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Rebounding & Transitioning
October 28, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC). We hope readers enjoy learning more about GCEC. In February 1985, the GCEC board adopted the territorial agreement between the cooperative and Florida Power Corp. At the…
Flowers Retires From GCEC
After 46 years of service to Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Perry Flowers is retiring. Perry started in the warehouse, where he worked for eight years. He was then a lineman for 14 years but spent the last 24 years of…
Board Elects New Officers
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees recently elected new officers. They are Jimmy Black, president; Carl Goodson, vice president; Betty Moore, secretary; and Doug Birmingham, treasurer. Robert Byrd will serve on the PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Board of Trustees. Eddie…
President’s Message – July 2021
Even though I am a part of the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work…
Continual Growth
October 28, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC). We hope readers enjoy learning more about GCEC. In January 1983, Commander Real Estate requested a line be built to serve the Cedar Woods subdivision. An easement…
Continuous Progress
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 August 1978, the Fountain…
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…