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...
Dec 16, 2019 | Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency, The GVEC Review
Small as they are, space heaters are high-wattage appliances that can add serious expense to your monthly energy bill. What’s more, they can present a severe fire hazard if operated improperly. Now is the time of year when people are more likely to use space heaters...
Nov 8, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, Products, Services and Us
Sample of a GVEC member electric bill, with the Service Dates and Billing Date highlighted. As you’ve probably noticed, the temperature’s been dropping recently, and even cooler weather is just around the corner. All over South Central Texas, our long...
