November 2022 As your hometown cooperative, everyone at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) loves getting out in the community and taking part in events. Here are a few highlights from the last month. CEO Mike McWaters and Fleet Mechanic Raymond Poole piloted SVEC’s new mini bucket truck at its debut in the Suwannee High School […]

November 2022 Apply for the Youth Tour today! In February, SVEC will host 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 activities include a visit to the state Capitol, participation in a mock bill debate […]

November 2022 Water heating can be the second-largest energy expense in many homes, accounting for about 18% of your total energy usage. Cutting down on hot water use is one way to save money. But you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for lower costs. Try setting your water heater’s temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Many […]

November 2022 By Terry Gibson You can find almost any type of cuisine in gourmet restaurants in southern Florida’s coastal cities. But to experience authentic Florida cooking with complimentary Latino and Southern soul flavors, take a ride inland through the pastoral farm fields of the peninsula’s southern interior. Whether you work up an appetite enjoying […]

November 2022 Ingredients 3 quarts popped popcorn (about 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped) 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (no substitute) 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups mixed nuts Directions Heat oven to 250º F Place popped popcorn in […]

October 2022 No matter how long you’ve been on the job, we could all use training from time to time. That’s especially true for the lineworkers at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, where a careless mistake could put lives at risk. Since 2014, SVEC has partnered with Northwest Lineman College (NLC) to provide off-site training for […]

October 2022 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Every October, while many of our consumer-members are prepping their Halloween costumes and spooky decorations, everyone here at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative is preparing to mark a different occasion. That’s because October is also National Cooperative Month, when we have the opportunity to appreciate the important role […]

October 2022 SVEC proudly organized the second annual Suwannee Valley Food Fight to End Hunger. Cheek & Scott Pharmacy, First Federal Bank, The Florida Peanut Federation, SVEC and Walt’s Live Oak Ford participated in the friendly competition in August to collect the most money and non-perishable food items for the Florida Gateway Food Bank. According […]

October 2022 By Tom Scherberger, Visit Florida There are 2 sides to Tampa’s Ybor City, as opposite as night and day. After dark, it’s home to a boisterous restaurant and nightclub scene, with music pulsing from storefront bars and restaurants and crowds building past midnight. By day the pace slows. Daytime visitors glimpse the past […]

October 2022 Weatherizing your home can save you money while also making it a more comfortable place to live during the hottest and coldest months. Start by performing a home energy audit to better understand your energy use. You can find a link to an audit on the SVEC website on the “Save Energy at […]

October 2022 Cooperatives across the country are celebrating National Cooperative Month in October. This year’s theme is “Co-ops Build Economic Power,” and that’s certainly true here at SVEC. We are proud to play our part in keeping local businesses running and continuing to create new economic opportunities with the launch of Rapid Fiber Internet. This […]

October 2022 Ingredients 4 Shokichi Shiro or green squash (or other small squash such as acorn or spaghetti squash) 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 pound ground pork 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 ½ teaspoons […]