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Right-of-Way Trimming for Safety and Reliability
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is currently clearing rights-of-way in the Fountain area. GCEC has about 2,600 miles of distribution line. If vegetation makes contact with power lines, it can interfere with your electric service and cause a dangerous situation.…
CEO’s Annual Meeting Message
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on gatherings of large groups of people, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 73rd Annual Members’ Meeting was shifted from an in-person celebration to a virtual business meeting May 1. Members voted electronically or mailed…
President’s Message – June 2021
Your Energy Connection If you are thinking about adding rooftop solar to your home or business, I encourage you to contact Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) first. As your trusted energy adviser, we are here to help as you make…
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…
President’s Message – May 2021
Summer Storm Season: Are You Ready? Summer is just around the corner. I am sure that many of you are like me and welcome opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Summertime brings many of my favorite activities…
History is Made
October 28, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC). Throughout the year, look for articles in Florida Currents that celebrate our history. We hope readers enjoy learning more about GCEC. At the 1969 annual meeting, there…
President’s Message – April 2021
Annual Meeting 2021: Please Vote Your ballot for the 2021 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox mid-March. The meeting is Saturday, May 1, and will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Annual Members’ Meeting Official Notice
A Special Virtual Gathering Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative 73rd Annual Members’ Meeting Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10 am CST. Meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please join by phone: (833) 420-0339 (toll-free). Agenda Welcome Report…
Meet Your District III, Group 3 Trustee
Robert Byrd represents members in the Allanton area, bounded on the north by the township line dividing Township 2 South and Township 3 South, on the east by the Bay County line, on the south by the Gulf of Mexico,…
A Time of Change
October 28, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC). Throughout the year, look for articles in Florida Currents magazine that celebrate our history. We hope readers enjoy learning more about GCEC. In April 1958, Gulf Coast…