October 2023 Pork Loin Place pork loin in slow cooker. Fill with apple cider until about ⅔ of loin is covered. Brush top of pork loin with honey. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until done. Cool in refrigerator, then slice into 1-inch thick pieces. Stuffing In a large mixing bowl, crumble […]

September 2023 Don’t forget electric safety at home Suwannee Valley Electric employees work with electrical equipment on a daily basis, so their safety has always been a top priority for the cooperative. But keeping electrical safety front of mind is also important for every consumer member, even if you don’t spend time around high-voltage equipment. […]

September 2023 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Even if we don’t think about it, most of us have our own safety procedures we follow from day to day. We practice safe driving to avoid accidents and higher insurance fees, wash our hands to protect ourselves from disease and take any number of other precautions […]

September 2023 A Back-to-School Bash Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) contributed pencil cases filled with pencils, erasers, sharpeners, highlighters, dry-erase markers and glue sticks to the 9th annual Back-to-School Bash at African Baptist Church in Live Oak. Over 300 backpacks, an abundance of school supplies, food, clothes and even gift cards were provided free to […]

September 2023 Halloween Hot Spots for Families in Florida by Carrie McLaren, Visit Florida Halloween in Florida is so much more than just one night of trick-or-treating. Celebrations begin in September and don’t end until November. We’re talking serious family fun. So whether you’re looking to have a not-so-scary time with Mickey Mouse or a […]

September 2023 For many people, the thermostat is probably the 1st device they reach for when they’re looking for ways to save on their electric bills. In setting your thermostat, remember that the smaller the difference between the outdoor temperature and your home’s temperature, the lower your electric bill will be. When it’s warm outside, […]

September 2023 America’s Test Kitchen Ingredients 7 ounces aged cheddar cheese, cut into 24 equal pieces, room temperature 2 ounces brie, rind removed 2 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth 4 teaspoons minced shallot 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 slices hearty white sandwich or rosemary bread Process cheddar, brie and […]

August 2023 Seminole Electric completes construction of cutting-edge natural gas facility At Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, we are committed to providing you safe, affordable and reliable electric service. It’s not just about repairing lines after a storm. Every day our team builds new distribution lines, maintains existing lines and looks for new technologies that will […]

August 2023 Cooperative values make a difference daily Back when Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) was founded, the goal was simple: Bring electricity to the people of this rural community. While the mission was straightforward, accomplishing it was anything but. The major power companies had already looked at regions like this one and decided there […]

August 2023 For over 50 years, teens from the Suwannee Valley have been going to Washington, D.C. on the “trip of a lifetime”, courtesy of Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative. On the trips, these delegates join roughly 2,000 other young people from across rural America to tour of some of the finest museums in the world […]

August 2023 Summer can be uncomfortable — even dangerous — for pets. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone high humidity, but things really get tough in areas like ours that experience both. Here are some tips to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable this summer. Never Leave Pets in […]

August 2023 By Terry Tomalin, visit Florida There’s good reason lobster divers are called bug hunters. The hardest part about catching these tasty crustaceans is finding them. Lobsters don’t stay put. They love to move around. When the special two-day spiny lobster sport season opens each year the last Wednesday and Thursday in July, thousands […]