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Kristin Douglas
Powering the Future
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s commitment to powering homes and businesses every day of the year requires a diverse energy mix, and Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) has completed crucial steps toward keeping reliable power flowing in the future. Georgia Power…
President’s Message – November 2023
The holiday season is just around the corner. Festive music will soon flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family…
Rate Adjustment in Effect October 31
Since early 2021, we have seen record-breaking inflation that has greatly impacted prices of the materials and equipment we use daily. On average, we have seen a nearly 200% increase in some of our most-used equipment and material prices. These…
Inflation: An Unpopular Topic
For the past 3 years, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative has seen a significant increase in the costs of serving members. This is due to inflation, and we have little control over it. We are analyzing our costs to ensure the…
President’s Message – October 2023
In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables such as…
Cyber Safe
Keep Your Family Protected Online by Drew Woolley For many parents, the biggest challenge to protecting their children online is feeling like they can’t keep up with the pace of new technology. It isn’t easy to teach children how to…
President’s Message – September 2023
Recently, one of our newer employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different than other types of utilities. This month, I want to share some things I told her. Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other…
Terry Myers Retires After Four Decades of Service
Following 41 years of service with Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Terry Myers has retired. Terry was hired as a groundman on June 17, 1982, but held many positions during his career. In 1983, he advanced to equipment operator, a position…
Questions to Consider Before Installing Rooftop Solar
“Free energy from the sun and lower electric bills. Where do I sign up?” The benefits of installing rooftop solar panels may seem like a no-brainer, but the reality is, that not every home—and homeowner’s situation—is always right for solar.…
GCEC Students Enjoy Trip of a Lifetime
In June, rising seniors Andrew Pliscofsky of Mosley High School and Noah Taunton of Wewahitchka High School traveled to Washington, D.C., for the weeklong National Rural Electric Youth Tour. The 2 won Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour contest. The…