March 2024 What We Achieved Together in 2023 Last year was an eventful one for Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, from rolling out new fiber internet service to rebuilding after Hurricane Idalia. Here are just a few of the highlights we shared together in 2023. Winter 2023 Construction begins on SVEC’s fiber network, which will be […]
CEO’s Message: The More You Know
March 2024 Most people like to have all the important information before making a decision. We want to ensure a thorough inspection has been done before we buy a house, that we’ve done our research on the make and model before buying a new vehicle, and that we understand what goes into the food we […]
SVEC In the Community
March 2024 SVEC on Tour This February, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) sponsored six students from our area to visit the state capital for the Florida Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Before leaving for Tallahassee, the students had the chance to ride in a bucket truck and tour SVEC’s campus to learn about the cooperative. While […]
Florida’s Space Coast
March 2024 Discover the Nature and Culture of Florida’s Space Coast By Visit Florida Staff Whether your passion is nature or the arts scene, you can find something to love on Florida’s scenic Space Coast. Paddle through a peaceful lagoon and angle for snapper, photograph an endangered bald eagle at a wildlife refuge, and catch […]
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
March 2024 Ingredients Shrimp 1 tablespoon butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Alfredo Sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, chopped ½ tablespoon minced garlic 1-quart heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 to 3 cups Italian cheese blend ¾ cup Parmesan cheese Black pepper […]
Safety First
March 2024 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. Did you know keeping your used and unused cords tidy isn’t just a matter of good organization? Keeping electrical […]
Penny Wise
February 2024 Each month, thousands of Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative members voluntarily allow their bill to be rounded to the next dollar so the difference can be given to local classrooms. Last year, Operation Round Up® passed a major milestone, reaching $500,000 in grants awarded to help our students get the quality education they deserve. […]
CEO’s Message: The Power of Learning
February 2024 Being part of a cooperative family has lots of benefits. Our consumer members get to enjoy the safe, reliable, and affordable electricity everyone at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) works hard to provide every day, while also sharing in the ownership of the co-op. If the money we bring in for that power […]
SVEC In the Community
February 2024 SVEC Team Spreads Arbor Day Cheer Thank you to everyone who joined us last month to make our Arbor Day celebration a success. Our amazing team showed up on a chilly morning to give away 125 dahoon holly trees. We can’t wait to see them growing across the Suwannee Valley in the years […]
Setting the Tone at FAMU
February 2024 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded in 1887 when campus rattlesnakes were just something you put up with if you were matriculating in rural North Florida. Students and faculty were not the least bit intimidated. They took the snakes as their mascot and built FAMU into 1 of the most storied of […]
Safety First
February 2024 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. Your household probably has its own lightbulb preferences, whether you’re prioritizing cost, efficiency, or aesthetics. But no matter which […]
