Nov 30, 2021 | Electrical Safety, Products, Services and Us, The GVEC Review
In the wake of the great winter storm of February 2021 (a.k.a., Uri), GVEC encountered instances of our membership purchasing home generators but installing those backup-power systems incorrectly. This is extremely unsafe, endangering not only the homeowner but also...
Nov 24, 2021 | Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency, The GVEC Review
In 1621, the first colonists at Plymouth—a.k.a. the Pilgrims—joined several Native Americans for a meal we now think of as the original Thanksgiving. Those preparing the food didn’t have ovens, electricity or numerous other conveniences, but in some ways, modern...
Oct 11, 2021 | Electrical Safety, Products, Services and Us, The GVEC Review
When you need a fully-licensed, professional electrician, “Who ya gonna call?” GVEC! GVEC’s history is electricity, as the first to energize lines to homes and farms in the Guadalupe Valley over 80 years ago. It’s only natural for us to deliver professional...
Sep 8, 2021 | Electrical Safety
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...
Aug 23, 2021 | Electrical Safety, The GVEC Review
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...
Jul 23, 2021 | Electrical Safety, Products, Services and Us, The GVEC Review
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...
