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Sold on the Power of Solar & Battery Storage
Although GVEC works round-the-clock to prevent power outages, there are inevitably times when circumstances beyond our control cause them to happen. On occasions when electricity gets interrupted to the Cibolo neighborhood where Agapito and Barna Lambert live, the...
GVEC is Ready if the Storms Come
Hurricane season 2021 is in full swing. If one of these storms hits South Central Texas, rest assured GVEC has a plan. We hope to never need to use GVEC emergency planning protocols; however, if a storm comes, we want our membership to know we’ll be ready to get the...
Be Safe: Let GVEC Know About Your Generator!
In our area of South Central Texas, extended outages have usually been few and far between. For many members in the GVEC service territory, Hurricane Harvey and the February 2021 winter storm are the only two in recent memory. However, we understand these instances...
Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control: Overview of One Buzzy Thermostat
In years past, the AC/heating thermostat has been a device most homeowners didn’t think much about. It needed to work, of course, dependably and accurately, but otherwise tended to be incidental in daily life. Over the last decade or so, a growing smart-device...
Generation and Transmission Rate Adjustment to Take Effect in October — September Message from GM Darren Schauer
Speaking candidly to those we serve, especially through times of adversity, is critical to building and maintaining trust. February’s record-breaking Winter Storm Uri (as it’s been named), continues to remind us of this simple truth. Now, we again find ourselves in...
Ag Days and GVEC
GVEC has always taken great interest in the education of young people in our communities. This is why we have developed and delivered useful programs for school children in the areas we serve. While Louie the Lightning Bug or other electrical safety presentations may...
Pet Electrical Safety
We love our pets! They’re important parts of our families. So when we talk about electrical safety in the home, it stands to reason this includes keeping the furriest of our family members safe also! National Dog Day is August 26, so we thought this month would be a...
Back-to-School Readiness with GVEC Internet
Back-to-School time is right around the corner, and many prepared parents have already gotten a jumpstart on school supplies shopping. Kudos to those who’ve already acquired the pencils, notebooks, folders and backpacks; you’re off to a great start! But don’t overlook...
Summer Heat is Peaking: Stay Mindful of Your Usage!
School may be starting soon, but that doesn’t mean cooler weather will be… In South Central Texas, summer heat can last well into autumn. It’s important to continue practicing energy efficiency, so your bills don’t become too hot to handle. Here are some reminders of...
Listen Locally for Live High School Football
In South Central Texas, many towns like the ones within the GVEC service area have a long-standing relationship with high school football. For many local residents, the anticipation of the inaugural season kickoff compares to the excitement of children waiting for...
2021 GVEC Annual Meeting Recap: Empowering the Lives of Those We Serve
After last year’s postponement due to COVID-19, GVEC was pleased to host the 2021 Annual Meeting live and in person on June 25 at the Gonzales High School Special Events Center. A total of 1,745 members participated, either in person or by proxy. Attendees and GVEC...
Update Your Info!
Keeping your contact information up-to-date with GVEC is important. In fact, it’s down-right essential! Hurricane season is upon us. Making sure your information stays updated not only ensures you have access to convenient apps and services like SmartHub® and...
Culture in Our Communities
In many ways, you don’t have to travel far for much in Texas. From diversity in landscapes, vegetation and weather to cuisine, fine arts and entertainment—Texas has something for everyone. It’s quite convenient living in a place that offers so much culture, either...
August GM Comments: An Annual Meeting to Remember
In this month’s issue of The GVEC Review, we’ll look back on our Annual Meeting held in June. In the years to come, I suspect I’ll look back on this year’s Meeting with a sense of pride in how the Cooperative navigated one of the most difficult chapters in its...
All the World as Canvas: Cuero Man Transforming Daydreams into Art
From an early age, Rafael Acosta Jr. knew he’d be an artist. The Cuero native recalls looking out school windows during his formative years and dreaming about transforming the buildings he saw into Rafael Acosta mural paintings. He would go on to initially pursue...
GVEC Brings Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show to Area Locations
Attendees of the Chemistry Road Show at the Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum) watch with great interest as Dr. Pennington demonstrates the chemical reaction that occurs when potassium iodide is added to a graduated cylinder containing hydrogen peroxide, liquid dish...
Celebrating Summer Electrical Safety
July’s a month when summer is in full swing. We fill our spare time with vacations, picnics, family get-togethers, fireworks and generally spending more time outdoors. With that in mind, we’re offering tips this month to help you keep summer electrical safety a top...
Spreading GVEC Cooperative Values into the Communities We Serve
We love being part of the Guadalupe Valley. We love the people, communities, schools, and the mix of rural, suburban and urban—and we love the events. From fish fries and festivals to health fairs, trade shows, chamber of commerce events and more, we’re thrilled to...
Are Battery Storage Solutions a Big Deal? Yeah — Here’s Why
The recent emergence of battery storage solutions has helped make home solar panels an even more valuable investment. Costs for home batteries have been dropping over the past several years, while the technology behind them continues improving. Companies like Tesla...
EVs and a New Era of ‘Fueling’ Convenience – July Message from GM Darren Schauer
July Message from General Manager Darren Schauer For over 100 years, the internal combustion engine (ICE) has been the dominant technology for getting people from point A to point B. In recent years, however, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a likely successor...
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