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Kristin Douglas
Touchstone Energy
Touchstone Energy® — The Power of Human Connections Touchstone Energy® is a national alliance of local, member-owned electric cooperatives that do business with integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is proud to be one of…
Memberships
Learn more about the organizations that Gulf Coast Electric is affiliated with: AAF – Panama City Bay County Chamber of Commerce Bay County Economic Development Alliance Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Florida Economic Development Council Florida Electric Cooperatives Association Gulf…
Power Generation
Power PlantsRenewable Resources Power PlantsRenewable Resources Central Generation PowerSouth’s Central Generation facility, located in Gantt, Alabama, consists of the Maury A. McWilliams Steam Power Plant, the James A. Vann Jr. Power Plant, and the Point A and Gantt Hydroelectric Power…
Annual Members’ Meeting
The 78th Annual Members’ Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Honeyville Community Center (240 Honeyville Park Drive, 32465). In addition to the business portion of the meeting, make plans to join…
Our Staff
Trustees
The area served by the Cooperative is divided into three districts, and each district contains three groups, each of which is served by a trustee. Please click the trustee names to learn more.
Our Cooperative
Our History When President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) on May 11, 1935, it was the dawning of a new day for rural America. Yet it was to be several years before the flow of electricity…
Generator Safety
For most of us, a backup generator can be a nice thing to have in case the power goes off. For some people, such as those dependent on life-support equipment, a backup generator is essential. Whether you need a generator…
Lightning Facts
Lightning Florida is the lightning capital of the world, therefore as Florida residents, we should take extra precautions when we see bad weather approaching. Because there are no official lightning watches or warnings, it is up to individuals to learn…
Electrical Safety
Electrical EmergenciesPath of Electricity Electrical EmergenciesPath of Electricity Electrical Fire If you have an electrical fire, make sure everyone leaves the house. If the fire is small, call 911 right away. If you are confident that you may be able…