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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…
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…