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Scholarships
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for high school seniors in its service area: the chance to win one of 20 $1,000 scholarships! High school seniors graduating at the end of the 2025-2026 school…
Educational Programs
Education is a vital part of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s commitment to the community. That’s why we sponsor classroom activities and speak to civic organizations to better inform the public about issues that affect us all. Whether it’s speaking to…
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…
News Releases
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…