National Lineman Appreciation Day 2023: A GVEC Lineman Talks About the Job

April 25, 2023

On April 18, National Lineman Appreciation Day 2023 came and went at GVEC. Members of GVEC’s line crew enjoyed complimentary breakfast tacos in the morning… View Article

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Bee Hugger – Local Man Makes Bees His Business and Mission

April 19, 2023

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

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GVEC Supports South Central Texas Animal Shelters – Delivering More Forever Homes

April 10, 2023

Someone once said, “Saving one animal won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal.” In that spirit, GVEC supports… View Article

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Bi-Annual Load Shed Notice

April 3, 2023

ERCOT, Mandatory Load Shedding and GVEC The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is an independent, nonprofit system administrator that manages electricity flow across the… View Article

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April Message from GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer — GVEC Members and Customers Tell Us How We’re Doing

April 3, 2023

At GVEC, we work hard every day to establish and maintain strong relationships and to improve quality of life across the communities where we operate…. View Article

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Take It Easy Around Cooperative Easements—It’s the Law

March 31, 2023

Public utility easements allow cooperatives like GVEC to construct, upgrade, repair, and maintain electrical and fiber-communications lines and equipment on private land. The easement concept… View Article

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The Charge to Drive Electric

March 27, 2023

As electric vehicles (EV) are becoming more common in the automotive marketplace, many people may be wondering if an EV option is worthy to consider… View Article

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Include Your Solar Panels in Spring Cleaning!

March 21, 2023

Spring is almost here, and for many, that means getting their homes in ship-shape condition by thoroughly clearing out and cleaning up. When making your… View Article

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GVEC Cost of Power Adjustment Begins with April Bills

March 20, 2023

Due to higher-than-expected power costs experienced in late 2022 and early 2023, the Generation and Transmission (G&T) rate, which is used to recover power cost,… View Article

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Local Artist Puts Past, Present on Parade at Gonzales Library

March 15, 2023

Lifelong artist Ida McGarity woke up one morning in 2014 with a specific vision. It was like a supernatural event,” she recalls. “The moment I… View Article

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