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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Keep your energy rates affordable

  Get Informed!  Get Involved!  Vote4Energy.org ... click for more


Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Stop EPA’s Effort to Increase Your Bill!

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECI) EPA Proposal to Regulate Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs... click for more


Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Florida Currents available online

Your monthly news publication, Florida Currents, is available on our website.  Click Florida Cu... click for more


Thursday, March 15, 2012
New Office Hours in All Locations

Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. strives to meet the needs of our members. As a result we have ide... click for more


Thursday, March 08, 2012
Go Paperless and Save!

  GEC Members understand the importance of small change. Whether it is at the gas pump, t... click for more


Wednesday, February 29, 2012
NRECA America's Electric Cooperatives VOTE 2012

If we want public officials who understand what makes cooperatives different, we must engage in the ... click for more


Thursday, February 09, 2012
It's Annual Meeting Time!

Glades Electric Cooperative Inc.'s Annual Meeting will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 at Osc... click for more


Monday, January 30, 2012
The February Board of Trustees meeting has been rescheduled!

  The Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees normally meets the 4th Thursday of e... click for more


Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Attention Juniors & Seniors

Glades Electric Educational Foundation, Inc. 2012 Scholarship Program Glades Electric Educational ... click for more


Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Florida is facing redistricting for U.S. Senate and House representation.

  Florida is facing redistricting for U.S. Senate and House representation. Currently, Highl... click for more


Sunday, December 04, 2011
New GEC Account Number Format

Please take note that your account number is changing!  Glades Electric Cooperative accounts cu... click for more


Monday, October 24, 2011
Todd Retires from Glades Electric Cooperative

     L.T. "Tommy" Todd, General Manager and CEO of Glades Electric Cooper... click for more


Monday, October 17, 2011
Attention Members...

Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. will NEVER call you directly to ask for credit card or other perso... click for more


Thursday, October 06, 2011
Florida Currents Magazine

Glades Electric Cooperative is very pleased to announce it's members will begin receiving Florida Cu... click for more


Thursday, September 22, 2011
Unplugged: Reconnecting American Energy Policy With Reality

Unplugged attempts to document the growing divide between the realities of American energy and... click for more


Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Help Us Save Lives!

Please join Glades Electric Cooperative as we unite with The Anderson's, Inc. to save lives.  ... click for more


Thursday, September 08, 2011
The September Board of Trustees meeting has been rescheduled!

The Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees normally meets the 4th Thursday of each mont... click for more


Thursday, August 25, 2011
In Case of a Power Outage...

  When calling Glades Electric Cooperative to report an outage please have your location numbe... click for more


Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Attention Members! The Board of Trustees meeting has been rescheduled!

  Glades Electric's Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co... click for more


Monday, August 08, 2011
Change Air Filter to Save Money and Energy

  It’s hot this summer. That means your air conditioning system is working hard to keep ... click for more


Thursday, June 30, 2011
Attention Members!

GEC apologizes for any delays you have encountered with the receipt of your Florida Monthly Magazine... click for more


Thursday, June 09, 2011
Electrical Safety Vacation Checklist

Summer vacations are hard to pull off these days, so it’s important that trip-takers have peac... click for more


Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Straight Talk: How to Stay Safe

Want to maintain a safe (and energy efficient) house? Here are some simple how-to’s to keep yo... click for more


Thursday, April 07, 2011
Stop the EPA

When considering a new service for your home, you probably pull out the family budget and see if you... click for more


Thursday, March 31, 2011
Five Ways to Spring into Energy Efficiency

Spring marks a perfect time of year to make your home more energy efficient.  Here are five qui... click for more


Monday, January 03, 2011
GEC Presents New Surge Protection Program

  Glades Electric Cooperative is proud to offer members a new choice in home surge protection ... click for more


Thursday, December 30, 2010
Glades Electric Welcomes New Trustee in Venus & Hicoria

  Glades Electric is pleased to introduce our members to Mr. Ladd Bass and welcome him to the ... click for more


Thursday, December 09, 2010
GEC Wishes Our Members A Merry Christmas!

