We’re Moving…Temporarily!

Starting Monday, September 15, 2025, our Wewahitchka office will be located in a temporary location (637 Highway 22) while our new headquarters office is constructed. We look forward to continuing to serve you during this transition. Thank you for your patience and support as we build a new, improved space...

Kristin Douglas

Kristin Douglas

Giving Back

One of the four core values of being a Touchstone Energy® Cooperative is Commitment to Community. Through cash contributions, other donations, and volunteerism, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative supports local causes ranging from education to the environment. This extensive community involvement…

Development Loan Program

Purpose Provides zero-interest loans and grants to Rural Utilities Service (RUS) financed telephone and electric utilities to promote rural economic development and job creation projects. Reference: Section 313 of the RE Act 7 CFR 1703, Subpart B. Applicant Eligibility Zero-interest…

Development Grant Program

Only financially strong businesses will be evaluated for this program, and they must also have a strong economic impact on the community. Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) will be very specific and only use this fund in cases where the…

Revolving Loan Program

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is a local pool of capital to promote rural economic development. The fund provides gap financing for start-up, expanding, and new businesses that attract new jobs or provide needed public health or…

Economic Development

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is a different kind of electric utility. It is a member-owned, not-for-profit utility that serves member-owners throughout Florida’s Panhandle. It got started like so many other co-ops did — to provide a service where none…

Events Calendar

How would you like to promote your event to 100,000 Florida homes for FREE? Click here to advertise your event in the Florida Currents magazine. Due to print deadlines, please submit event information at least 60 days before the event…

Florida Currents

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) distributes the Florida Currents magazine to each of its members every month. The front and back cover, as well as pages 3 to 8, and 25, 26, 28, and 29 of each issue, are dedicated…

Water

Water-Saving Tips Replacing an old toilet with a new model can save the typical household 7,900 to 21,700 gallons of water per year Check toilets periodically for leaks and repair them promptly Take a quick shower rather than a bath…