We’re Ready for Storm Season. Are You?
From the desk of the CEO Summer is here, and I welcome more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors like many of you. For...
May
2021
Apr
2021
PRECO Electric Rates Go Down – Again!
For the second time in under 5 years, we are reducing base electric rates. Recent studies performed on PRECO’s costs and revenues show...
Feb
2021
2021 District Meetings Held, Directors Elected
Drive-up District Meetings were held in February for the purpose of affirming or electing directors to serve on PRECO’s Board for 3 years....
Feb
2021
Avoid Solar Energy Scams
Solar energy is booming, and the future is brighter than ever. Through the use of rooftop solar panels, many homeowners can now harness...
Jan
2021
Budget Billing Helps You Plan the Year
If there is one thing I’ve learned in 2020, it’s the fact that no one can foresee the future. A year ago, who...
Nov
2020
Maurice Henderson Retires from PRECO Board after 55 Years
Maurice Henderson has retired from Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors after serving as the District 5 Director for 55 years. Maurice,...
Oct
2020
October is National Co-op Month
As an electric cooperative, our mission is to serve our members and support our local community––an especially critical mission in recent months. One...
Sep
2020
Auto Pay: Set It and Forget It
Daily life gets so hectic at times that it’s helpful to take a step back and look for ways to simplify things. In...
Aug
2020
See PRECO’s New EV Website
Electric vehicles (EV) are rapidly becoming a popular choice for new and used car buyers. Nearly every major vehicle manufacturer is offering electric...
Aug
2020
Help Your Community When You Shop AmazonSmile
Wouldn’t it be great if you could help your community whenever you purchase an item from Amazon? At no additional cost to you?...
Jul
2020
Move Over for PRECO Crews
Give our linemen enough space to do their jobs safely Most everyone is familiar with these rules of the road: don’t text, don’t...
Jul
2020
PRECO Announces $104,000 in College Scholarships
Two dozen students were awarded a total of $104,000 in scholarships by Operation Round Up, PRECO’s charitable foundation. Since PRECO formed Operation Round...
Jul
2020
Group Distributes COVID-19 Masks for Community
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, PRECO was honored to receive 100 homemade masks donated by a special group of concerned women...
Jun
2020
PRECO Charity Continues Providing Food Funds as COVID-19 Relief
For the third time in four months, Peace River Electric Cooperative’s charitable foundation, Operation Round Up, has granted funds to community organizations serving...
Jun
2020
To Aid Members, PRECO Retires $1.6 Million in Capital Credits Early
Peace River Electric Cooperative, a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution utility, is retiring over $1.6 million in Capital Credits to help relieve the financial...
May
2020
Surge Suppressors Help Protect Your Appliances & Electronics
Now through June 30, 2020, you can have a surge suppressor installed free (a $24.95 savings). Power surges—also known as power spikes—are caused...
Mar
2020
Operation Round Up Grants Emergency Funds to Food Groups
Today, the charitable foundation of Peace River Electric Cooperative, named Operation Round Up, granted $30,000 to three area organizations serving food to those...
Mar
2020
Do you need a Payment Extension?
We are taking steps to make sure we can continue to serve you and maintain the health and safety of our employees and...
Dec
2019
PRECO to Pay Members $1.4 Million in Capital Credits
We’re so glad it’s that time of year again. The holidays are a time when we look forward to gathering with family and...
Dec
2019
Domestic Violence Shelter Receives $5,000 Operation Round Up Grant
Operation Round Up, PRECO’s charitable foundation, is proud to partner with Peace River Center (PRC) by providing $5,000 to help two of the...
Nov
2019
Introducing PRECO’s New Bill Payment Kiosks
PRECO’s new bill payment kiosks allow members to securely pay their bills any time, 24/7, 365 days a year. Even on weekends and...
Oct
2019
Hunting (Energy) Vampires This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, look out for vampires! Energy vampires that is. Also known as standby power and phantom load, vampire energy is electricity...
Jul
2019
Move Over for Safety
When the lights go out, so do PRECO lineworkers. Our crews work day and night in all kinds of weather and conditions. Even...
Jun
2019
PRECO Sends Local Students to Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
Every June for more than 50 years, high schoolers from across the nation flock to Washington, D.C., for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour....
Jun
2019
How PRECO Restores Power after a Hurricane
June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. A strong hurricane can knock out power to millions of Floridians, such as Irma did...
Jun
2019
4 Ways to Report Outages
Hurricanes, lightning, downed trees, broken limbs and even small animals can cause power outages. 4 ways to report outages Notify us through your...
May
2019
Your Electrical System: What’s Yours, What’s Ours
In the wake of Hurricane Irma in September 2017, many of our members were surprised to learn that certain electrical components are their...
May
2019
Capital Credits Allocation on Your Bill
Check Your May Electric Bill for Capital Credits Allocation Amount All electric cooperatives, including Peace River Electric Cooperative, are owned by the people...
Apr
2019
Thanking Our Lineworkers
PRECO depends on lineworkers to keep the power on. Please join us as we commend the hard-working employees who put their lives on...
Apr
2019
Benefit of Tree Trimming
Clearing trees and overgrown vegetation is vital to provide safe, reliable power to our consumer-members. We clear certain areas in our service territory,...
