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Do you know the difference between demand and usage? Knowing the difference can help you save on your electric bill. 💡 Demand is how much electricity a member needs at a specific moment. 💡 Usage is how much electricity a member uses over a period of time.

Today’s the day! Join us at 9 a.m. CT at the Honeyville Community Center for a full day of fun, food and cooperative connection. Enjoy booths, safety demonstrations, bucket truck rides and more. Don’t forget to bring the ticket from your election packet for door prizes.

#DYK GCEC offers several different rebate programs? Visit gcec.com/resources/resi… to see how you can save energy and money!

Spring is a season of renewal—and a great time to refresh your energy habits! As temperatures begin to warm and daily routines shift, a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful savings. Swipe for simple ways to spring into energy savings. via @NRECANews

With the arrival of spring weather, many homeowners start opening their windows to let in fresh air. However, open windows can be dangerous for unsupervised children. Learn how to safeguard against window falls: aama-media.s3.amazonaws.com/b96d2620-8e53-…. via @NSCsafety

When you have an outage, GCEC’s dispatchers will make sure our lineworkers are on the job. Our lineworkers are always ready to answer the call! If you're experiencing an outage, call us at 850-265-3631. View our outage map: outagemap.gcec.com

Going paperless can help you declutter your home and office! You can say goodbye to those piles of papers. Receive statements via email or use GCEC's secure online portal. Sign up today: billing.gcec.com/mcp/

Planting and protecting trees improves air quality, provides shade that reduces energy use and creates vibrant green spaces for everyone to enjoy. This Arbor Day, let’s work together—one tree, one home, one decision at a time—protecting both our environment and our energy future.

Newer model dishwashers use condensation drying, which requires the door to be closed after the final rinse cycle for maximum efficiency. Older model dishwashers could benefit from cracking the door after the final rinse, but it may heat up your kitchen.

Just one week to go until GCEC’s Annual Meeting. Join us Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m. at the Honeyville Community Center for a day of community and connection. Enjoy informative booths, family-friendly activities, a free lunch and the chance to win door prizes. We’ll see you there!

This spring, include energy efficiency in your landscaping plans. Adding shade trees around your home can reduce air temperatures as much as 6 degrees! #EnergyEfficiency

Today we’re celebrating the incredible administrative professionals who help keep the power flowing behind the scenes! ⚡ We are grateful for all you do to support our team and the communities we serve. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Is the contact information on your GCEC account up to date? If not, you may not be receiving important information and cooperative updates. Please provide updated information by calling 850-639-2216.

Before your first cast, tackle safety! 🎣 Always look up and around for electrical equipment when picking a new fishing spot. Anglers can put themselves in danger by fishing too close to overhead power lines. #FishingSafety

Remember the 30-30 rule during storms: When you see a flash of lightning, count until you hear thunder. If it's 30 seconds or less, seek shelter immediately—the storm is within six miles. Wait at least 30 minutes after lightning before heading back outdoors.

Bring the whole family to GCEC’s Annual Meeting on May 2. Enjoy face painting, a bounce house, bucket truck rides and a photo booth—all designed for a fun-filled day for all ages. We can’t wait to see our members and their families at Honeyville Community Center at 9 a.m.

Looking for something to smile about? ENERGY STAR certified induction cooktops are up to 10% more efficient than standard electric models and about three times more efficient than gas. Plus, they offer faster cooking, precise temperature control and added safety. via @ENERGYSTAR

Make your life a little easier! Manage your account and pay your monthly statement online with our online portal or mobile app. Learn more about your payment options: gcec.com/my-account/bil…

⚡ First responders, beware of electric shock. You risk contact with 69KV from power lines. Electricity can burn through internal organs and soft tissues on its path to ground. Visit the hospital after a shock, even if you feel well.

If your energy usage seems out of the ordinary, consider a DIY energy audit. An audit can help you save money by detecting sources of wasted energy like air leaks and insulation problems. Visit c03.apogee.net/mvc/home/hes/p….