IMPORTANT! Save Our Numbers for Text and Phone Alerts

On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. Central, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative members received a text from 833-417-5291. We encourage our members to save this number in their phones so that our messages are less likely to appear as spam or unknown. You may receive text notifications about important...

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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…

President’s Message – July 2025

Who Owns What? Understanding Electric Equipment Responsibilities As July rolls in with longer days and rising temperatures, it also brings an increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential…

President’s Message – June 2025

Be Ready for Storm Season Summer is almost here, and I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors doing many of my favorite activities, such as cooking out with family and friends and simply slowing down a bit to…

President’s Message – May 2025

We’re Here to Help You Save Before we know it, school will be out for the summer. When summer heats up, our air conditioners are working overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is your local…

President’s Message – April 2025

Your Voice Matters in 2025 Your ballot for the 2025 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at our headquarters in Wewahitchka. To allow GCEC…

President’s Message – March 2025

Your Voice Matters in 2025 Your ballot for the 2025 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) annual meeting will arrive in your mailbox soon. The meeting is on Saturday, May 3, at our headquarters in Wewahitchka. To ensure every GCEC member…

President’s Message – February 2025

Understanding Factors That Impact Your Energy Bill February often brings some of the coldest weather of the year. As home heating systems work harder to keep us warm, we typically see higher energy bills. When you receive your monthly bill…

President’s Message – January 2025

Balancing Electricity Supply & Demand Electricity is essential for nearly every aspect of daily life—so essential that we rarely think about how it’s produced and delivered to our homes. You might be surprised to learn that behind the scenes, a…

President’s Message – December 2024

How Can Co-Op Members Become Politically Engaged? The new year ushers in a new president, Congress, and state legislators and governors. It also provides electric cooperative members like you more opportunities to demonstrate our collective political strength. Grassroots advocacy and…

President’s Message – November 2024

May Your Holidays Be Merry & Bright As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the…