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...

News Releases

  • Hot-Line
    News Release
    July 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Hot-Line Tags

    When lineworkers are in the field, safety is never left to chance. One of the most important tools crews rely on is called a hot-line tag. This precautionary device is placed on reclosers and is designed to shut off power if there’s a disturbance on the line.

  • Jackson Basford
    News Release
    July 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Growing Skills, Building the Future

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is proud to recognize several members of the cooperative family for recent achievements and career milestones. From hands-on learning opportunities to professional certifications and promotions, these accomplishments reflect a commitment to excellence and service.

  • Gulf County Fire Heroes
    News Release
    July 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    Serving Beyond the Meter

    Whether responding to an emergency, supporting local events, sharing safety information or recognizing student achievement, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.

  • John Bartley
    News Release
    July 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.
    CEO John Bartley’s Annual Address to GCEC Members

    I would like to thank you for being here today for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 78th Annual Members’ Meeting. I’m your cooperative’s CEO and general manager, John Bartley.

  • RFP No. 13 for 2021 Per-Unit Electrical Distribution Line Construction including Exhibit B
    News Release
    June 26, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.
    RFP TAFB.2026.02 Control House Building

    GCEC is issuing this Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) to subcontract certain work for the Tyndall AFB Zone 4.1 infrastructure upgrade under its Prime Contract. Specifically, GCEC is soliciting proposals to this RFP (Power Switchyard Control House Building – Installation and Commissioning, Electric Infrastructure) from bidders for services to complete the overall program as described in Exhibit A (Statement of Work) (the “Services” or the “Work”)

  • RFP No. 13 for 2021 Per-Unit Electrical Distribution Line Construction including Exhibit B
    News Release
    June 4, 2026 at 7:33 a.m.
    RFP GCEC_202602 Per Unit Electric Distribution Construction

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is requesting proposals from qualified respondents capable of providing services to construct overhead and underground

  • GCEC Warehouse Fencing
    News Release
    March 29, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.
    GCEC Warehouse Fencing

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GCEC) is a member-owned cooperative that provides electric service to areas of the Florida panhandle not served by other utilities.

  • GCEC Approved for Funding to Build Hurricane Safe Room
    News Release
    September 30, 2021 at 12:12 p.m.
    GCEC Approved for Funding to Build Hurricane Safe Room

    We are pleased to inform our members that Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, in conjunction with the Gulf County Division of Emergency Management.

  • RFP No. 13 for 2021 Per-Unit Electrical Distribution Line Construction including Exhibit B
    News Release
    October 24, 2020 at 11:58 a.m.
    RFP No. 13 for 2021 Per-Unit Electrical Distribution Line Construction including Exhibit B

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is requesting proposals from qualified respondents capable of providing services to construct overhead and underground

  • Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Warns Against Employment Scam
    News Release
    October 24, 2020 at 11:52 a.m.
    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Warns Against Employment Scam

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is warning the public of a telephone-based employment scam.

  • Dead Lakes
    News Release
    October 24, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.
    A message from our CEO regarding COVID-19

    Safety is the culture of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative.

  • Lake Merial
    News Release
    March 31, 2020 at 7 a.m.
    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Suspending Member Disconnects During COVID-19

    Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) has joined many electric cooperatives across the nation in suspending member disconnects during COVID-19.