[1] Palmetto Electric was formed in 1940 by a group of residents in response to the lack of service in rural areas by investor-owned utility companies.

[2] As of January 2012, elected persons include: Palmetto Electric services southern Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties.

There are offices located in the towns of Hampton, Hilton Head, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland.

[3] In 2017, Palmetto Electric donated $50,000 to the TCL's Criminal Justice Program towards their virtual weapons training system, which can be used by local law enforcement agencies to educate and improve the skills of law enforcement officers.

[4] Palmetto Electric receives 100% of its energy from Santee Cooper.