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Safely through the storm: Preparing for the 2018 hurricane season
HURRICANE SEASON RUNS FROM June through November. Unlike tornadoes and earthquakes, these powerful storms can be forecast several days ahead of landfall, which allows time to prepare before they arrive. Follow this hurricane preparation guide to help your friends and...
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2017 Annual Report
"RESILIENT. DIVERSIFIED. STRONG." These capture the combined attributes of our employees and organization that made it a successful year for GVEC members. Read the full 2017 Annual Report here. Hurricane Harvey was the largest natural disaster GVEC has faced in its...
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Stand Up & CHEER!
Thanks to the Apache cheerleaders, every day is a “pink” day in Gonzales County. Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around once a year, but thanks to the Apache cheerleaders, every day is a “pink” day in Gonzales County. For the past five years, this spirited group...
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How to Make Money During Rush Hour
Summer is on its way, which means higher bills are to be expected when temperatures start to soar. What if we told you that GVEC is now offering a program that gives you access to tools that can help save 15%-20% on your electric costs and helps GVEC keep rates down?...
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Take Five for Electrical Safety Month
How safe is your home? Since May is National Electrical Safety Month, GVEC urges you to take a moment to learn about some of the typical problems that could affect the safety of your home. Hear what GVEC Home’s electricians have to say firsthand. “One of the most...
read moreGVEC.net Introduces New Wireless Internet Rates
MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER DARREN SCHAUER Providing you with the best service possible is important to us. As we serve members each day, whether it is by providing electric power, Internet service or greater energy efficiency through services from GVEC Home, the one...
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Call 811 Before You Dig: It’s Free
As flowers bloom and trees fill with leaves, it's the perfect time to start a landscaping project. But before you start digging, make sure to call 811 to find out where utility lines run on your property. Homeowners often make risky assumptions about whether they need...
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Come Shred at the Seguin Mountain Bike Skills Park
We stopped by the Seguin Mountain Bike Skills Park located at the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center to see the progress they made with the Power Up grant they received back in 2016 and let’s just say—they did not disappoint. The park includes a single track,...
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GVEC Electrician Services
Have you been delaying electrical work simply because you’re not sure who to call? Delay no more, GVEC now offers electrician services! Having an electrician you trust is important and GVEC offers just that. Our licensed electricians are GVEC employees who understand...
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Be More Comfortable with a Comfort Check
With summer coming up fast, you don’t want to get caught without AC. Just like a car, your AC system needs regular maintenance to keep your air conditioning running at peak performance. Preventive maintenance provides peace of mind, and in the long run, can save money...
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Tiny but Mighty
For creatures that weigh less than a nickel, yet can flap their wings 70 to 80 times per second and fly up to 30 miles an hour, there’s no doubt hummingbirds are mighty little things. Their energy secret? Sugar, and plenty of it. Hummingbirds need to consume...
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The Many Faces of GVEC Home
A Higher Standard of Comfort When air conditioning was first introduced in 1902, it was considered the greatest invention of the year. One hundred sixteen years later, it’s still one of the greatest inventions and has only gotten better due to technology. Nowadays,...
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Louie Spreads the Safety Buzz
We really hope your second graders enjoyed meeting Louie the Lightning Bug, GVEC’s life-size safety mascot. In January he buzzed all around the GVEC service area to give his electrical safety presentation in 37 schools. If you thought you were seeing double with our...
read moreGVEC Introduces Nest Thermostat Demand Response Program
MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER DARREN SCHAUER In the March edition of Texas Co-op Power Magazine, I talked about the importance of employing energy efficient technologies and practices when it comes to managing the cost of your electric bill. Each month on your electric...
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Lightning Deserves Respect
What You Might Not Know About Lightning Did you know that lightning kills more people than both tornadoes or hurricanes? According to the National Weather Service, the average American has about a 1 in 13,500 chance of being struck by lightning during a lifetime. Each...
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Save the Date—District Meetings are in March!
Did you know District Meetings are held on a rotating basis each year? The purpose is to elect a nominee for Director-Candidate for your district, who is then officially elected by members at the GVEC Annual Meeting held the fourth Friday in June. District Meetings...
read moreTaking Transmission Costs into Our Own Hands
MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER DARREN SCHAUER There are many pieces to the puzzle when it comes to energy management. For decades, GVEC has provided members with relevant programs, face-to-face assistance and educational resources to help them take greater control of...
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Solar Panel Systems: Knowledge is the Difference
If you’ve been wondering if a solar panel system would be the right choice for you, where would you begin? How about at GVEC Home where we’ll take care of you from start to finish. Unbiased advice—it’s who we are When GVEC began offering member rebates for renewable...
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Homeowner 101: A Quick Guide to AC/Heating System Filters
A filter is just a filter…or is it? If you get the right one for your system and change it regularly, a filter can make a big difference—by helping to decrease energy costs, improve performance and extend equipment life. Not bad for something that costs less than a...
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Shiner’s Pride & Joy: Spoetzl Brewery
When you think of Shiner, Texas, what is the first thing that comes to mind? BEER! Back in 1909, the Spoetzl Brewery was born. It is the oldest independent brewery in Texas and originally started just to serve a few friends and family. It didn’t take long for the...
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