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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…
GCEC Mourns Ralph Jamerson
The Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative family mourns the loss of Ralph Jamerson, who worked for the cooperative since 2012 — most recently as the supervisor of military affairs. Ralph’s obituary reads: “Ralph Warren Jamerson, age 63, of Wewahitchka, passed away…
Notify Local County Agency of Special Response Needs
Do you or someone you know have a condition that will require extra help during an emergency? Local agencies need that information for a resource planning registry. According to Chapter 252, Section 355 of the Florida Statutes, “In order to…
Know What’s Below — Call 811 Before You Dig
Excavation is planned. White lining your proposed dig site with paint, flags, or stakes is recommended but required when a member utility cannot understand the locate description. Contact Sunshine 811 at 811 or on the Sunshine 811 website to request…
Member Satisfaction: We Want Your Feedback
Randomly selected residential members will be contacted for a short survey Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s (GCEC) mission is to meet your needs while providing reliable energy services at the lowest possible cost. To better serve you, we need a little…
President’s Message – April 2022
Annual Meeting 2022: Please Vote Your ballot for the 2022 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) Annual Meeting will arrive in your mailbox soon. The meeting is Saturday, May 7, at our headquarters in Wewahitchka. To allow GCEC members to participate…