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December 2022 When you save energy, you save money. Check back here each month for new ways to make your home or business more energy efficient. Air ducts are one of the most important systems in your home, carrying the…

December 2022 These classic holiday cookies freeze well, so make plenty to enjoy throughout the season. Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon…

November 2022 For decades, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has powered our members’ lives and businesses. As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, we invite you to take a look back through years of proud service to this community. Though the…

November 2022 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Since its earliest days, the mission of Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has focused on serving the needs of this community. After the invention of electricity and its arrival in major cities,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…