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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Co-Ops Power Communities With Purpose Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity, some on shared interests or hobbies, and some can be found in virtual spaces such as social media groups. Communities can bring…