Mar 1, 2022 | Electrical Safety
We understand why someone would want to hide electrical equipment with foliage or make a yard seem larger by using an adjacent utility easement for a playground or storage building. But unfortunately, this can pose a safety hazard for you, result in personal injury or...
Jan 24, 2022 | Electrical Safety, Products, Services and Us, The GVEC Review
While it was fun to dream of a white Christmas in December, GVEC members in South Central Texas know that when (and if) they’re going to experience true winter weather, it’s likely to be in January and February. It may sometimes even stretch a bit into March. This is...
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...
