Easley Combined Utilities

06/01/2026

Last week, we shared the different ways you can report an electrical outage. Today, we're looking at the top five (in no particular order) reasons that outages occur in the first place!

05/29/2026

Lloyd here. How do you know when it’s time to replace your AC unit? Well, the first indicator you’re likely to notice is a decline in performance. You might note a new racket coming from the unit or a less-than-pleasant odor, too. If you suspect it might be about to kick the bucket, check your air filter first and then consult a professional. To help extend the life of your unit, adjust your thermostat (78 degrees is often cited as the magic number – but definitely try to keep things no cooler than 20 degrees below outdoor temperatures). Also, consider giving your AC unit a break to extend its life and avoid freezing up. Stay cool, neighbors.

05/28/2026

Beginning the first week in June, our team will use CCTV cameras to look for damage in the sewer lines along Main Street. We will also clean the lines and remove any obstructions. Lane closures and delays may impact your travel schedule. Work will primarily be completed during the evening hours and business and all activities should continue as usual. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.

05/26/2026

Trust us, we don’t like it either, but… outages do happen! In the event of an outage, you have three easy ways to contact us: give us a call, report the outage via SmartHub, or send us a message on social media. Want to sign up for SmartHub now? Visit https://www.easleyutilities.com/news-and-updates/smarthub-guide.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor fallen members of our United States military and commemorate their sacrifice. We look forward to serving you on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

We enjoyed being part of the inaugural Water Summit this week. Along with our partners at Save Our Saluda, we were able to share how our integrated relationship is enabling better, longer term conservation efforts. Watch this video for more information from ECU’s Operations Engineer Tyler Morgan and our Watershed Manager Melanie Ruhlman!

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05/22/2026

Lloyd here. To clarify, the electrical outage many of us experienced on Tuesday morning was the result of wildlife interference. Specifically, a squirrel. It happens more often than you’d think and more often than the folks at ECU would like. In fact, if you look at their 2025 data, animal interference was second only to downed trees as the leading cause of customer outages. Now, that fact alone is not enough to get me to move to Australia or Antarctica (they don’t have native squirrels), but it pretty near blew my mind!

05/20/2026

Our resident Chaos Coordinator Ginnye Lusk shared, "My favorite thing about working with ECU is that the organization is built on integrity and I've always been proud to work here. And, I have some of the most amazing friendships that never would have happened had I been anywhere else.” As so many of our employees would tell you, to know Ginnye is to have a friend.

05/19/2026

The Easley Area Museum features engaging exhibits that celebrate our local history as well as lectures, workshops, and programs for all ages. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays, with guided walking tours of downtown Easley offered on the second Sunday of each month. ECU is proud to support the museum and its mission to help residents and visitors learn more about Easley’s history.

05/19/2026

8:25am Update: Electrical service has been restored for all impacted customers. Thank you.

7:50am Update: ECU has completed their portion of the repair process and we are awaiting assistance from a neighboring utility. The current estimated time of restoration is 8:45am. Thank you.

There is an outage impacting the following circuits: Pendleton Street, Pickensville, Highway 8 & South 5th Street, Belk, Crestview Road, South B Street. Crews are onsite and completing repairs now. More information will be provided as it is available. Thank you.