Jan 31, 2020 | Energy Efficiency, Products, Services and Us, The GVEC Review
Most of us have experienced a winter cold or flu. You usually feel it coming on by noticing familiar symptoms. This often happens at the most inconvenient time, so we start treating the symptoms right away in effort to keep them from worsening. Just like people, our...
Jan 24, 2020 | Energy Efficiency, Products, Services and Us, The GVEC Review
To say interest in solar power has grown in the Guadalupe Valley would be an understatement. Since GVEC Home® began selling and installing residential solar panel systems, we have seen a steady increase in their popularity. This ever-growing interest in owning solar...
Jan 1, 2020 | Energy Efficiency
January’s arrival means we find ourselves smack-dab in the middle of winter weather. Your first inclination when you feel a chill in your home may be to crank up the heat. This could mean more energy consumption, resulting in higher electricity bills. Freeze! Don’t...
Dec 23, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, The GVEC Review
For over a century after Christmas trees became popular in the U.S., electricity as we know it didn’t exist. Decoration with holiday candles was prevalent during the era—having a “merry Christmas” often meant not burning down the house. The movement toward widespread...
Dec 20, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, Products, Services and Us
AC/heating system failure during cold weather is no fun; for some people, a heating outage can even be dangerous. Don’t worry, though; if your heat pump or furnace unexpectedly goes out during cold weather, there are measures you can take to help beat the chill until...
Dec 20, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, The GVEC Review
Weather is the single biggest driver of home electricity bills. No matter the season, outside temperature determines how often your AC/heating system cycles on and off. In winter, the colder it is outside, the harder your heater works. Heating and cooling represent...
