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Louie the Lightning Bug Goes Virtual
GONZALES, Texas – April 5, 2021 – GVEC’s Louie the Lightning Bug Electrical Safety Program looks a little different in its 35th year. In the past, Louie has delivered a fun, educational presentation about electrical safety to over 3,000 second grade students at more...
February’s Winter-Weather Event and Its Effects on GVEC
“Where were you during the great Texas freeze of 2021?” It’s easy to imagine this question passing amongst Texans in 10, 20 or 30 years—especially among those who experienced firsthand the unprecedented cold and havoc wrought upon the state electric grid. February’s...
April GM Comments: Charting a Way Forward After the February Freeze
After 29 years in the energy industry, there’s not much I haven’t witnessed—that is, until the historic winter freeze of February 14-19, 2021. The unprecedented weather conditions posed challenges never-before-seen in GVEC’s 83 years of service. During each year’s...
Tree Growing Up into a Line? Call GVEC for Powerline Tree Trimming and Never DIY
Trees beautify and add personality to our communities, and have a generally positive impact on the environment. Powerlines help make modern, technological life possible. These mismatched companions share the landscape, mostly in harmony and often in close proximity....
Why Go Anywhere Else? GVEC is Your Local One-Stop Shop
More Than Your Hometown Electric Cooperative Over the decades, GVEC has grown to be more than your hometown electric cooperative. The reason we’ve branched out to offer other products and services is simple: to better serve our communities. Today, just as in 1938,...
MicroPure: What Are Ionic Scrubbers? How Do They Work?
A Higher-Than-The-Sky Standard in Air Quality The air quality standards aboard the International Space Station are pretty high. After all, astronauts face a host of dangers and obstacles in carrying out space-based missions. The last thing they need to worry about is...
Keep Home Comfort Unclogged with DIY Condensate Drain Maintenance
Dehumidifying indoor air is a critical part of an AC/heating system’s air conditioning process, and it’s vital to normal operation. Once moisture is taken from the air, it needs a place to go. This is the job of your condensate drain—to carry that excess moisture out...
Charge Up Your Solar Investment Home Battery Storage for Even Greater Savings
In the years since we began offering home solar panels, GVEC has seen a steady increase in demand for these systems. Clearly, customers in and around our service territory want greater control over their electricity usage, greater energy independence and...
March GM Comments: Solar Remains an Affordable, Efficient, Renewable Energy Solution
Towards the end of 2020, we began encouraging those considering purchasing solar panels to do so before the end of year to take full advantage of the 26% federal investment tax credit (ITC). It was set to drop to 22% on Jan. 1, 2021. However, we are thrilled to report...
GVEC Members Had Record High Energy Use, But Rates Not Rising At This Time
Gonzales, Texas – February 23, 2021 – Following its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, the GVEC Board of Directors announced that members will not see an electric rate increase at this time. Members, however, should anticipate higher than normal electric bills...
Keeping the Heart of Your Home Healthy
Your AC/heating system is the heart and lungs of your home, so it stands to reason you should do all you can to help keep it healthy. After all—your HVAC system works year-round to keep you and your family cozy and comfortable. Plus, failure to take proper care of...
Historical Freeze Causing Outages across the GVEC Service Area
Gonzales, Texas– February 17, 2021 – Ice and snow from this historically unprecedented state-wide freeze has caused electric utilities across Texas to deploy controlled rotating outages to help stabilize the Texas energy grid. These rotating outages, which are...
Heat Pumps, Heat Strips and Emergency Heating
Heaters all over the Guadalupe Valley—all over Texas—are in for a heavy workload in the next few days. We thought this a great time to talk about one of the most important components operating in many AC/heating systems during this kind of weather: the heat pump. What...
GVEC Encourages Safety and Staying Informed in Winter Weather
With temperatures plummeting to record lows throughout South Central Texas, GVEC is encouraging you to be prepared, stay safe, conserve energy and stay informed! This winter storm and is expected to bring freezing precipitation and accumulated ice that can snap tree...
The Heartbreak of Broken Solar Promises
Have you been thinking about you solar options, but feel wary because of claims that sound too good to be true—like solar panels completely eliminating your electricity bill? You’re smart to question these kinds of promises! While fully offsetting your electric bill...
Five Crafty Valentine Gift Ideas You’ll Love
When it comes to Valentine gifts, there are plenty options—flowers, balloons, teddy bears, candy, etc. And while all these suggestions are great and would surely be appreciated by your Valentine, there’s something about a homemade gift that makes them even more...
How to Apply for a Job at GVEC
GVEC has grown over the years. We still deliver reliable electricity and high-speed internet, but we’ve grown beyond the meter when it comes to the other products and services we offer like AC/heating, solar solutions and battery storage, and professional electrician...
February Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Evolving Based on Cooperative Principals
GVEC’s commitment to empowering lives often means that if the communities we serve need a product or service we’re able to offer, we’re compelled to consider whether meeting that need aligns with our cooperative mission and capabilities. The growth and evolution we’ve...
We Hope You ‘Like’ Us on GVEC Social Media!
It’s sometimes hard to remember life before social media. These platforms connect us with customers in ways not previously possible, making life safer and more efficient, informed and convenient—and yes, more fun, too. This month, we’re “sharing” some highlights from...
Who’s Awarded GVEC Power Up Grants? What It Takes to be a Winner
The Cooperative launched the GVEC Power Up grants program in 2012. Since that time, we’ve awarded over $2.7 million to local nonprofit organizations working to make South Central Texas a better place to live. The program is funded 100% by members of our electric...
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