How You Help ‘Power Up’ Your Community
Since the first Power Up™ grant distribution in 2012, more than $3.4 million has helped fund 221 community projects benefiting GVEC members. These projects range… View Article Read More
August 4
2023 GVEC Annual Meeting – A Mighty Purpose
GVEC held its 2023 Annual Meeting June 23 at the Gonzales High School Special Events Center. A total of 1,337 members participated, either in person… View Article Read More
August 1
August Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer: Why the Cooperative Invests in Distributed Energy Resources
You may have seen us write about “distributed energy resources” here in The GVEC Review or on GVEC’s website, blog or in other Cooperative publications…. View Article Read More
July 24
Energy Efficiency: Energy Audits and Time of Use
In our region, AC/heating costs make up around 50% of the average home electric bill. That means summer heat can be not only physically uncomfortable… View Article Read More
July 17
Supporting, Celebrating Our Emergency Responders
Picnics, door prizes, chit-chat, cornhole and BBQ—these things aren’t normally associated with the critical, often lifesaving work emergency responders do. But such were the sights,… View Article Read More
July 11
Texas Lineman’s Rodeo
The Texas Lineman’s Rodeo is a thrilling even where linemen from all over Texas showcase their line work skills. Held annually in Seguin, the Rodeo… View Article Read More
July 6
July Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer: One Last Rodeo for a GVEC Veteran
This month, as GVEC hosts the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo (TLR) 2023, I’d like to acknowledge the contributions to this event of Senior Executive Manager Bobby… View Article Read More
May 8
Baker Boys BBQ: Father, Son and Family Tradition Create a Recipe for Success
It’s 5:30 a.m., and the sun isn’t up, but Wayne Baker is. He’s checking briskets that have been smoking all night and starting fires for… View Article Read More
May 1
May Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Peak-Time Payback: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Join
GVEC debuted the Peak-Time Payback (PTP) demand response program in April 2020, replacing our previous program, Rush Hour Rewards. PTP works identically, with the same… View Article Read More
April 19
Bee Hugger – Local Man Makes Bees His Business and Mission
In recent years, backyard beekeeping has become a popular hobby. New Braunfels beekeeper Charlie Agar applauds the profession’s heightened profile, because it raises awareness among… View Article Read More
