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November 2021 Today’s electric industry is facing challenges and changes that could transform it for decades to come. New energy resources, growing interest in electric vehicles, and evolving regulations are all set to impact the way Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative…

November 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO This is always the time of year when we take stock of everything we have to be thankful for. Speaking for myself, I know I’m thankful to live in a country full…

November 2021 Knowledge is Power Want to learn more about the latest issues affecting rural electric cooperatives across the country or find out how to get involved? Visit the Voices for Cooperative Power website today! Your Vote is Your Voice…

November 2021 Apply for 2022 Youth Tour SVEC is excited to sponsor a tour of Tallahassee and the co-op’s facilities in Live Oak for up to 10 high school juniors. While in Tallahassee, students will explore Florida’s legislative process. Possible…

November 2021 Cornhole Tournament Raises over $5,700 for United Way Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) hosted the fourth annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament on Oct. 9 to raise money for United Way of Suwannee Valley. This year’s tournament featured 25…

November 2021 By Jon Wilson, Visit Florida Floridians don’t want to upend a beloved Thanksgiving tradition, throw out the turkey and banish the Pilgrims. But strong evidence exists that America’s first formal prayers of gratitude for good fortune, followed by…

November 2021 Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks butter, divided 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 5 to 6 cups crumbled cornbread from a skillet of cornbread made with 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix or self-rising cornmeal 3 cups stale,…

October 2021 Suwannee Valley Electric crews aid cooperatives in need Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) goes to great lengths to prepare for every storm that might hit our system. But even when our grid doesn’t take damage, our linemen are…

October 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Each October, all of us at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) prepare for a very important celebration. No, not Halloween, as much we might love a good scare and the chance to…

October 2021 District 3 — The board of trustees recently appointed BeBe Roberson to represent the cooperative’s consumer-members in District 3. The district comprises Suwannee County north of County Road 136 and west of U.S. Highway 129. Q: How long…