



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.

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.

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.

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.

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”)

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.

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.

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.

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

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