⚡ CHELCO has surpassed 1,500 days with no lost-time injuries—more than 4 years and 1.4 million employee hours worked safely. “Safety is our first and highest priority at CHELCO,” said CEO Steve Rhodes. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/40RVKHz #SafetyFirst #TeamCHELCO

CHELCO is proud to announce our 2026 Youth Tour delegates! 🎉⚡ Kaylee Yeakos (Paxton), Calie Brackin (Walton), Noah Seeliger (Collegiate High at NWFSC), and Rose Weinacker (Niceville) will represent CHELCO at the National Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/40nkMOQ

⚡ CHELCO is hiring an Administrative Support Coordinator to support executive staff, assist departments, and coordinate cooperative events. Join the team powering our communities! 🔎 Learn more and apply: chelco.com/careers

Power restored doesn’t mean the work is done. ⚡ After storms, CHELCO crews continue patrolling the system to find issues that didn’t cause outages—but could if left unaddressed. These proactive repairs help keep power reliable for our members. 💡🌳

Looking for something to smile about? On average, you could save about 8% on heating and cooling costs, or roughly $50 per year, with an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat device. via ENERGY STAR

CHELCO works throughout the year to keep the power on when storms strike. You can prepare, too, by having trees professionally trimmed, securing loose outdoor items, and if possible, upgrading to storm windows and doors. Together, we can power through the strongest storms.

We loved connecting with the community at the Spring Into Action Rural Resource & Job Fair, hosted by CareerSource OW! Every CHELCO role plays a part in powering our community ⚡—from crews on the lines to engineers, customer service, and office staff. chelco.com/careers

Looking for something to smile about? ENERGY STAR certified ceiling fans are up to 44% more efficient than conventional fans—helping lower energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Small upgrade. Big impact for your home and the environment. via ENERGY STAR

#DYK backfeed on power lines typically occurs when generators and solar panels are used or installed incorrectly? You can help prevent backfeed by hiring a qualified electrician to install standby generators and solar panel systems. via NRECA #SafetyFirst

We want you & your family to know how to stay safe & not get caught in a storm: 🌩️ Check weather forecasts and plan accordingly. 🌩️ If you are outside, seek safe shelter in an enclosed building. 🌩️ If you see a downed power line, stay far away from it.

Before you dig out the gloves and gardening tools, take stock of what utility equipment is in your yard! Utility workers need clearance to maintain equipment. Make sure to not plant near any equipment, such as a padmount transformer or meter.

⚡ Learning never stops at CHELCO! Our team recently attended a 2-day Electric Utility System Operation class, gaining a deeper understanding of how electricity moves from generation to our members. This training helps every department better support the members we serve.

Spring storms can pop up at any moment. Make sure you have our outage number saved in your phone in case you need it! Call 850-307-1211 to report an outage 24/7/365.

🗳️ CHELCO Trustee Elections are here! Check your mail for your ballot + Annual Meeting info. Vote in Districts 3, 5 & 8—all members can vote in each district to help meet quorum. 📬 Mail with prepaid envelope. Due April 13 🎉 Vote = chance to win 1 of 4 $100 bill credits! 💡

When everybody uses electricity at the same time, high demand puts stress on the grid and costs more to supply. Avoid using all your major appliances at the same time. This reduces stress on the grid and helps keep rates stable for everyone.

⚡ CHELCO’s Safety team recently led in-field & classroom training for Southland Utility Services crews. Familiarity with underground transformers & overhead lines helps crews stay safe, prevent damage, and keep power flowing.

We thrive when we cooperate! By working together through local, national, regional and international structures, cooperatives like CHELCO improve services, bolster local economies and deal more effectively with social and community needs.

Spring has sprung! Now is the time to investigate a heat pump for a more efficient spring! With the warmer weather heading our way, a heat pump can efficiently cool your home by pumping the warm air out & letting the cool air in! 😎 To learn more, visit: energy.gov/energysaver/he…

⚡ CHELCO News – Big things are happening across CHELCO! Read the full issue at chelco.com/chelco-news.

Get comfortable and save money by simply adjusting your thermostat settings. Learn how: youtu.be/lL4U3EY1VmQ. via U.S. Department of Energy