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Kristin Douglas
How often will you cycle my water heater?
The H2O Plus program helps reduce the effects of high demand on our generation system, so we will normally cycle your water heater during hours of peak power usage when demand is at its highest (and when electricity is most…
Why is Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative promoting a program that will help it sell less electricity?
GCEC is a cooperative, and that means we have a real concern for the communities we serve. H2O Plus will help manage the peak demand for power, which is more expensive during those times when you and your neighbors are…
So how do I participate in H2O Plus?
Participation is simple. Call GCEC, and we’ll walk you through the steps to enroll in H2O Plus. It will cost you absolutely nothing to participate. In fact, we will credit $25 to your bill for your participation!
What is a transient voltage?
Transient voltage defined as voltages 110% above service voltage.
Where do these transient voltages occur?
Transient voltages split between the utility side and the consumer side. The utility side can comprise up to 20% of all transient voltages. The 20% is broken into two categories: lightning with 15% and miscellaneous with 5%. Miscellaneous is defined…
What can I do about transient voltages?
Power quality management products address all your connected electronic equipment. The first line of defense begins with a meter base surge device. This protects the house electrical entrance and provides “Whole House” protection for connected white appliances. White appliances are…
Northwest Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association
The Northwest Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association consists of heating and cooling contractors in Bay County, Florida. There are also multiple associate members such as Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative that belong to this organization. We feel it is important to…
The Southern Building Code Congress International
The Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) – Florida Panhandle Chapter is more commonly known as the Inspectors Organization. The purpose of the group is to create an opportunity for open communication between building inspectors, builders, building suppliers, architects, engineers,…
What are some factors that cause power outages?
High winds blowing trees and branches onto power lines Vehicles striking and breaking utility poles High winds breaking utility poles High winds blowing lines into trees Cold-load pick-up problems Animals such as birds, snakes, and squirrels climbing poles and contacting…
How does Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative restore power?
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s (GCECs) power restoration procedures are very simple. We try to restore power to as many families as possible as quickly as possible. Below are the steps GCEC takes to restore power: Restore power to substations Repair…