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What factors influenced SVEC’s decision to change rates?
Several factors have contributed to this rate change. Rising costs have affected every industry, including ours, with increasing expenses for essential materials and equipment, like transformers, up to 125%. On top of that, severe weather has taken a major toll…
What is a cost of service study?
A Cost of Service Study (COSS) is a comprehensive analysis of a utility’s costs to deliver electric service. As a not-for-profit organization, SVEC operates at cost, meaning our goal is to maintain financial stability while providing reliable service—not to generate…
How is a rate change decision made?
As a cooperative, we operate differently from investor-owned utilities. We do not have outside investors or large profit reserves. Instead, we collect only what is necessary to maintain and expand our grid for the communities we serve. Most of our…
Robot Round Up
February 2025 Operation Round Up Grants Are Coding Brighter Futures Through Technical Skill Mastery Carlos Diaz is a passionate STEM instructor at Branford High School, inspiring students to explore and excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Last year, his…
CEO’s Message: Small Change Makes a Big Difference
February 2025 Small Change Makes a Big Difference When I think of moments in time and history that have brought positive change, it is often not the work of one individual, but the collective efforts of many who came together…
SVEC In the Community
February 2025 SVEC Team Spreads Arbor Day Cheer Thank you to everyone who came out for our seventh annual Arbor Day celebration. SVEC gave out 130 free Southern red maple trees to co-op members, and it was great to see…
A Blooming Good Time
February 2025 By Visit Florida and Cyclehere Media Ravine Gardens State Park is a hidden gem tucked away in Palatka, just off the St. Johns River. The lush park has 60 acres accessible for exploring, including two ravines nearly 120…
Safety First
February 2025 Electricity powers modern life, but it can be dangerous if not handled carefully. Check back here each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. One of the most…
Recipe of the Month – February 2025
February 2025 Ingredients 4 15-ounce cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed 6 cups unsalted chicken broth 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 4 ounces leftover Parmesan rind, plus 2/3 cup Parmesan, divided…
The Cooperative Way
January 2025 Money. Food. Housing. Electricity. Broadband. Cooperatives, a locally grown business model, are steadily helping people connect with each of these basic needs. The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, and the yearlong theme — Cooperatives…