Just like every other business or industry in the nation today, GVEC has some stark challenges ahead.  Uncertainties in the economy, wholesale power contract negotiations, and pending state and federal legislation and mandates affecting the electric utility industry are just a few topics holding our attention.

Although change is on the horizon for the industry, GVEC members can trust we will work through the changes with your best interests in mind.  We continue to forge ahead and operate in a manner that takes into account the current conditions while planning for our long-term future.

Each year, we continually focus on operating and maintaining a reliable transmission and distribution system for you, our member-owners.  In 2008, part of that strategy included adhering to the five-year business plan adopted by our Board of Directors.  The staff throughout the cooperative took on the task of completing several minor system projects that enabled us to increase capacity and maintain reliability today and for years to come.

In addition to reliability, how we interact with you is also one of our top priorities.  To this end, GVEC felt it necessary to begin construction of a new Office Complex in Seguin to meet the growing member demand in the Guadalupe County area.  Approximately 65% of our membership now resides in Guadalupe County.  In 2008, construction of the new Seguin Office Complex was well under way, and the facility opened in April of 2009.  We are pleased to offer a facility that represents service as well as education to both members and the public.  Renewable exhibits on wind, solar, and rainwater harvesting are featured to help members learn about these technologies and also help GVEC explore their feasibility in our area.  A community room for use by non-profit organizations is also available.  We view this facility as a community resource and another step toward showing our commitment to service, innovative products and partnership. 

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
I like to hear from you regarding your thoughts, concerns and questions. Contact me by emailing dschauer@gvec.org, write to me at P. O. Box 118, Gonzales, TX 78629, or call 1-800-223-4832. I look forward to hearing from you.