Apr
2019
Start a New Energy-Saving Habit on Earth Day
Earth Day was first recognized almost 50 years ago. Always celebrated on April 22nd, Earth Day began as a way to focus attention...
Mar
2019
Payment Due Reminders Available
PRECO members spoke and we listened. Our members told us they would like to receive a reminder when their electric bill is coming...
Feb
2019
PRECO Selects Students for Annual Washington, DC, Youth Tour Trip
Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) has selected two local 11th graders to attend the national “Youth Tour to Washington DC” event this June....
Feb
2019
Practice Ladder Safety
We need electricity to run our modern appliances and devices, so power lines are a common part of our lives. So common, in...
Dec
2018
Right-of-Way Trimming Activities
Trees and power lines don’t mix. Right-of-Way trimming helps prevent power outages by maintaining a safe distance between trees and power lines. Proper...
Nov
2018
Staying Safe after Storms
Most of us were glued to our televisions as Hurricane Florence ravaged the Carolinas with unrelenting winds and flooding rains and again when...
Oct
2018
Be Part of Something Big: Operation Round Up
Join Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up and you’ll become part of something big that supports your local community. For just pennies,...
Oct
2018
Lineman’s Safety Gear Protects Their Lives
Linemen risk their lives every day making sure power flows safely to your homes and businesses. They climb and dig when power outages...
Jun
2018
Tom Hackle Joins Operation Round Up Board
Peace River Electric Cooperative announces the appointment of Thomas C. (Tom) Hackle to the Board of Directors of the co-op’s charitable foundation, Operation...
Jun
2018
Emergency Evacuation and Shelter Assistance
In the event of an emergency, do you need assistance to evacuate your home and move to a shelter? Contact your county’s Emergency...
Jun
2018
Busy Hurricane Season Predicted
After a decade of relative calm, the last two hurricane seasons were active. Most recently, Hurricane Irma impacted nearly all of Florida as...
May
2018
Protect Your Electronics and Appliances
Get Free Installation on a Surge Suppressor Power surges can strike any time damaging or destroying electrical equipment and appliances, such as air...
May
2018
Safety Above All Else
Safety is a serious issue, especially when it comes to electrical safety. At Peace River Electric Cooperative, it’s the number one priority. PRECO...
May
2018
Maximize Manufactured Home Efficiency
Improving your home’s energy efficiency is important, regardless of the type of home you own. For manufactured homeowners, tackling efficiency measures will improve...
May
2018
Capital Credits Allocation Information on Your May Electric Bill
All electric cooperatives, including Peace River Electric Cooperative, are owned by the people they serve. While investor- owned utilities (IOUs) strive to create...
May
2018
Operation Round Up Charter Board Member Retires
After 13 years of dedicated service, Operation Round Up’s Board Chairman Julian “Tip” Tharp has retired. Tip was there on March 16, 2005,...
May
2018
Tips for Purchasing New Appliances
Make, Model, Capacity – Oh My! By Paul Wesslund The Sloboda family needed a new refrigerator so Brian volunteered to do the shopping....
May
2018
PRECO Annual Meeting
On March 17th, an estimated crowd of around 1,800 people enjoyed a fabulous sunny day as it marked PRECO’s 78th Annual Meeting 856...
Apr
2018
Peace River Electric Cooperative Board of Directors 2017
The Board’s responsibilities include oversight of legal requirements, revision of bylaws and operating policies as needed, approval of major contracts and agreements, ensuring...
Apr
2018
Win an Energy Efficiency Kit for Earth Day!
In honor of Earth Day, PRECO will give away an energy efficiency kit (a $140 value) The kit contains: (12) LED lightbulbs (60-watt...
Apr
2018
Celebrating Earth Day by Saving Energy
While saving energy is important all year long, earth day reminds us to look at our efforts from a fresh perspective. For almost...
Apr
2018
Protect Your Electronics And Appliances Get Free Installation On A Surge Suppressor
Power surges can strike any time damaging or destroying electrical equipment and appliances, such as air conditioners and refrigerators. Most often, lightning is...
Apr
2018
New Two-Factor Authentication: A few seconds slower but safer for you
When you visit one of our offices to conduct business, we often need to log in to a computer to assist you. “For...
Apr
2018
Celebrating PRECO Magazine Cover Contest Winners!
Best of Show $100 Electric Bill Credit Paul Zeppenfeld Bradenton Preco Member Since 2015 “Boy Running” Photo: Sarasota County $50 Electric Bill...
Apr
2018
How to Prevent Electric Shock Drowning
Each year, 3,800 people die from drowning. Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks and lights near marinas, shocking...
Apr
2018
The Financials
Balance Sheet For the years ending December 31, 2017 & 2016 Balance Sheet 2017* 2016 Total Utility Plant in Service 277,446,618 271,366,555 Construction...
Apr
2018
PRECO selects two Washington, DC, Youth Tour delegates for trip of a lifetime
Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) is pleased to announce the winners of their 2018 Youth Tour to Washington, DC, essay contest. Manatee County...
Apr
2018
For Safety’s Sake, Clean Up Your Cords
If you pull your desk or TV cabinet away from the wall, you might find a tangle of cords, cables, wires and plugs....