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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…

Are You a Co-op Voter? Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) has again joined America’s electric cooperatives by being a part of the Co-ops Vote program. This collaborative effort provides us the opportunity to educate lawmakers, build awareness about our issues…

Electricity Provides Powerful Value There are aspects of your life that become sort of a daily routine. You may stop at a coffee shop on the way to work or drive to the nearest fast-food location on your lunch break.…

Grow Your Summer Energy Savings Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) Can Help You Save Money 1 of my favorite things about summer is the opportunity for fresh, homegrown food, whether shopping at the local farmers market or sharing the abundance…

Good morning, and welcome! Thank you for being here today for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s (GCEC) 76th Annual Members’ Meeting. I’m your cooperative’s CEO and general manager, John Bartley. For 83 years, our member-owners have trusted us to energize their…

5 Things to Know About Power Restoration Have you ever watched a video or TV show where a person is cooking a meal, then suddenly, they snap their fingers, and the meal is plated and ready to eat? That’s called…

Electrical Safety Starts With You Every electrical device has a purpose and a service lifespan. None will last forever. When electricity is involved, failures present electrical hazards. In recognition of May being National Electrical Safety Month, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative…

Annual Meeting 2024: Please Vote Your ballot for the 2024 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) annual meeting will arrive in your mailbox soon. The meeting is on Saturday, April 27, at our headquarters in Wewahitchka. To allow GCEC members to…

Untangling Power Line Safety Myths Power lines. They deliver electricity to homes and businesses and are essential to our modern way of life. We see them everywhere, so we sometimes forget they can be potentially dangerous. Myths abound when it…