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leopard
Feb 2019
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Welcome to The Jungle

Local sanctuary teaches the importance of animal preservation Lots of people can take in rescue cats and dogs, but very few can handle...

Feb 2019
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Meet Your Trustee — Mike Adams, District 1

Mike Adams represents District 1, which comprises the area of Hamilton County west of U.S. Highway 129. He lives in Jennings and has...

people participate in a cornhole tournament
Feb 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

SVEC in the Community

Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament SVEC is hosting the second annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament for players of all skill levels. All proceeds will...

College Student
Feb 2019
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Let SVEC Help Pay for School

SVEC is awarding up to 10 $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors in our service area. Eligible students must graduate in the...

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative
Feb 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Meetings for Districts 7, 8 and 9 Coming Up

It’s time for SVEC members living in Districts 7, 8 and 9 to meet and nominate a candidate to serve on the board...

pot roast on a plate with potatoes
Feb 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Mississippi Pot Roast

From Anne Braly This recipe is a classic that has been around for a while, but it’s still a favorite that is perfect...

turkey
Feb 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Tips for Safe and Successful Turkey Hunting

Turkey hunters recognize that understanding wild turkey behavior, good calling and an effective shotgun pattern are all keys to success. But practicing safe...

SVEC employees standing in front of a collection of gift bags
Jan 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

SVEC in the Community

SVEC participated in the Christmas parades held in Branford, Jasper and Live Oak. Also, at the request of the Suwannee County Chamber of...

Space heater sitting on floor of room
Jan 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Stay Safe and Warm This Winter

Space heaters can be an easy way to add a little extra warmth in your home during the chilly winter months. But it’s...

Lineworker practices a rescue exercise with a dummy
Jan 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Choosing Safety

How SVEC builds a safe work culture Whether we think about it or not, most of us have safety procedures we follow daily....

A person holding a rifle silhouetted in front of a setting sun
Jan 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Outta the Woods

A look at migratory bird management and hunting By Tony Young, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Hunters can enjoy the second phase...

SVEC Valentine's Day Logo
Jan 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Visit Us on Valentine’s Day

We love our members and invite you to stop by our office on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative
Jan 2019
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Register with County Emergency Management

The Florida Division of Emergency Management allows citizens with special needs to register with their county emergency management agency. Information submitted to the...

Youth Tour attendees at Governor's Mansion
Dec 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Apply Now for the Youth Tour

For the 41st consecutive year, SVEC is sponsoring a tour of Tallahassee for 10 high school juniors. While in Tallahassee, the students will...

Operation Round Up logo
Dec 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Operation Round Up Begins in January

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative begins Operation Round Up in January, when the bills of participating members will be rounded up to the nearest...

Line workers operating heavy equipment
Dec 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

From the Ground Up – Hurricane Michael

How SVEC helped neighbors rebuild after Hurricane Michael As Hurricane Michael made its way toward the coastline in October, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative...

Co-Ops Vote. A Program of America's Electric Cooperatives. www.vote.coop.
Dec 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Post Election Priorities

With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, SVEC is looking ahead at the impact and opportunities for rural America and electric cooperatives....

Three linemen stand in front of a Congratulations banner
Nov 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

November Quick Hits

Light Out? We Need to Know To report a malfunctioning area or street light, touch “Contact Us” on the SmartHub home screen, then...

Falcon on a glove
Nov 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Feathered Friends

Kitty Carroll celebrates the bonds between man and raptor Parrots and cockatoos may make convenient household pets, but Kitty Carroll has always preferred...

Thankful for our members
Nov 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

Thankful for Our Members

As part of the cooperative business model, one of our core principles is “Concern for Community.” While our priority is always to provide...

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative
Oct 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

3 veterans ride in a boat
Oct 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

SVEC crew members wearing pink hard hats work with a lift truck
Oct 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Students from North Florida meet with Congressmen Matt Gaetz, Dr. Neal Dunn and Al Lawson.
Sep 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Janice Goodman
Sep 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

U.S. Congressman Dr. Neil Dunn, Seminole Electric Cooperative VP of Member Services and External Affairs Trudy Novak and SVEC CEO Mike McWaters
Sep 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Operation Round Up logo
Sep 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Co-Ops Vote. A Program of America's Electric Cooperatives. www.vote.coop.
Aug 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

SVEC Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Jun 2018
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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
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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...

Three high school students hold school supplies while smiling
Jun 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative
May 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

A women has just thrown a cornhole beanbag. A cornhole board and other people are also visible.
May 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative
Apr 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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...

Youth Tour attendees outside Florida Supreme Court
Apr 2018
Carousel, Suwannee Valley Currents

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
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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...

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