonesSeveral Sumter Utilities employees recently hit significant milestones! These individuals have given years of dedication, support, and teamwork. We are so grateful to call them part of the Sumter family:20 YEARS Corey...
Lineman Day
National Lineman Appreciation DayApril 18To our Sumter Linemen...Each year on April 18, National Lineman Appreciation Day offers us the chance to recognize linemen for their dedication, sacrifice, and grit. You certainly didn’t take on this job because the work was...
Photo Contest
Send us your photosand be entered to win a $50 gift card!Show us what you're up to, Sumter Crews!We want to see your photos from the field, so we're hosting a photo contest to see what you've got! Here's how it works:[dsm_icon_list...
Industry News
Supply Chain Issues Could Disrupt Storm Restoration Efforts
As we approach the peak months of hurricane season, the supply chain struggle in the US continues, and it could make an impact on the ability to restore power after a storm. A recent article from Fox Business highlighted the need for transformers - a critical...
Redefining Grid Hardening
Climate change continues to drive extreme weather, and more than ever the focus is on grid resiliency. But "hardening" the grid requires more than just replacing worn out equipment. A recent article in Utility Dive discussed the need for proactive investment in...
Duke Energy shares the importance of nuclear for the energy transition
For 7.2 Million Duke Energy customers, it's widely understood that there is a need to transition away from fossil fuels, CNBC recently reported. The energy transition is in full swing, and Duke is committed to playing their part. Duke has reduced carbon emissions by...
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