May 1

May Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Peak-Time Payback: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Join

GVEC debuted the Peak-Time Payback (PTP) demand response program in April 2020, replacing our previous program, Rush Hour Rewards. PTP works identically, with the same… View Article Read More

April Message from GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer — GVEC Members and Customers Tell Us How We’re Doing
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April Message from GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer — GVEC Members and Customers Tell Us How We’re Doing

At GVEC, we work hard every day to establish and maintain strong relationships and to improve quality of life across the communities where we operate…. View Article Read More

March 1

March Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — GVEC Fiber: 10 Years of Fast, Reliable Internet

2023 marks GVEC Fiber’s 10th year, and I’m delighted to report that the Cooperative’s venture into fiber internet delivery has been a success. In Fiber’s… View Article Read More

February Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — February Cold and Your March Electric Bill
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February Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — February Cold and Your March Electric Bill

February tends to be our most wintry month across South Central Texas, and consequently, one of our most expensive for AC/heating costs. Although we don’t… View Article Read More

January Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Charting a Future Course for Success
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January Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Charting a Future Course for Success

Each year, GVEC’s business plan lays a foundation not only for the year ahead, but also for our overarching five-year strategic vision. Our plan has… View Article Read More

December Message from GVEC General Manage Darren Schauer — Ready for the Winds of Winter
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December Message from GVEC General Manage Darren Schauer — Ready for the Winds of Winter

GVEC works tirelessly every year to prepare for winter. Our preparations include rigorous and meticulous maintenance routines, vegetation management and procuring sufficient power to protect… View Article Read More

November Message from GVEC General Manage Darren Schauer — Delivering More Broadband Access Across Texas
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November Message from GVEC General Manage Darren Schauer — Delivering More Broadband Access Across Texas

In September, I, along with other members of the Texas Broadband Now coalition (TBN), were honored to present the Broadband Trailblazer Award to members of… View Article Read More

October Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — A Heartfelt Thank You on Behalf of Everyone at GVEC
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October Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — A Heartfelt Thank You on Behalf of Everyone at GVEC

Throughout my time as General Manager and CEO of GVEC, I’ve been extremely fortunate to work for a stable Board of Directors that provides consistent… View Article Read More

September Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Managing Supply Chain Disruptions
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September Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Managing Supply Chain Disruptions

Restarting the vast, international supply chain from pandemic lockdowns has proved immensely complicated. For some two years, attempts to resynchronize and disentangle the knots from… View Article Read More

August Message From GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Generation and Transmission Rate Adjustment to Take Effect in August
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August Message From GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Generation and Transmission Rate Adjustment to Take Effect in August

In July, I wrote about the sharply rising costs of living and doing business. GVEC, its membership and our country as a whole are currently… View Article Read More