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Small Change Can Change Lives The holiday season is here. Some call it the most wonderful season of all. That’s because we associate it with family traditions and gathering with friends and loved ones. It’s a time of giving and…

Never Too Old for a Night Light There’s something comforting about a light in the darkness. It welcomes guests and can add hours of outdoor fun or work time to an earlier sunset. I’m always thankful for night lights when…

Celebrating Membership Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month. When I say Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative celebrates…

The Power of Preparation September is National Preparedness Month, so I want to remind our members about the power of preparation. While you don’t have to reach doomsday prepper levels of preparedness, there are several practical steps you can take…

My Fellow Members Effective June 30, 2022, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative restructured its rates. As your hometown electric cooperative, owned by the members we serve, we understand the impact of a rate adjustment on your households, which is why we…

Know the Signs of a Scam For years, consumers with a water, gas, or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As consumers shifted to technology for…

New Ways to Use Electricity If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs , win…

Prioritize Safety Year-Round At Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, we recognize Electrical Safety Month every May, but we also know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, the consumer-members we serve, we recognize that everyone has…