Anticipation mounted as Claire Thomas, Communications Coordinator of PRECO, entered the classroom of Tylar Alden, US History teacher at Hardee Senior High School. ...
Do you have an eye for the extraordinary? Can you freeze a fleeting moment that perfectly captures the spirit of our PRECO community?...
As winter’s icy grip tightens, many turn to space heaters for a quick burst of warmth. These handy appliances can be lifesavers, but...
Power lines. They deliver electricity to homes and businesses and are essential to our modern way of life. We see them everywhere, so...
On September 13, 2023, Peace River Electric Cooperative’s wholesale power provider, Seminole Electric Cooperative hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Putnam County, Florida to...
The holidays are just around the corner, bringing the promise of joy, festive music, and sparkling lights. Amidst the celebrations, it’s important to...
Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Foundation is proud to announce that it is awarding more than $15,000 in Teacher Mini-Grants to...
In the heart of our modern society, line workers stand as unsung heroes, ensuring the reliable flow of electricity that powers our lives....
“Free energy from the sun and lower electric bills… Where do I sign up?” The benefits of installing rooftop solar panels may seem...
Peace River Electric Cooperative’s bee problem apparently developed this spring when a colony of honeybees built a hive inside a nearly empty wooden...
If you see burned-out or damaged light on Peace River Electric Cooperative’s lines, please report it on our website, through our SmartHub mobile...
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian slashed across Peace River Electric Cooperative’s service area, leaving a path of destruction. Approximately 300 poles were...
Operation Round Up, Peace River Electric Cooperative’s charitable foundation, granted $106,000 in college scholarships to 23 local students in 14 schools and colleges....
Get rewarded up to $30 to save energy with your smart thermostat. Learn more…
Spring is a great time for home upgrades and DIY projects. If you’re planning on making home improvements, consider upgrades that promote better...
Saturday, March 18th PRECO Park, 220 Knight Road, Wauchula, Florida 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Registration 1:00 p.m. – Business Meeting Door...
Food, gas and cell phone minutes are some of the goods and services we typically buy before actually using. With Peace River Electric...
The mission of Beds for Kids, serving Manatee and Sarasota counties, is to support the welfare of children and, when needed, to provide...
Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Board of Directors has set aside $108,000 in scholarship funds for prospective and currently enrolled students...
There are many ways that Peace River Electric Cooperative provides you with safe, reliable electric service. One of the most common—and crucial—programs is...
YOUTH TOUR: JUNE 13-18, 2023 Peace River Electric Cooperative is offering the trip of a lifetime to two ambitious students. If you are...
Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community, and sports activities in full swing. It’s also...
Reporting and monitoring power outages couldn’t be easier: just text. Peace River Electric Cooperative’s outage texting service is simple, fast and convenient. Here’s...
Operation Round Up, Peace River Electric Cooperative’s charitable foundation, granted $102,000 in college scholarships to 20 local students in 11 area schools. Since...
Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, a few Peace River Electric Cooperative members were surprised to learn that the repair of some of their...
After 16 years of selfless service to Operation Round Up’s board of directors, William “Bill” Hodge has retired. Bill was born in Shenandoah...
Peace of mind for only a few dollars a month An electrical surge is a brief, sudden spike in voltage. Surges can occur...
The 82nd Annual Membership Meeting of Peace River Electric Cooperative will take place at PRECO Park, 220 Knight Road, Wauchula, Florida, on Saturday,...
February may be the shortest month, but it’s packed with special observances like Presidents’ Day, Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and even unofficial...
Apply Now for an Operation Round Up College Scholarship! Eligibility Graduating high school seniors Students already attending college Adults of all ages Must...
The holidays have arrived and, for many of us, our focus turns to giving instead of receiving. With pandemic-driven job cutbacks, layoffs and...
Peace River Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric distribution utility whose members share in the ownership and prosperity of the cooperative. Your participation...
We believe there is no greater calling than to invest in the youth and future leaders of our great community. That’s why PRECO’s...
SmartHub, your personal PRECO account management system, is always working to bring you more convenient features. We know you’re always on the go...
Seminole Electric Cooperative—Peace River Electric Cooperative’s wholesale energy provider—is projected to lower its carbon dioxide emissions in 2024 by 48% from 2005 levels,...
Scammers continually target PRECO members, changing their tactics daily. Below are some of the most popular tricks employed by these individuals, followed by...
Everyone expects Florida summers to make their air conditioner run overtime. But, do you sometimes wonder if you are doing everything possible to...
Fulfilling Hopes and Dreams PRECO’s Operation Round Up Foundation invests $104,000 in scholarships to help local students achieve their career goals. The future...
Electricity powers many conveniences in our lives, so it’s only natural for families to turn to portable electric generators during long-term outages. However,...
From the desk of the CEO Summer is here, and I welcome more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors like many of you. For...
For the second time in under 5 years, we are reducing base electric rates. Recent studies performed on PRECO’s costs and revenues show...
