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How Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Changed Local Energy Forever In rural communities across Florida, access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy can be a challenge. But in the heart of Central Florida, the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) has redefined what local energy means—transforming not just how a community powers its homes, but how it embraces innovation, sustainability, and resilience. Over the past decades, WREC has led a quiet revolution, proving that rural electric cooperatives can be pioneers in shaping a smarter, cleaner energy future. ### A Cooperative Legacy Rooted in Community Founded on the values of democracy, service, and local ownership, WREC began as a traditional electric cooperative focused on delivering dependable power to its members. Serving rural counties like Highlands and Polk, WREC has always prioritized putting people first. But in recent years, the cooperative has embraced forward-thinking strategies that go beyond basic service—pioneering solutions that are reshaping the region’s energy landscape forever.