Glades Electric Cooperative Inc.

Glades Electric Cooperative Inc. Glades Electric is a not-for-profit electric co-op powering over 19,000 accounts.

As a locally-owned and led co-op serving Glades, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties, we are "Neighbors Working for Neighbors." In the early 1940s, investor-owned utilities were unable to make the investments to expand their systems into the rural areas of Florida’s Heartland to bring power to sparsely populated areas. The signing of the Rural Electrification Act in 1936 allowed residents t

o come together to build their own electric utility with the help of federal loans. In the fall of 1944, local residents banded together to form an electric cooperative to serve residents of Florida’s Heartland who had been left behind in the electrification of rural Florida. Neighbors went to neighbors to gather membership applications, and on January 25, 1945 they gathered on the steps of the courthouse in Moore Haven to officially form Glades Electric Cooperative. Today, Glades Electric Cooperative provides safe, reliable, affordable power to over 18,000 accounts throughout portions of Florida's Heartland in Highlands, Okeechobee, Glades and Hendry Counties. Still, Glades Electric serves more sparsely populated areas than neighboring investor-owned utilities (IOU), averaging seven meters per mile of service line as compared to 51-78 meters per mile of line for nearby IOUs. On our page, you'll find information on services, energy tips, employment opportunities, post-hurricane power restoration and more. We welcome the opportunity to engage with members but do reserve the right to remove obscene, vulgar, or spammed comments and block profiles that engage in such actions. Since this page is not monitored 24/7, any service issues should be reported through our SmartHub app or by calling (855) 940-3810.

🫠 It sure is hot out! Stay cool and save this summer with this month’s energy efficiency tip. Check it out to see how sm...
06/13/2026

🫠 It sure is hot out! Stay cool and save this summer with this month’s energy efficiency tip. Check it out to see how smart technology can help you stay comfortable while using energy more efficiently.

⚠️ To you, a power pole may look like a place to post a sign. To utility crews, it’s critical equipment. Nails, staples ...
06/12/2026

⚠️ To you, a power pole may look like a place to post a sign. To utility crews, it’s critical equipment. Nails, staples and tacks can create hazards for lineworkers. Please don’t post signs on utility poles.

🌴 Headed out on vacation this summer? Don’t leave important bills sitting in your mailbox unprotected. Make the switch t...
06/09/2026

🌴 Headed out on vacation this summer? Don’t leave important bills sitting in your mailbox unprotected. Make the switch to paperless billing for added convenience and security.

If you're a SmartHub user still receiving paper bills, you're just one step away from protecting your personal info from mail theft. Plus, your digital PDF bill is already available in SmartHub!

👉 Here’s how to go paperless:
1️⃣ Use the SmartHub app to update your billing preferences OR
2️⃣ Fill out our quick form: https://www.gladeselectric.com/about-us/contact/ OR
3️⃣ Call us at (855) 940-3810 during business hours

Stay secure. Go paperless today!

Thinking about installing solar panels? ☀️ Be sure to contact us before your system is installed.Working with your coope...
06/07/2026

Thinking about installing solar panels? ☀️ Be sure to contact us before your system is installed.

Working with your cooperative in advance helps ensure your solar investment operates safely and as intended. Before installation, we can:

✔ Conduct a load analysis to verify your transformer is properly sized for your home's needs and solar generation.

✔ Set up a Net Metering Agreement so you receive credit for excess energy your system sends back to the grid.

✔ Verify the system is connected safely.

Installing a solar system without notifying the cooperative can create serious safety concerns. Improperly connected systems may backfeed electricity onto power lines during an outage, creating a hazard for lineworkers who are working to restore power safely.

Contacting us before installation can help protect our crews, prevent unexpected billing issues, and ensure you're receiving the benefits you're expecting from your solar investment.

Check out our Considering Solar webpage for more details and helpful resources: https://www.gladeselectric.com/member-services/considering-solar/

Have an internet-connected smart thermostat? You may be eligible to enroll in our Cooperative Rewards program and receiv...
06/06/2026

Have an internet-connected smart thermostat? You may be eligible to enroll in our Cooperative Rewards program and receive a $20 annual bill credit for enrolling and yearly participation, and an additional $10 bill credit for winter event participation each year you remain enrolled.

Plus, if you stay enrolled and participate, you may also be entered for a chance to win $250 at the end of the program each year. Learn more at https://cooperative-rewards.com

Today, Glades Electric Educational Foundation and Glades Electric representatives were pleased to meet the six Spring 20...
06/02/2026

Today, Glades Electric Educational Foundation and Glades Electric representatives were pleased to meet the six Spring 2026 recipients of our $2,000 scholarship awards for iTECH Glades students.

🎊Congratulations to Palomita Benitez, Anaelise Cornejo, Leyla Escobar, Demetria Greer, Crisdely Lopez, and Bianca Torres who are all are enrolled in the Practical Nursing program.🎊

Six additional scholarships are available for students enrolling in any iTECH Glades program this fall. For details and an application visit https://www.gladeselectric.com/community/student-programs-information/.

Congratulations again to these ladies! We wish you all the best on your journey through this program. 🩺 Immokalee Technical College ITech Nursing

A community project for seniors, storm season reminders, an Annual Meeting recap, co-op advocacy, and generator safety t...
06/01/2026

A community project for seniors, storm season reminders, an Annual Meeting recap, co-op advocacy, and generator safety tips and more are all featured in our June issue of Florida Currents. Check it out at https://sholink.to/Glades-Electric-Florida-Currents

05/30/2026

🫠 Beat the heat and save energy this summer!

🆒 Raise your thermostat a few degrees when possible and make sure to replace dirty/clogged filters so your system runs efficiently. Use smaller appliances instead of the oven to keep extra heat out of the kitchen and remember to close blinds during the hottest times of the day.

Simple actions can lead to significant savings this summer. 😎☀️

🫴🏻 So far in 2026, $10,872 in Operation Round Up donations have helped members in need and non-profit organizations thro...
05/28/2026

🫴🏻 So far in 2026, $10,872 in Operation Round Up donations have helped members in need and non-profit organizations throughout Florida’s Heartland.

🪙 Join your neighbors rounding up their electric bill to the next dollar each month to be a part of this change. Your small change makes a big difference!

✅ Sign up in the SmartHub app or fill out the Contact Us form on our website at https://www.gladeselectric.com/about-us/contact/.

Address

26733 US Highway 27
Moore Haven, FL
33471

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+18639466200

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