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Surging Fuel Costs, Market Conditions Prompt Wholesale Power Increase
We rely on electricity to power our lives. Whether at home or work, at the gas pump or grocery store, we need abundant and affordable electricity. Unfortunately, real-world conditions affect the price of electricity. While the energy we use every…
CEO’s Annual Meeting Message
Good morning and welcome! I would like to thank you for being here today for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 74th Annual Members’ Meeting. I’m your cooperative’s CEO and general manager, John Bartley. For 81 years, all of you—our member-owners—have trusted…
Have an EV? Get This Rebate!
Here is some exciting news for residential members who drive fully electric, battery-powered vehicles: You may qualify for a $100 electric vehicle rebate from Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative. Applying for your rebate is easy on our website. By registering your…
President’s Message – June 2022
New Ways to Use Electricity If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs , win…
Right-of-Way Trimming Ensures Safety, Reliability
Attention, members who live in in Bayou George and Ebro: Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative will be trimming rights-of-ways in your areas soon. GCEC has about 2,600 miles of distribution line. If vegetation comes into contact with power lines, it can…
Device Improves Safety & Ease of Portable Generator Use
Although Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative prides itself on providing reliable electric service, some events are out of our control, so consumer-members are using emergency generators. While generators can be convenient and useful at these times, they also can be dangerous—even…
Commitment to the Community
Co-op spreads the word about electrical safety and linework Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative recently visited businesses, a community event and schools to spread the word about electrical safety and linework. On February 28, GCEC participated in Palm Bay Preparatory Academy’s…
GCEC Employee News
Several employees have been promoted into new roles recently, and one has retired. • Teresa Chase was promoted to the position of payroll clerk. Teresa has worked for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative as a collections representative since 2018. • Manuela…
GCEC Rewards Students with Tallahassee Trip
Jazmira Guzman and Jonah Swigart will represent Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative in Washington, D.C., at June’s annual Rural Electric Youth Tour. The two were selected in the cooperative’s recent competition. Madison Forehand is the alternate. The co-op sponsors the contest…
President’s Message – May 2022
Prioritize Safety Year-Round At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, we recognize Electrical Safety Month every May, but we also know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, the consumer-members we serve, we recognize that everyone has…