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 no “wrong” beans. You could add cheese, sour cream, and cilantro to finish if desired. […]

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 all we wanted to do was make them more efficient,” Director of Member Services John […]

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 electricity would change their lives. After President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act […]

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 the Live Oak Christmas on the Square parade.

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 gorgeous weather, bring winter residents back and attract travelers from around the world. Floridians come […]

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 taken all your Christmas decorations down, there’s a good chance there are still some extension […]

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 chicken broth 1¼ cups crushed tomatoes 8 ounces penne pasta ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese […]

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 solar panels is a major investment and may not make sense for every home. That’s […]

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 year, or you meet up with old friends to celebrate and catch up. Many people […]

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 the co-op’s lenders, CoBank, the $10,000 contribution will kick-start the post’s fund for updates to […]

December 2023 By Visit Florida Staff Cooler weather does not freeze out opportunities for outdoor fun. Winter on the beach may conjure up images of brisk breezes and empty shores, but the reality of winter along Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast is warm, sunny days filled with a variety of sporting activities that keep 1’s toes […]

December 2023 You’ve probably turned on the ceiling fan on a warm day to create a cool breeze in your home. But did you know that changing the direction the blades spin is an easy and efficient way to stay warm during the cooler months? Most ceiling fans allow you to set whether they rotate […]