GVEC Operations in Cuero, TX
August 17

Bi-Annual Load Shed Notice 2026

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is an independent, nonprofit system administrator that manages electricity flow across the Texas electric grid. ERCOT oversees about… View Article Read More

August Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: ANNUAL MEETING RECAPS PROGRESS BUILT THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING
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August Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: ANNUAL MEETING RECAPS PROGRESS BUILT THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING

Each year, GVEC’s Annual Meeting offers an opportunity to reflect on progress, share updates, and conduct important Cooperative business. This year’s meeting also highlighted accomplishments… View Article Read More

July 13

Where Service Finds Rest

Power Up™ grants help preserve a Seguin retreat rooted in nature, history, healing, and remembrance. On land that has been part of Nancy Russell’s family… View Article Read More

Some of the youngest attendees and possibly future employees of GVEC at the 2026 Annual Meeting
July 9

GVEC Holds 2026 Annual Membership Meeting

GONZALES, Texas – July 9, 2026 – GVEC’s 2026 Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, June 25, in Gonzales at the J.B. Wells Expo Hall…. View Article Read More

July 9

The Crystal Theatre Receives the GVEC 2026 Organization Public Service Award

The Gonzales Crystal Theater first opened its doors in 1913 with vaudeville shows and silent films, later showcasing its first “talkie”—The Singing Fool—in 1929. Over… View Article Read More

July 9

Vicki Frenzel Receives the GVEC 2026 Individual Public Service Award

A lifelong educator, historian, and volunteer, Vicki Frenzel has spent decades helping preserve the stories, places, and traditions that make Gonzales unique. Born in San… View Article Read More

July 1

GVEC Returning $12 M in Capital Credits to Members

Good news! GVEC will return $12 million in capital credits to our eligible member-owners this July. This distribution is one of the benefits of being… View Article Read More

July Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: Member Solutions for Peak Demand
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July Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: Member Solutions for Peak Demand

In South Central Texas, summer heat is a given. When temperatures rise, so does electricity usage—especially during the late afternoon and early evening, when air… View Article Read More

May 12

The GVEC Internet Difference-Straight from the Field

When people start exploring their internet options, one of the first questions they ask is simple: What makes this any different? According to GVEC Internet’s… View Article Read More

May Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: Reducing the Risk of Wildfires
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May Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: Reducing the Risk of Wildfires

Gone are the days when wildfires were mostly confined to the western United States. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting weather patterns are creating dangerous… View Article Read More