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February 2024 This update to classic Cowboy Beans gives them some “south of the border” seasonings. Feel free to add browned ground beef or shredded chicken for more of a main course. Swap beans at your discretion — there are…

January 2024 15 years ago, when Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative installed its first advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology, it was used only to read the most remote meters on the cooperative’s system. “At the time, we had 12-meter readers, and…

January 2024 Having grown up with the transformative power of electricity, it might be hard for most of us to believe that in Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s earliest days, local residents had to work hard to convince their neighbors that…

January 2024 SVEC was proud to take part in two local Christmas parades last month. Lineman Jimmy Alexander and his wife, Candace, drove the cooperative’s mini bucket truck in the Jasper Christmas Parade. SVEC also built its own float for…

January 2024 Find Your New Favorite Destination This Winter By Janet K. Keeler Winter is a glorious time in Florida, with plenty of holiday events and outdoor festivals celebrating food, art, and culture. The beautiful beaches, matched by even more…

January 2024 Electricity powers modern life, but it can still 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. If you haven’t…

January 2024 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt 3 cups…

December 2023 SVEC Tools Can Help You Decide if Solar Is Right for You Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) wants to be a resource for our consumer-members who are interested in installing a solar energy system in their home. Installing…

December 2023 Sunny Skies One of the best things about the holiday season is that it gives us so many chances to appreciate being part of a community. Maybe your town has a tradition that everyone looks forward to each…

December 2023 Honoring Our Veterans Just before Veterans Day, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) honored area veterans with a check presentation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8095 in Jasper. Combined with a $5,000 matching grant from one of…