(l to r: Taylor Baggett, Hannah Bott, Caroline Harp, and Drake Driskell) Since 1964, the nation’s electric cooperatives have sent student delegates to Washington, D.C. for the annual Youth Tour, organized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), to gain a personal understanding of American history and their role as a citizen. Escambia River […]
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Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards: Sarah Hetrick of Escambia County and Hannah Bott of Santa Rosa County. Sarah is a senior at Northview High School and is the daughter of Joseph and Connie Hetrick. Sarah plans to use this scholarship to […]
Thank a Lineman Specialty License Plate Floridians know the importance of the lineworkers more than most, particularly in the wake of a large storm or hurricane. The Thank a Lineman plate was established in the fall of 2020 when Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1135 into law to recognize their dedication. “We are appreciative of […]
Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) joins the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in celebrating its many lineworkers as part of National Lineworker Appreciation Day on Monday, April 11. Every day, lineworkers face immense risks. Carrying heavy gear, they regularly scale 40-foot poles near high-voltage power lines, and often in the wake of mother nature’s worst. […]
When Northview High School junior Drake Driskell sat on the floor of the Florida Senate for a mock bill debate, appreciation for the Youth Tour experience sank in. As he took in the room from the perspective of a state lawmaker, he realized what a unique opportunity he had been given. “That was probably my […]
In recent weeks, Gulf Power was acquired by Florida Power and Light (FPL) causing a significant increase in their rate structure in Northwest Florida and surrounding areas. Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) has no affiliation with Gulf Power or FPL and purchases electricity from PowerSouth Energy Cooperative – which is owned by 20 electric distribution […]
Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) will award scholarships to graduating seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties whose parent or guardian is a member of the cooperative. Two $4,000 scholarships – awarded in honor of former EREC director Herman D. Johnson – will be offered. Students must show proof of enrollment and maintain a grade-point […]
Right of way clearing is an important part of Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s goal of delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective electric service. Through an integrated vegetation management program, EREC maintains vegetation on more than 1,700 miles of energized line in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and keeping power on to over 11,000 members. Trees and branches […]
There’s power in teamwork, especially when it comes to holding down the price we all pay for electricity. We’re sharing easy ways to do that — and the more members who join, the more we can hold down costs for everyone. It’s as simple as delaying your energy use during peak times when many people […]
