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GVEC COVID-19 Operational Update – 5/21/20
Over the past couple of months, we have all experienced unexpected change in our lives. We know for some, finances have been especially challenging. As stay-at-home orders began to impact our area, GVEC made adjustments to our billing procedures to extend payment...
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Benefits of a ‘Smart’ Thermostat
With everything from phones to kitchen appliances being labeled “smart” these days, the term may have become white noise for many consumers. Although this selling point is becoming more common on all kinds of devices, it’s important to know which smart items offer...
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Get Paid to Save: Peak-Time Payback
Time’s running out to earn extra savings on your GVEC electric bill! Peak-Time Payback (formerly known as Rush Hour Rewards™) is GVEC’s demand response program. If you’re a fan of conserving electricity, saving money or both, this is the program for you! How Does...
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Home, Safe Home
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and it’s the perfect time to look around your home to make sure you’re taking all appropriate precautions to keep your family safe from electrical hazards. You may be familiar with some of the things to look for—frayed...
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Happy Mother’s Day!
When Mother’s Day rolls around each year, many people reflect on some of the wisdom bestowed from their mothers or other influential women in their lives. There’s the near-universal lessons most of us recall— Eat your vegetables. Don’t run with scissors. Always wear...
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Could I Live ‘Off the Grid?’
With technological advancements in renewable energy, it may not be an uncommon query to wonder if living “off the grid” is possible in this day and age. What size solar panel system and how much battery storage would it take to zero out a typical electric bill? Would...
read moreOur Cooperative Promise in Unprecedented Times
In mid-March, life as we knew it changed. I recall watching the news on a Friday night, hearing about a virus that had spread in China, not fathoming by the next week that same virus would be within the U.S. Although we’ve read stories and seen pictures of past...
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Kicking, Competing, Teaching: San Antonio Athenians Soccer Striking Goals for Community
San Antonio Athenians Soccer, Goal 1: Community Pete Veritas, owner and president of San Antonio Athenians soccer, launched his women's soccer team in 2016, envisioning it as a community-driven family. The Athenians are based in GVEC’s service territory in Cibolo and...
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Forging a Greener Tomorrow on Earth Day 2020
Earth Day 2020: The Greenest Day of the Year Earth Day 2020 (April 22) has arrived. While it’ll never eclipse Christmas, Memorial Day, Easter or Labor Day in popularity, it’s no trifling event, either. By some estimates, this celebration of our planet’s splendor is...
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Holding the Line on Lineman Appreciation Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day 2020 Is April 18 April 18, 2020 is a Saturday, so GVEC line crews are marking the occasion on April 17. Another Day for Keeping the Lights On As in previous years, the day serves as a low-key celebration and recognition of GVEC...
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La Vernia Library Finds a Space to Call Home
When the lease on the La Vernia Public Library building expired in the 1980s without an option to renew, there was nowhere for La Vernia’s local caretaker of public knowledge to go. To help solve the problem, a group of La Vernia locals with connections to the library...
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The Rules of Efficiency: Saving Energy While Home from Work and School
In the past few weeks, stay-at-home orders have greatly altered life for many in the Guadalupe Valley. Instead of leaving for work and school in the mornings and returning home sometime in the early-to-late afternoons, most local families aren’t going anywhere. With...
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GVEC Power Towers: Rolling Renewable for Earth Day 2020
At GVEC, Earth Day is a chance to celebrate the power of conservation and efficiency. Last year, we added a compelling new product to our lineup for helping celebrate that power: public GVEC Power Tower™ Electric Vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations. GVEC Power Towers...
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The 2020 Census: Every Person Counts
If you’re wondering if you should bother returning that 2020 Census form you received in the mail last month, we’re blogging to help convince you that you should—and quickly. It’s no understatement to say that many aspects of American life and society depend on Census...
read moreApril Message from General Manager Darren Schauer — A Neighborly Partnership in Sustainable Energy
At GVEC, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding, comprehensive customer experiences. When you purchase from us, whether the item is big or small, you never need to worry about sacrificing quality or value in favor of first-class customer service. Sustainable...
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ATTN: All GVEC Members – SCAM ALERT
Scammers are often quick to take advantage of people during times when they believe we are more likely to fall for their tricks. We’ve had reports from our members they have received calls demanding payment to avoid electric disconnect. Although we may make courtesy...
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Shining with Solar Power!
Daylight saving time is March 8! While “springing forward” may not be exciting news to everyone, it certainly is for GVEC’s solar power members who produce their own solar power. This marks the arrival of longer days, which means more possible hours of sunlight and...
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Include AC Maintenance in Your Spring Cleaning!
Yay for spring! Along with getting out and enjoying the milder temperatures after being cooped up all winter, it’s also the time of year many of us freshen up our homes with some spring cleaning. Be sure this includes your AC system before it’s time into crank it on...
read moreDistrict 8 Meeting Canceled
In response to the U.S. President’s current recommendation to avoid crowd gathering and slow the spread of COVID-19: The District 8 meeting for the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Crosspoint Fellowship Church...
read moreGVEC COVID-19 Operational Update – 3/17/20
Attention all members and customers: As we work together to positively navigate the unprecedented challenges from COVID-19, GVEC has implemented the following guidelines regarding electric and internet service for the next 30-days. These guidelines will be...
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