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President’s Message – August 2023
I was recently asked about what drives electricity prices. We talked about how the daily cost of living seems to have increased across the board. Just as inflation has affected everything from the price of gasoline to the price of…
Commitment to Community
GCEC supports 2023 Warrior Beach Retreat: Where Heroes Gather Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative proudly sponsored the Spring 2023 Warrior Beach Retreat, held April 11 to April 17. 11 veterans traveled from across the country to attend this year’s spring retreat.…
Plan for a Safe & Happy Fourth
Have fun in the sun, but keep food and fireworks safety top of mind July is a favorite month. It’s the middle of summer, the children are out of school and, of course, we celebrate Independence Day . Often, we…
The Power of Capital Credits
A core principle of co-ops grants new opportunities for community programs By Vicki Hillhouse Jay Bidwell knew exactly how he wanted to spend the first capital credit check he ever received as principal of Florida’s Wewahitchka High School. Nine years…
President’s Message – July 2023
We’re Here to Serve You “We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us, they mean everything. Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative was created to serve our community. Back then,…
CEO’s Annual Meeting Message
Good morning and welcome! Thank you for being here today for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 75th Annual Members’ Meeting. I’m your cooperative’s CEO and general manager, John Bartley. For 82 years, all of you—our member-owners—have trusted us to energize your…
Join the Surge Protection Program Today
Grain piece of mind from the Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative for only a few dollar a month Power surges can come from many sources, including lightning, tree limbs and even small animals on GCEC’s lines and equipment. Surges can also…
President’s Message – June 2023
Preparing to Serve You Better Providing reliable power to you is and will always be the top priority for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative. These days, power reliability seems to be making news now more than ever. As the energy industry…
Commitment to Community
As a Touchstone Energy cooperative, one of our core values is commitment to community. One of the 7 cooperative principles is Concern for Community. One way we exemplify this value and principle is to participate in community events. Gulf Coast…
Commitment to Safety
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative recently visited Deseret Ranch in Wewahitchka and attended West Florida Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting in Graceville to talk about electrical safety and linework. The demonstration trailer, built by Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees, features working electrical…