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Scam Alert February 2021
WREC has received multiple calls from Members in the last few days saying they received a phone call from individuals pretending to be Cooperative employees. These people are demanding payment and...
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Drones Assist in System Reliability
Drones piloted by our capable operators Did you know that WREC added drones to our System Reliability Department in 2019? These drones are used to help find and correct possible outage issues before...
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Co-op Connections Available to all Members
Co-op Members have many incredible discounts available to them through Co-op Connections. This is a free service for any Cooperative Member, and there is a mobile app available as well. Please learn...
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WREC Educational Foundation Scholarships now available for 2021!
WREC’s Scholarship applications are now available until March 26, 2021 and now worth $12,000. Due to our lobby closures, we will accept applications by email to crizer@wrec.net and also mailed in...
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WREC Receives the 2021 Audrey Nelson Community Award
Recently, the Pasco County Commissioners recognized WREC and other organizations with the 2021 Audrey Nelson Community Award from the National Community Development Association. This national award...
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WREC Awards Over $1.3 Million in Scholarships!
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative is proud to announce this year’s college scholarship recipients. For 2021, the Cooperative awarded 110 scholarships worth $12,000 each. Since 1997 WREC has...
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WREC Donates $121,000 to Central High School
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), one of the largest employers in Hernando County, invested in the next generation of engineers, welders, medical professionals, and linemen, by donating...
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WREC Donates $400,000 to Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
WREC recently donated $400,000 to the Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation to help educate the estimated 1,000 students who will attend the Wesley Chapel school after its construction, and prepare...
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Thank a Lineman Specialty License Plate Available
Did you know there is a specialty Florida license plate available for drivers dedicated to linemen? The “Thank a Lineman” plate recognizes the hard work and long hours they log to keep the lights on...
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WREC presents United Way of Pasco County with a $46,848 donation check
WREC and its employees recently gave the United Way of Pasco County a donation for $42,848. In attendance were Joseph Marina (Bayonet Point District Manager and member of the United Way of Pasco...
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Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Sends Crews to Help Restore Power in...
Early this morning, WREC crews left for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They will be assisting Dixie Membership Electric Cooperative (DEMCO) to restore power to their service area. With heavy damage received...
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Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Crews Return Home After Helping...
WREC crews returned home last weekend from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. After assisting in power restoration for DEMCO Cooperative members in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, they arrived back home...
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WREC Educational Foundation College Scholarship Applications Now Available
WREC Educational Foundation College Scholarship applications are available NOW! This year we will be selecting 110 high school seniors through our five-county territories to receive a $12,000.00...
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WREC presents Hernando County School Board with their 2021 Capital Credits Check
On December 7 David Gonzalez (West Hernando District Manager) presented the Hernando County School Board with their Capital Credits check for this year. WREC returned $21 million in refunds this year...
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WREC presents Pasco County Commissioners with their 2021 Capital Credits...
Also on December 7 Joseph Marina (Bayonet Point District Manager) presented the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners with their Capital Credits check. WREC returned $21 million in refunds this...
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WREC Offices Decorated for the Christmas Holiday
All WREC offices are decorated for the upcoming Christmas Holiday. Enjoy this festive season with your families, stay safe, and drive by your local district office one evening to see our Christmas...
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WREC presents Hernando County Commissioners with their 2021 Capital Credits...
On December 14 the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners met and were presented with their Capital Credits check by David Gonzalez (West Hernando District Manager). The $146,373.28 check...
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WREC Angel Tree Program Delivers Christmas Gifts to Local...
Christmas gifts and drop offs from our district offices This year WREC’s Angel Tree program was successful again and raised money to supply clothing and toys to school children within our service...
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WREC presents Citrus County School Board with their 2021 Capital Credits...
Recently Crystal River District Manager Gary Steele presented Citrus County School Board member Doug Dodd with their Capital Credits check. WREC returned $21 million in refunds in December with a...
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WREC presents United Way of Citrus County with a $12,050 donation check
WREC’s Gary Steele (Crystal River District Manager) and some of the district employees recently presented Meghan Pitzer (United Way Citrus County CEO) a check for $12,050 for their contribution to...
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