Our History

Gulf Coast Power Association was originally formed in Houston in 1983 as the Gulf Coast Cogeneration Association by a handful of individuals from development companies and suppliers of goods and services involved in the new industry spawned by passage of the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act of 1978 (PURPA). In 1994, the Board recognized that its members' interests had broadened beyond cogeneration, to include power production, delivery and marketing of competitive electric energy supplies worldwide using a variety of energy sources. The association name was changed officially in 1995 to Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA). 

GCPA membership has increased steadily over the years, both in numbers and in the diversity of industry segments represented. GCPA now has 100+ corporate members and 200+ individual members and embraces virtually every aspect of the electric power industry.

For a complete history of GCPA, click here to view GCPA History - The First 30 Years.

Membership Has Its Advantages

Membership Has Its Advantages!

GCPA Members are part of a nationally-recognized trade organization promoting competitive power production and delivery for all.

Broaden your knowledge of the industry, network with peers through our sponsored events and receive discounts on conferences and luncheons!

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