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Have a Plan and Stay Alert As summer gets underway, so does hurricane season, which officially begins in June. For those across Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s service area, that means a higher risk of severe weather—high winds, heavy rain, flash…

Annual Meeting 2026: Please Vote Your ballot for the 2026 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Honeyville Community Center, 240 Honeyville Park Drive…

Your Voice Matters in 2026 Your ballot for the 2026 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Honeyville Community Center at 240 Honeyville…

Reliability Requires Investment As your local power provider, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s mission has always been simple: keep the lights on and support the communities we serve. But behind every switch, every warm home, and every business that opens its…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…