"Small change that changes lives" is the foundation on which the Operation Round Up® program was built. Members who agree to participate allow Berkeley Electric Cooperative to “round up” their monthly electric bill to the next highest dollar. For example, a bill of $55.75 would be rounded up to $56.00 with the additional $0.25 going to the Operation Round Up® fund. Collectively, your generosity equates to about $40,000 a month to aid those in need. More than $1.8 million has been awarded locally since 2014.
All Operation Round Up®funds stay right here in the Lowcountry. Guidelines for awarding this money address needs such as home repairs and other community services.
How much can I expect to contribute each year?
The amount "rounded-up" on each participating customer's bill averages a total of $6 per year. The monthly billing statement shows how much is being donated each month, along with a year-end statement. The amount contributed to Operation Round Up® is tax-deductible as tax laws permit.
Member Participation
Operation Round Up® is an opt-out program with all Berkeley Electric Cooperative members being automatically enrolled when they become a member. Members can opt out at any time by simply contacting their local district office.
Guidelines
Operation Round Up® only provides funding for certain projects. For a list of qualifying and non-qualifying projects covered by the program, please click here.
To Apply
Operation Round Up® funds are available for both individuals and organizations. To apply for individual aid please complete the application below or contact your local district office for a hard copy of the application. Organizations can complete the application below or contact their local district office for a copy of the appropriate application.
Board Members
This fund is administered by the Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust, a board of volunteer directors made up of community leaders from the three counties served by the Cooperative.
| District 1 | Queen Wilson |
| District 2 | Barbara Singleton |
| District 3 | William Jones |
| District 4 | Alton Rudy Hood, Chairman |
| District 5 | Gislaine Jenkins |
| District 6 | LaTonia Brothers, Secretary |
| District 7 | James Donald Graham, Vice Chairman |
| District 8 | William Smoak |
| District 9 | Samuel Brownlee, Treasurer |
