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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…
Make Sure Your Home Can Beat the Heat
Energy use often rises with excessive heat, but there are a number of simple, economical ways to boost comfort, save energy, and reduce electric bills. Most of these energy-saving steps can pay for themselves relatively quickly. For example, weather stripping…
President’s Message – September 2025
Saving Energy During Peak Times Benefits Us All Conserving electricity during times of peak energy use not only lowers your monthly bill, but it can also benefit our entire community. Peak times are periods of the day when the demand…
Tips to Reduce Plastic Use
Plastic pollution has become 1 of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From oceans teeming with plastic debris to microplastics infiltrating the food chain, plastic’s impact on our planet is undeniable. However, simple actions can significantly reduce plastic…
GCEC Students Enjoy Trip of a Lifetime
Local Teens Join National Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. 2 Panhandle students saw monuments, museums, and more on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the nation’s capital. In June, rising seniors Kelsey Fields, of Bay High School, and Izzie Shealy, of Wewahitchka…
Keep Your Cool
Give Your Home a Safety Checkup To Stay a Step Ahead of Electrical Fires By David Herder As the summer heat persists, it’s the perfect time to prioritize safety, especially electrical safety, in your home. According to the National Fire…
President’s Message – August 2025
3 Smart Home Technologies to Help You Save Energy Smart technologies make our homes more comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting to your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and home security—they can…
Climbing Toward Certification
Training Program Teaches Proper Construction & Safety Procedures Several Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) employees recently began the process of becoming certified line technicians through the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s Line Technician Apprenticeship Training Program. The program includes 4…