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...
Nov
2019
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...
Sep
2019
4 Ways to Report Outages
PRECO strives to provide continuous, reliable electric service every day. Unfortunately, Mother Nature, car crashes, small animals and various other things sometimes interrupt...
Aug
2019
Avoid the Big Green Box
Electricity might flow into your neighborhood over your head, or under your feet. It’s easy to spot wires on top of those wooden...
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...
Mar
2019
PRECO 79th Annual Meeting Scheduled
Peace River Electric Cooperative 79th Annual Membership Meeting PRECO members are invited: Saturday, March 23rd PRECO Park, 220 Knight Road, Wauchula, Florida 10:00 a.m....
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...
Feb
2019
District Meetings
Members of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are invited to attend their District Meeting this month. District 3 February 12 Kenansville Community Center...
Jan
2019
PRECO Charity Grants $15,000 for Addiction Center Renovations
Operation Round Up, the charitable arm of Peace River Electric Cooperative, has granted $15,000 to Caring People Recovery Center (CPRC) in Bowling Green,...
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...
Dec
2018
PRECO Members to Receive $1.4 Million in Capital Credits
This month, our members will be unwrapping a $1.4 million gift from Peace River Electric Cooperative. But, it won’t be under the tree....
Nov
2018
PRECO Charity Provides $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity Sarasota
Operation Round Up, the charitable arm of Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) granted $5,000 to support Habitat for Humanity Sarasota’s mission to provide...
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....