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President’s Message – January 2026
Working Together to Lower Demand When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting, and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to…
GCEC Earns Customer Satisfaction Award
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is honored to have earned a 2025 Customer Satisfaction Award* from the American Customer Satisfaction Index based on member survey results. Members were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with us, how well we lived…
Visit the Brown Town Christmas Night Light
Sunny Brown, who works in Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s (GCEC) member services department, and her husband, Freddy, work hard every year to create a tradition the community loves: a winter wonderland of lights at their home, which they lovingly refer…
President’s Message – December 2025
How Was Your Energy Year? It’s December, and another year is ending. While we’re gearing up for the holidays, it’s a time to reflect on the year that’s passed. So, how was your energy year? If you’re not sure, let’s…
Home Lighting 101
By Abby Berry Lighting is something most of us don’t think much about—until it’s wrong. Maybe the living room feels too dim for reading, or the kitchen lights cast an odd glow. We often grab whatever bulb or fixture looks…
Comfort From the Cold
Autumn is here. Days are getting shorter as temperatures turn colder. How much you save on your energy bills this winter depends largely on the actions you take now. Here are some things you can do to make your home…
President’s Message – November 2025
Energy-Efficiency Loans Can Make Your Home More Comfortable & Affordable At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC), we know how important it is to keep your home comfortable while keeping monthly bills under control. Energy costs can climb quickly, especially during…
GCEC Trustees Become Credentialed Cooperative Directors
2 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) trustees recently attained Credentialed Cooperative Director certifications. District II, Group 2 Trustee Pat Patterson and District I, Group 3 Trustee Pat Pitts earned their new credentials through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s program.…
4 Best Bets to Stay Cyber Safe
Protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple habits can dramatically reduce your risk of falling victim to cybercrime. While you can never be “hackproof,” you can become resilient in the online world. At the…
President’s Message – October 2025
National Co-Op Month: Preserving What Matters Every October, we celebrate National Cooperative Month. Why? Because it’s a time to reflect on what makes co-ops special. This year, we’re adding a little extra flavor with our slogan, letting you know that…