Solar energy is booming, and the future is brighter than ever. Through the use of rooftop solar panels, many homeowners can now harness...
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...
Maurice Henderson has retired from Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors after serving as the District 5 Director for 55 years. Maurice,...
As an electric cooperative, our mission is to serve our members and support our local community––an especially critical mission in recent months. One...
Daily life gets so hectic at times that it’s helpful to take a step back and look for ways to simplify things. In...
Electric vehicles (EV) are rapidly becoming a popular choice for new and used car buyers. Nearly every major vehicle manufacturer is offering electric...
Wouldn’t it be great if you could help your community whenever you purchase an item from Amazon? At no additional cost to you?...
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...
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...
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, PRECO was honored to receive 100 homemade masks donated by a special group of concerned women...
For the third time in four months, Peace River Electric Cooperative’s charitable foundation, Operation Round Up, has granted funds to community organizations serving...
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...
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...
Today, the charitable foundation of Peace River Electric Cooperative, named Operation Round Up, granted $30,000 to three area organizations serving food to those...
We are taking steps to make sure we can continue to serve you and maintain the health and safety of our employees and...
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...
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...
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...
As Halloween approaches, look out for vampires! Energy vampires that is. Also known as standby power and phantom load, vampire energy is electricity...
When the lights go out, so do PRECO lineworkers. Our crews work day and night in all kinds of weather and conditions. Even...
Every June for more than 50 years, high schoolers from across the nation flock to Washington, D.C., for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour....
June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. A strong hurricane can knock out power to millions of Floridians, such as Irma did...
Hurricanes, lightning, downed trees, broken limbs and even small animals can cause power outages. 4 ways to report outages Notify us through your...
In the wake of Hurricane Irma in September 2017, many of our members were surprised to learn that certain electrical components are their...
Check Your May Electric Bill for Capital Credits Allocation Amount All electric cooperatives, including Peace River Electric Cooperative, are owned by the people...
PRECO depends on lineworkers to keep the power on. Please join us as we commend the hard-working employees who put their lives on...
Clearing trees and overgrown vegetation is vital to provide safe, reliable power to our consumer-members. We clear certain areas in our service territory,...
Earth Day was first recognized almost 50 years ago. Always celebrated on April 22nd, Earth Day began as a way to focus attention...
PRECO members spoke and we listened. Our members told us they would like to receive a reminder when their electric bill is coming...
Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) has selected two local 11th graders to attend the national “Youth Tour to Washington DC” event this June....
We need electricity to run our modern appliances and devices, so power lines are a common part of our lives. So common, in...
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...
Most of us were glued to our televisions as Hurricane Florence ravaged the Carolinas with unrelenting winds and flooding rains and again when...
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,...
Linemen risk their lives every day making sure power flows safely to your homes and businesses. They climb and dig when power outages...
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...
In the event of an emergency, do you need assistance to evacuate your home and move to a shelter? Contact your county’s Emergency...
After a decade of relative calm, the last two hurricane seasons were active. Most recently, Hurricane Irma impacted nearly all of Florida as...
Get Free Installation on a Surge Suppressor Power surges can strike any time damaging or destroying electrical equipment and appliances, such as air...
Safety is a serious issue, especially when it comes to electrical safety. At Peace River Electric Cooperative, it’s the number one priority. PRECO...
Improving your home’s energy efficiency is important, regardless of the type of home you own. For manufactured homeowners, tackling efficiency measures will improve...
All electric cooperatives, including Peace River Electric Cooperative, are owned by the people they serve. While investor- owned utilities (IOUs) strive to create...
After 13 years of dedicated service, Operation Round Up’s Board Chairman Julian “Tip” Tharp has retired. Tip was there on March 16, 2005,...
Make, Model, Capacity – Oh My! By Paul Wesslund The Sloboda family needed a new refrigerator so Brian volunteered to do the shopping....
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...
The Board’s responsibilities include oversight of legal requirements, revision of bylaws and operating policies as needed, approval of major contracts and agreements, ensuring...
In honor of Earth Day, PRECO will give away an energy efficiency kit (a $140 value) The kit contains: (12) LED lightbulbs (60-watt...
While saving energy is important all year long, earth day reminds us to look at our efforts from a fresh perspective. For almost...
Power surges can strike any time damaging or destroying electrical equipment and appliances, such as air conditioners and refrigerators. Most often, lightning is...
When you visit one of our offices to conduct business, we often need to log in to a computer to assist you. “For...
Best of Show $100 Electric Bill Credit Paul Zeppenfeld Bradenton Preco Member Since 2015 “Boy Running” Photo: Sarasota County $50 Electric Bill...
Each year, 3,800 people die from drowning. Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks and lights near marinas, shocking...
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...
Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) is pleased to announce the winners of their 2018 Youth Tour to Washington, DC, essay contest. Manatee County...
If you pull your desk or TV cabinet away from the wall, you might find a tangle of cords, cables, wires and plugs....
