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October is National Co-op Month

Monday | October 2, 2023
October is National Co-op Month, and Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Inc. (CHELCO) is joining co...
The benefits of installing rooftop solar panels may seem like a no-brainer, but the reality is, not ...

Heat, wholesale costs factor in summer bills

Monday | September 18, 2023
Are your recent energy bills higher than what you have come to expect? Extreme summer heat is the mo...
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) recently announced the 2022-2023 Spotlig...
The CHELCO Charity Golf Tournament, hosted at Blackstone Golf Course on May 19, raised more than $10...

August 12 Communications Outage

Wednesday | August 9, 2023
On the morning of Saturday, August 12 CHELCO’s IT Department will make necessary system upgrades tha...
The days are turning shorter, vacation is over and kids are headed back to school. It's the perfect ...
Downed power lines can carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or death. Kno...
Many of CHELCO's power poles support more than just our electric lines. They often also carry teleco...

Get Smart About Home Lighting

Monday | July 24, 2023
While smart lighting offers convenience and control, keep in mind your wall light switch will need t...

Energy Expert: Dog Days of Summer

Monday | July 10, 2023
During the dog days of summer, your air conditioning system works harder to close the gap between th...
The first new substation to be built on CHELCO’s grid since 2017, provides several benefits to CHELC...