March 2026 Balance Sheets Assets   2025 2024 Utility PlantElectric Plant in Service $ 264,287,931 $ 231,846,212 Construction Work in Process 33,280,688 56,178,242 (Accumulated Provision for Depreciation) 297,568,619(73,471,007) 288,024,454(70,720,116) Total Utility Plant 224,097,612 217,304,338 Other Property and Investments at Cost or Stated Value Investments in Associated Organizations and Other Funds 14,592,881 20,903,210 Notes Receivable 92,179,307 […]

March 2026 Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (SVEC) annual business meeting of the members was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum. At 10:00 a.m., Executive Vice President and CEO Michael McWaters welcomed consumer-members who were in attendance. Mr. McWaters introduced SVEC’s trustees, after which Mr. Jerry Goff led an […]

February 2026 When students step into the allied health classroom at Suwannee High School, it’s immediately clear that this is not just a traditional class, but the first stop on a medical career path. Posters chart heart rhythms and pain scales. Medical terminology lines the walls. Hospital beds sit ready for hands-on application. Students learn […]

February 2026 Being a member of an electric cooperative has always meant something bigger than just being able to flip on a light switch and trust that the power will be there. It’s true that delivering safe, affordable, and reliable electricity has always been the core of what we do. It’s the very reason this […]

February 2026 Legislative Cookout Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) and many other Florida electric cooperatives met with state lawmakers and leaders at the annual Legislative Cookout in Tallahassee on January 21. The popular event, coinciding with Rural Counties Day’s legislative networking gathering, is a chance to advocate for our members and to show elected officials […]

February 2026 For more than a century, the Suwannee County Fair has been a treasured tradition for the people of Live Oak and surrounding communities. It’s a nine-day showcase for food, entertainment, business, music, innovation, agriculture, art, education, and the popular Livestock Show and Sale, all in keeping with its motto — Celebrating Fair, Family […]

February 2026 Electricity powers modern life, but it is 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. February is normally the last month of the winter season, as far as average temperatures go. But it’s still a […]

February 2026 Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes (about 1½ pounds total) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cheddar cheese 3 slices of thick bacon, cooked and chopped ½ cup cooked corned beef, chopped or shredded 2 green onions, thinly sliced Sour cream or similar dip Directions Heat oven to […]

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January 2026 What the 2025 FEMA Act Means for Emergency Response When Hurricane Idalia tore across North Florida in the summer of 2023, it delivered the most devastating blow SVEC has ever faced. The area’s electric system was crippled on a historic scale as the storm left behind snapped poles, miles of mangled line, and […]

January 2026 I’m always thankful to be part of a cooperative family. I’m grateful that I get to enjoy the same safe and reliable electricity that all of our consumermembers share. I love that if the money we bring in for that power is more than what we need to keep the system running, we […]

January 2026 As a longtime partner in the communities we serve, everyone at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) loves participating in local celebrations. Last month, we were excited to take part in four Christmas parades across our system. Live Oak’s Christmas on the Square celebration is always a local favorite for reminding everyone that Christmas […]