We would like to wish all of our Members a Merry Christmas. GEC offices will be closed on December ... click for more


Wednesday, December 01, 2010
In Memory of Board Trustee Wallace "Wally" Birge

It is with great sadness we anounce the passing of Board Trustee Wally Birge.  Mr. Birge passed... click for more


Monday, November 22, 2010
GEC Wishes Our Members A Happy Holiday Season!

GEC Offices will be closed on November 25th & 26th and December 24th & 31st. In case of an ... click for more


Tuesday, November 02, 2010
A CALL TO ACTION FOR ALL GLADES ELECTRIC MEMBERS!

  Take action to keep electricity affordable! On June 21, 2010, the U.S. Environment Protecti... click for more


Thursday, October 28, 2010
Pull the plug on energy costs by unplugging your electronic devices

Did you know that you’re sharing your home with “energy vampires?” They use energ... click for more


Sunday, October 03, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric's Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-op offi... click for more


Thursday, September 16, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric's Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-op offi... click for more


Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Learn How To Receive A Florida Energy Star Residential HVAC Rebate

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today encouraged Floridians to learn how to receive a Flo... click for more


Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric Cooperative Offices will be closed on Monday September 6th in observance of Labor Da... click for more


Monday, August 02, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric's Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-op offi... click for more


Monday, August 02, 2010
What You Should Know: Generator Safety

Backup generators can provide an emergency power supply, enabling you to keep important equipment ru... click for more


Tuesday, June 29, 2010
July = Free Home Guard Installation

Nature is full of suprises and not all of them are good for our appliances and electronics.  Li... click for more


Monday, June 28, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric’s Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-o... click for more


Thursday, June 03, 2010
Attention Glades Electric Cooperative Members!

Our transmission provider has informed us that necessary repairs to their system will result in two ... click for more


Thursday, May 27, 2010
Attention Members!

Seacoast Banks in LaBelle and Clewiston are no longer accepting Glades Electric bill payments. We a... click for more


Thursday, May 13, 2010
Know What’s Below: Call before You Dig

Whether it’s a dreamed up deck addition or a landscaping masterpiece, summer weather is a grea... click for more


Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric’s Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-o... click for more


Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Be Careful when Tackling Home Wiring Projects

If spring sends you into remodeling mode, consider checking with professionals before you migrate t... click for more


Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Attention Members

Glades Electric’s Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co... click for more


Thursday, March 04, 2010
Official Annual Meeting Notice

March 27, 2010 Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s 2010 Annual Meeting will be held on Saturd... click for more


Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric's Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-op offi... click for more


Thursday, January 07, 2010
Attention Members!

Glades Electric’s Board normally meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the co-o... click for more


Thursday, January 07, 2010
Senate Approves Rail Bill

A Senate committee has approved the most sweeping railroad reform bill in a generation, though shipp... click for more


Thursday, December 10, 2009
A different slant on Global Warming!

New: Scientists who believe that there is no significant man-made impact on global warming have reco... click for more


Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Glades to Begin Construction on New Transmission Line in Okeechobee

Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc., in our continuing efforts to provide the best possible electrical... click for more


Friday, October 23, 2009
Fla. to get $83M to help residents with energy costs

Florida will receive nearly $83 million out of $2.6 billion that is going to states to help low inco... click for more


Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Seminole Electric Co-op files evidence proving overcharges by CSX

SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.; Seminole Files Evidence with Federal Railroad Regulators Provin... click for more


Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Now Available: Together We Save

Members can now visit www.togetherwesave.com for an interactive, energy saving experience.  Uti... click for more


Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Net Metering Now Available

Enables our members, who wish to participate, to install renewable energy sources such as solar pane... click for more


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