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ISSUE 05 | FEB 2026 www.erec.com JAY OFFICE 3425 Highway 4 P.O. Box 428 (mail) Jay, FL 32565 850-675-4521 or 800-235-3848 WALNUT HILL OFFICE 4950 Highway 99A Walnut Hill, FL 32568 850-327-4122 NEW OFFICE HOURS BEGINS JAN 2 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every other Friday Closed on alternating Fridays Walnut Hill is closed from 12 :00 - 1:00 p.m. STAFF Ryan C. Campbell, P.E., CEO Sonya Dooley, Director of Finance and Administration Lanie Sells, Director of Engineering Glenn White, Director of Operations Cortney Owens, Manager of Marketing Communications Derek Bridwell, Manager of Information Technology Crystal George, Manager of Accounting TRUSTEES Escambia County Brian Davis James E. Hall Ernie Hester Sam Walker (Vice President) Gary Wiggins Santa Rosa County Mickey Diamond Rick Hunsucker (President) Philip Marshall Wesley Scott Dale Westmoreland (Secretary/Treasurer) The board of directors meets at 5 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the cooperative’s Jay office. FOR POWER OUTAGES Call 877-OUT-EREC or 877-688-3732. For emergency conditions, call 911. Contact Cortney Owens (cowens@erec.com) regarding this monthly publication.
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RELIABILITY REQUIRES INVESTMENT Ryan Campbell, P.E. As your local power provider, EREC’s mission is simple: keep the lights on and support the communities we serve. Delivering reliable electricity, however, requires ongoing investment in our local grid through regular maintenance, system upgrades and the use of new technologies that help us operate more efficiently. Much of our electric system was built decades ago. While it continues to serve us well, aging equipment must be repaired or replaced to maintain safety and reliability. Proactive improvements help reduce outages, speed restoration and strengthen the system for a growing community. Electric demand is also increasing as homes and businesses rely more on modern technologies such as electric vehicles, advanced HVAC systems and smart appliances. Strategic upgrades, including improvements to substations and distribution infrastructure, ensure we can meet today’s needs and prepare for the future. At the same time, innovative tools like smart meters, automated switching devices and advanced monitoring systems allow us to identify issues faster and respond more effectively. These investments improve reliability, enhance safety and support long-term planning. By investing in our local grid today, we are building a stronger, more resilient system that supports our members, our economy and our community—now and for generations to come.