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President’s Message – January 2024
We All Have a Role in Achieving Energy Efficiency “Energy efficient” is a phrase we often see on product labels or advertisements, but being more energy efficient is something we all can do to manage use and keep costs low.…
Meet Your Trustee
Rupert Brown is the District III, Group 1 trustee representing members residing in the Southport area. The district is bounded on the east side by the centerline of North Bay, Deer Point Lake, and Econfina Creek, on the north by…
President’s Message – December 2023
Reliable Power for Today and Tomorrow Ringing in a new year sparks renewed hope and optimism about the future. As the board president of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC), I take this time to reflect on where we are and…
Visit the Brown Town Christmas Nights of Lights
Sunny Brown — who works in Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 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…
Get Ready for Youth Tour 2024
Attention, high school juniors: Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is recruiting students for the 2024 Washington Youth Tour competition. High school juniors whose parents or guardians are members of the cooperative are eligible to participate. Each student nominated for the…
Powering the Future
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s commitment to powering homes and businesses every day of the year requires a diverse energy mix, and Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) has completed crucial steps toward keeping reliable power flowing in the future. Georgia Power…
President’s Message – November 2023
The holiday season is just around the corner. Festive music will soon flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family…
Rate Adjustment in Effect October 31
Since early 2021, we have seen record-breaking inflation that has greatly impacted prices of the materials and equipment we use daily. On average, we have seen a nearly 200% increase in some of our most-used equipment and material prices. These…
Inflation: An Unpopular Topic
For the past 3 years, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative has seen a significant increase in the costs of serving members. This is due to inflation, and we have little control over it. We are analyzing our costs to ensure the…
President’s Message – October 2023
In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables such as…