Our Guiding Principles
Cooperatives operate according to a core set of principles for the purpose of improving quality of life for their members. Our mission is...
Oct
2018
Oct
2018
Hooked on Heroes
Local charity gives vets a relaxing day at sea For some veterans, coming home isn’t easy. Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative member Ron Cadle...
Oct
2018
October Quick Hits
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month SVEC crews are wearing pink hats in October to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month and the women...
Sep
2018
A Trip to Remember
Local students represent SVEC on Washington Youth Tour Grace Jackson and Christian Rodriguez had both visited Washington, D.C., but their visit during the...
Sep
2018
Janice Goodman Retires; SVEC Welcomes New Team Members
Member Service Representative Janice Goodman recently retired after 45 years at SVEC. Janice says her favorite part of the job was serving and...
Sep
2018
The Co-Op Connection
SVEC’s partnership with the NRECA While cooperatives are born from the communities they serve, which have unique interests and challenges, they share common...
Sep
2018
Round Up Program to Begin in January
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative will begin Operation Round Up® in January, when the monthly bills of participating members will be rounded up to...
Aug
2018
Lend Your Voice to Rural America
Rural America played a significant role in national elections in 2016 when 500,000 more rural voters went to the polls than in 2012....
Aug
2018
The Measure of Power
Shedding light on SVEC’s Metering Department Most Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative members give little thought to their electric meter unless their bill shows...
Aug
2018
SVEC Takes Convenience to a Whole New Level!
A new payment kiosk is now available in the outer drive-thru lane at SVEC’s office. It’s another way we’re making it more convenient...
Jun
2018
Operation Round Up: Small Change, Big Difference
While providing electric service is the most important part of the cooperative mission, it’s far from the only work cooperatives do. At Suwannee...
Jun
2018
Operation Round Up Board Members
The Operation Round Up® board of directors will oversee how the rounded up funds will be used to support the needs of teachers...
Jun
2018
Prepare For Hurricane Season
After a decade of relative quiet, Floridians have witnessed two years of active hurricane seasons. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma impacted nearly all...
Jun
2018
SVEC Achieves First Automated Power Restoration
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative has achieved its first successful automated restoration of power following the installation and implementation of an Advanced Distribution Management...
Jun
2018
SVEC Awards $1,000 Scholarships To 10 High School Seniors
Consistent with one of its guiding cooperative principles — concern for community — SVEC supports the schools, teachers and students in the Suwannee...
May
2018
SVEC Hosts 81st Annual Meeting
SVEC members gathered for the cooperative’s 81st annual meeting on Saturday, April 28, at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum in Live Oak. The...
May
2018
Capital Credits to Be Retired
SVEC is a not-for-profit business that operates at cost. Revenues above the cost of doing business, known as margins, are allocated to our...
May
2018
Safety Above All Else
Safety is a concern that touches every part of our lives. Families looking for a place to settle down want to live in...
May
2018
Inaugural Charity Cornhole Tournament a Success
As part of its commitment to community, SVEC is an enthusiastic supporter of the United Way of Suwannee Valley. In 2017, SVEC employees...
Apr
2018
Register With County Emergency Management
Hurricane season begins June 1, so make sure some of the most vulnerable are protected. The Florida Division of Emergency Management allows citizens...
Apr
2018
Florida Youth Tour Inspires Local Students
When Lafayette High School junior Grace Jackson sat on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives for a mock debate, appreciation for...
Apr
2018
The Face of The Cooperative
SVEC member services makes your experience better As a cashier, Debbie Edwards is always aware that she might be the only person a...
