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Florida Currents

Florida Currents logoGulf 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 to a message from GCEC’s president, general information about the cooperative, a trading post, and other feature articles about the cooperative and its service territory. In the rest of the magazine, you will find an excellent source of news about legislation and trends affecting your electrical service, as well as informational and educational articles about energy usage, practical home tips, recipes, state secrets, vacation destination spots, and feature stories about interesting people and places around the state.

View the full Florida Currents online magazine.

  • PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWERSOUTH ENERGY COOPERATIVE
    Florida Currents
    June 4, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.
    Training Course Energizes Efficiency Measures for Members

    PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s wholesale power supplier, hosted a Residential Energy Auditing Training Course in April for distribution member employees who assist members with residential energy use.

  • 2026 Legislative Conference
    Florida Currents
    June 4, 2026 at 8:56 a.m.
    2026 Legislative Conference

    In April, more than 1,500 electric cooperative leaders gathered at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and agency officials and advocate for policies that help keep the lights on for 42 million Americans.

  • DemoDemonstrations at Rock Solid Church’s Spring Flingnstrations at Rock Solid Church’s Spring Fling
    Florida Currents
    June 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
    Safety on the Road

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s live line safety trailer makes stops throughout the community, with recent demonstrations at Rock Solid Church’s Spring Fling, top; High Praise Panama City’s homeschooling group, bottom right; West Florida Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting, right; and Tyndall Air Force Base.

  • How to operate a mini-excavator
    Florida Currents
    June 4, 2026 at 8:29 a.m.
    Take Your Child to Work Day

    Excitement filled the air as Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative welcomed employees’ children and grandchildren for Take Your Child to Work Day.

  • CEO John Bartley and Dwight Van Lierop
    Florida Currents
    May 12, 2026 at 1:28 p.m.
    Team Updates

    Promotion, certifications and new hires We are proud to share several exciting updates that reflect the continued growth, dedication, and […]

  • GCEC Employees
    Florida Currents
    May 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.
    Investing in Our Future

    Building stronger communities and a stronger cooperative At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, our commitment to community extends beyond the present—it […]

  • Taylor Hammack helps student
    Florida Currents
    May 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.
    Powering More Than Electricity

    Gulf Coast Electric is committed to community At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, powering homes and businesses is only part of […]

  • CEO John Bartley and Dwight Van Lierop
    Florida Currents
    April 1, 2026 at 7:47 a.m.
    Meet Your District II, Group 3 Trustee

    Eddie Jones serves as the District II, Group 3 trustee, representing members in a portion of northern Gulf County. Eddie […]

  • CEO John Bartley and Dwight Van Lierop
    Florida Currents
    April 1, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.
    Youth Tour Winners Bound for D.C.

    McKinley Cantwell and Emily Hutchins will represent Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative in Washington, D.C., at June’s annual Rural Electric Youth […]

  • Florida Currents
    March 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Capital Credits: GCEC Returns Nearly $3,600,000 to Members

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is a member-owned, nonprofit organization. At the end of each year—after all operating expenses have […]

  • Florida Currents
    March 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Turning the Lights Back On After Winter Storm Fern

    A large and expansive winter storm swept across parts of the Southeast from January 23 through January 27, testing electric […]

  • Florida Currents
    February 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    GCEC Presents Service Awards

    Sunny Brown, Kam Cavanaugh & Chris Flowers Earn Special Employee Recognitions 3 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) employees received special […]

  • Florida Currents
    February 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Meet Your Trustee: Carl Goodson

    Carl Goodson is the District II, Group 1 trustee for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC). He represents members in the […]

  • Florida Currents
    January 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    GCEC Strengthens Economy Through Donations, Jobs & Tax Dollars

    Staying true to its cooperative mission, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) promotes the general welfare of the communities it serves […]

  • Florida Currents
    January 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Notify Local County Agencies of Special Response Needs

    Do you or someone you know have a condition that requires extra help during an emergency? Local agencies need that […]

  • Florida Currents
    December 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    GCEC Earns Customer Satisfaction Award

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is honored to have earned a 2025 Customer Satisfaction Award* from the American Customer Satisfaction […]

  • Florida Currents
    December 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Visit the Brown Town Christmas Night Light

    Sunny Brown, who works in Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s (GCEC) member services department, and her husband, Freddy, work hard every […]

  • Florida Currents
    November 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Home Lighting 101

    By Abby Berry Lighting is something most of us don’t think much about—until it’s wrong. Maybe the living room feels […]

  • Florida Currents
    November 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Comfort From the Cold

    Autumn is here. Days are getting shorter as temperatures turn colder. How much you save on your energy bills this […]

  • Florida Currents
    October 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    GCEC Trustees Become Credentialed Cooperative Directors

    2 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) trustees recently attained Credentialed Cooperative Director certifications. District II, Group 2 Trustee Pat Patterson […]

  • Florida Currents
    October 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    4 Best Bets to Stay Cyber Safe

    Protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple habits can dramatically reduce your risk of […]

  • Florida Currents
    September 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Make Sure Your Home Can Beat the Heat

    Energy use often rises with excessive heat, but there are a number of simple, economical ways to boost comfort, save […]

  • Florida Currents
    September 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Tips to Reduce Plastic Use

    Plastic pollution has become 1 of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From oceans teeming with plastic debris […]