February 2021 Winter Weather Event Outage FAQs

February 18, 2021

As you are aware, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued multiple levels of Energy Emergency Alerts during February 2021’s winter weather event. At some… View Article

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Historical Freeze Causing Outages across the GVEC Service Area

February 17, 2021

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… View Article

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Rotating Outages What They Are and How They Work

February 17, 2021

You may have heard of rotating outages, but you might not be sure what they are exactly. Anytime there are extreme temperature conditions–whether it be… View Article

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Heat Pumps, Heat Strips and Emergency Heating

February 14, 2021

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… View Article

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GVEC Encourages Safety and Staying Informed in Winter Weather

February 12, 2021

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… View Article

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The Heartbreak of Broken Solar Promises

February 10, 2021

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… View Article

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Five Crafty Valentine Gift Ideas You’ll Love

February 8, 2021

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… View Article

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How to Apply for a Job at GVEC

February 5, 2021

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… View Article

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February Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Evolving Based on Cooperative Principals

January 29, 2021

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… View Article

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We Hope You ‘Like’ Us on GVEC Social Media!

January 26, 2021

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… View Article

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