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Co-op Presents Service Awards
Gulf Coast Electric’s Timmy Wade, Kristen Rich and Wesley Newsome earn special employee recognition 3 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees received special awards named in memory and honor of former employees, and several others were recognized for service anniversaries at…
Save the Date
Give the gift of life! The bloodmobile will be at the Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) Southport and Wewahitchka offices from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 14. GCEC Collects Donations For many years, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees…
President’s Message – February 2023
Beat the Peak Look around your home. You likely have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives increasingly rely on more electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Gulf…
No. 1 New Year’s Resolution: Save Energy
Many people view the new year as an opportunity to set and achieve goals. This year, set aside typical resolutions and focus on saving energy with these tips. Invest in a Programmable Thermostat Not only does a programmable thermostat save…
President’s Message – January 2023
Get Involved! Attend the Annual Meeting One of my favorite events is coming Saturday, May 6, when Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) hosts our annual meeting for you, the members we proudly serve, at our headquarters in Wewahitchka. This event…
The Gift of Life
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative recently held blood drives at its Southport and Wewahitchka offices. A total of 34 people donated blood. Each donation can save up to 3 lives—102 patients will benefit from the lifesaving efforts of these blood donors.…
No Tricks, Just Treats
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative helped local families celebrate Halloween by sponsoring 2 events. On October 28, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) participated in Tyndall Air Force Base’s Oktoberfest by hosting a booth at the base’s Trunk or Treat event. Approximately…
President’s Message – December 2022
Small Change Can Change Lives The holiday season is here. Some call it the most wonderful season of all. That’s because we associate it with family traditions and gathering with friends and loved ones. It’s a time of giving and…
My End-of-Year Reflections
By John Bartley, CEO/General Manager Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative After 2 years of holding virtual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) returned to an in-person annual meeting this year. We celebrated our 81st anniversary because…
Helping Fellow Co-ops
When Hurricane Ian spared Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative but devastated neighboring utilities, GCEC crews responded, working with Peace River Electric Cooperative in central Florida and Lee County Electric Cooperative in southwest Florida to rebuild their distribution systems.