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President’s Message – May 2026
Have a Plan and Stay Alert As summer gets underway, so does hurricane season, which officially begins in June. For those across Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s service area, that means a higher risk of severe weather—high winds, heavy rain, flash…
Team Updates
Promotion, certifications and new hires We are proud to share several exciting updates that reflect the continued growth, dedication, and excellence of our team. First, congratulations to Cole Barfield on his well-earned promotion to director of safety and training. Cole…
Investing in Our Future
Building stronger communities and a stronger cooperative At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, our commitment to community extends beyond the present—it is a continued investment in the future of the people and places we serve. Through workforce development, strategic partnerships and…
Powering More Than Electricity
Gulf Coast Electric is committed to community At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, powering homes and businesses is only part of what we do. As a cooperative, our mission goes beyond delivering reliable electricity—it includes a deep and ongoing commitment to…
Meet Your District II, Group 3 Trustee
Eddie Jones serves as the District II, Group 3 trustee, representing members in a portion of northern Gulf County. Eddie is an honorary member of the Wewahitchka Volunteer Fire Department and a charter member of the Wewahitchka Lions Club. Eddie,…
Youth Tour Winners Bound for D.C.
McKinley Cantwell and Emily Hutchins will represent Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative in Washington, D.C., at June’s annual Rural Electric Youth Tour. The 2 were selected in the cooperative’s recent competition. Laila Suber is the alternate. The co-op sponsors the contest…
President’s Message – April 2026
Annual Meeting 2026: Please Vote Your ballot for the 2026 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Honeyville Community Center, 240 Honeyville Park Drive…
President’s Message – March 2026
Your Voice Matters in 2026 Your ballot for the 2026 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Honeyville Community Center at 240 Honeyville…
Capital Credits: GCEC Returns Nearly $3,600,000 to Members
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is a member-owned, nonprofit organization. At the end of each year—after all operating expenses have been paid—a prorated portion of its margins, known as capital credits, is allocated to members based on the amount they…
Turning the Lights Back On After Winter Storm Fern
A large and expansive winter storm swept across parts of the Southeast from January 23 through January 27, testing electric utilities and underscoring the importance of mutual aid agreements among cooperatives. Winter Storm Fern, as it has been unofficially referred…