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SVEC Awarded $10 million in Grants for Fiber Network
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Office of Broadband has awarded two grants totaling $10 million to SVEC. The grants will help defray the costs of building a 100% fiber-to-the-home network that will be used to provide reliable and affordable high-speed internet service to the cooperative’s consumer-members.
“Food Fight” Benefits Local Food Bank
The second annual Suwannee Valley Food Fight to End Hunger, organized by Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, is in the books.
Three graduate from SVEC’s Apprentice Lineworker Program, scholarships are available for two more
Adam Ford, Clay Stratton and James Williams have graduated from the SVEC's Apprentice Lineworker Program.
SVEC to Build Fiber-Optic Network, Offer Fiber to the Home High-Speed Internet
SVEC has announced its plan to build a fiber-optic network across the co-op’s service territory. The network will be utilized by SVEC to expand its electric smart grid/self-healing capabilities which will enhance the flow of data used to detect faults and control electrical devices throughout the grid, yielding shorter power outage response times and greater...
SVEC Returns Over $1 Million to Its Members
The SVEC Board of Trustees has elected to return $1.1 million to the co-op’s members through the retirement of capital credits.
SVEC Awards $21,500 in Scholarships to Local Students
Board of Trustees has awarded $21,500 in scholarships to some of the area’s outstanding high school graduates.
Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament Raises over $5,200 for United Way
The fifth annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament hosted by Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) raised $5,208 for United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV).
SVEC collaborates with UF and Seminole Electric to conduct “Smart Garden” project
SVEC, Seminole Electric Cooperative (Seminole), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and the University of Florida (UF) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC)-Suwannee Valley, have come together to conduct a new indoor agriculture research project in Live Oak, Florida.
Three Graduate from SVEC’s Apprentice Lineworker Program
Hunter Ash, Matthew Dickerson and Austin Long graduated from the SVEC's Apprentice Lineworker Program at a ceremony held last night for their families and friends.
Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament Raises over $5,700 for United Way
The fourth annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament hosted by SVEC raised $5,737 for United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV).