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June 2025 When storms damage electrical components, members often assume the cooperative bears responsibility for repairs. But depending on where the equipment is located, some repairs are your responsibility. Whether you have above-ground or underground service, you may need to…

May 2025 SVEC Shows Students the Lineworker Trade at Build My Future Event As Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s Director of Operations, Mark Mosley knows as well as anyone that the job lineworkers do cannot be taught in a classroom alone.…

May 2025 Most of our consumer-members recognize how hard our line crews work to keep the power on for all of us. You may have seen them out on the road doing routine maintenance or up on the lines late…

May 2025 Operation Round Up®: Teacher Spotlight Lafayette Elementary School teacher Sandy Bass used Operation Round Up® grants to build her classroom book collection. Bass allows students to choose a book to read three times — once with someone at…

May 2025 By Lauren Tjaden, Visit Florida Yearning for a seaside destination with a retro feel? These laid-back Old Florida beach options lack the crowds and high-rises and are rich in old-time charm. Anna Maria Island Nestled at the southern…

May 2025 Electricity powers modern life, but it can 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. Electric safety is important…

May 2025 Ingredients 4 pounds russet potatoes 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup mayonnaise ¾ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt ½ cup cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black…

April 2025 Every three years, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative makes a construction work plan that guides all long-term building projects. The goal is to create a roadmap that will ensure the cooperative has the resources to quickly add a new…

April 2025 It is no secret that keeping the lights on takes a lot of work every day. Everyone at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative is dedicated to that mission, from our member service representatives answering questions to the crews maintaining…

April 2025 Legislative Cookout SVEC, along with other Florida electric cooperatives, met with Gov. Ron DeSantis and state legislators during the Legislative Cookout and Rural County Days. We are grateful for the continued support of our elected officials in recognizing…