The real Halloween scare? It’s not the ghost in your garage. It’s the frayed cord hiding behind your decorations. Before you turn your home into the neighborhood’s spookiest stop, give your electrical cords a quick check. ️🎃

Did you know that electronics keep running even after you turn them off? To stop the energy currents from flowing, be sure to unplug the devices. If you don’t want to go around your home unplugging every individual device, use power strips to disconnect multiple items at once.

This spooky season, keep home energy use and decor safety in check. Stop energy vampires from unnecessary consumption and double check electrical cords for damage. From your friends at GCSECA, we hope you have a safe and frightfully fun Halloween! via @NRECANews

Rural electric co-ops really do have your best interest at heart. Be a voice for your co-op by voting in every election race on the ballot this year! For more information on issues important to electric co-ops, please visit RuralArizonaVotes.com.

If we had a One Wish Willow, we’d wish for lower energy costs without sacrificing comfort. Luckily, no magic is needed. Adjusting your thermostat a few degrees when you’re asleep or away can help reduce heating and cooling costs without turning your bill into a horror movie.

October is Co-op Month! Our principles, shared values, commitment and, of course, our members, combine to make our community strong, bold and bright. ☕ At the heart of it, members are the grounds for everything we do.

From lineworkers, engineers and system operators to accounting, communications and IT, there’s a place for many different skills at GCSECA. If you’re interested in making a career change, consider an electric cooperative. via @NRECANews #CareersInEnergyWeek

The decorations may be spooky. Your electrical setup shouldn’t be. Before you light up your home this Halloween, take a few minutes to check your setup. Because sometimes, the scariest electrical hazards are the ones hiding in the shadows. 👻

Ensuring rural Arizona has enough diverse energy resources to meet high seasonal demands is an important issue for every community, especially for us here at GCSECA. Let your voice be heard this election year by voting the entire ballot!

Our Top 5 Horror Movies: 🚪 Door open, heat running 😱 Space heater + extension cord 🥘 Oven opened … again 👕 Same laundry washed twice 💡 Every light on in an empty house Energy waste and electrical hazards? Terrifying. 😱

On Aug. 26, @TricoElectricAZ connected its first fiber internet Member, marking an exciting step forward in bringing fast, reliable internet to the communities it serves. 🌐 Want to know when Trico Fiber is coming to your neighborhood? Visit trico.coop to learn more.

Cyber threats don’t take time off. Government entities as well as small and medium businesses are vital to protecting critical infrastructure. Find cybersecurity resources: staysafeonline.org/ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth via @StaySafeOnline

Would you rather use a flashlight to light your way through a haunted house, or use a candle to find your way through the dark? The safer choice is a flashlight! Choose battery-powered lights or flashlights instead of open flames to help prevent fire hazards. 🔦 🕯️

Community-owned, not-for-profit utilities provide reliable, affordable electricity while supporting local jobs, investing in their communities and giving customers a voice in utility decisions. Learn more: wearecommunitypowered.com/ via @publicpowerorg

The EPA has finalized a partial repeal of its 2024 power plant emissions standards and proposed repealing the remaining GHG requirements under the Clean Air Act. The final rule takes effect Nov. 16. Learn more: mailchi.mp/gcseca/october-is…

Like a good cup of coffee, co-ops are warm, inviting and energize the community. ☕ Grounded in doing good and supporting the neighborhood, we hope belonging to GCSECA gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Cozy up with the cooperative principles: gcseca.coop/about-cooperativ…

Cooler temps are coming, which means your heating system will soon be working harder to keep your home comfortable. A little weatherstripping and caulk can help keep conditioned air indoors while improving efficiency and comfort. via @NRECANews #SaveEnergy

Each elected position and race helps preserve our state’s water resources. Because of the important role water plays in our state, it is important to vote the entire ballot this year! Learn more about issues important to electric co-ops at RuralArizonaVotes.com.

Cooperatives may look a little different depending on the services they offer, but one characteristic is true for all: co-ops exist to serve their members. via @NRECANews #CoopMonth

Hey, homeschoolers! #DYK that creating a safe homeschool space means more than a desk and fun supplies? GCSECA’s back-to-school wish list for you includes: 💡 Good lighting - LEDs ✅ Tidy cords - no tripping 🔌 Protected outlets - safe learning space 💻 An electrifying year!