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Current Happenings & Hot Topics

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Busting Myths About Smart Meters

By Tom Tate By now, most Americans have likely heard of the “smart grid.” This phrase is used to describe the computerization of America’s electrical infrastructure. The purpose of this computerization is to improve the reliability, efficiency, resiliency and security of the electric grid. A key component of the smart grid is an advanced metering […]

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Facts About Fuels

Glades Electric Cooperative is dedicated to providing safe, affordable and reliable electricity to you, the members. One way it ensures reliability and controls costs is by working with its wholesale power provider, Seminole Electric Cooperative, to use a diverse mix of fuels for electricity generation. This mix includes resources such as natural gas and renewables. […]

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Companies That Care: Ownership Matters

More than just an electricity provider, Glades Electric is an integral part of the community By Adam Schwartz Studies have shown that communities where owners occupy the majority of homes are more successful academically, are more physically fit and have a stronger sense of community. While owning a home may not be possible or desirable […]