Talquin Electric Cooperative

Talquin's mission is to assure the continual availability of energy to its Members and to provide the highest quality services at a reliable and affordable cost, consistent with sound business practices.

History

In rural areas, utility providers would not build lines into sparsely populated areas because it was not profitable or economically feasible to do so.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt saw the need to bring electricity to rural communities and established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) on May 11, 1935.

Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. was formed in June of 1940 by a group of 200 rural residents who banded together to form the electric cooperative. They organized at a special meeting in Quincy called by Gadsden County Agent, H. E. Hudson, and Home Demonstration Agent, Miss Elise Laffitte.  They were assisted by REA Financial Advisor, Harold Clark, who explained the procedures for organizing and funding a cooperative.

Talquin Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, non-profit electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Quincy, Florida. Talquin provides electricity to 54,000 accounts and provides water and wastewater services from Florida's Gulf Coast, north to the Florida State line, including portions of Tallahassee and surrounding areas. Talquin provides services to homes and businesses across a four-county, 2,600 square mile service territory including Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties of Florida.