Understanding Electrical Easement Guidelines and Safety

March 1, 2022

We understand why someone would want to hide electrical equipment with foliage or make a yard seem larger by using an adjacent utility easement for… View Article

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March Message from General Manager Darren Schauer — GVEC Internet: Where We Started and Where We’re Headed

February 28, 2022

We launched GVEC internet in 1998 (known as GVEC.net back then) for the same reason the Cooperative was formed and began offering electric service in… View Article

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Great News! You May Already Be Signed Up to Report Outages with TextPower

February 18, 2022

What is TextPower? TextPower is a communications system that allows users to notify the Cooperative of outages via text message. The system lets you instantly… View Article

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Why Your Upcoming Electric Bills May be the Highest of the Year

February 14, 2022

With a few notable exceptions, we don’t get much ice or snow across our area during winter—especially not compared to other U.S. regions. We do,… View Article

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Home Battery Storage: The Best Option for Home Backup Power

February 11, 2022

In the wake of Winter Storm Uri a few years ago, many GVEC members found themselves considering the purchase of a backup power solution. Although… View Article

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Introducing GVEC AC/Heating Ductwork Services

February 9, 2022

Even if your HVAC unit is new or just a few years old, without adequate ductwork, you’re putting undue strain on the system and decreasing… View Article

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2022 GVEC District Meetings Season has Arrived

February 8, 2022

District Meeting season 2022 has arrived! This is always a busy time at the Cooperative, but it’s an exciting time too! It’s a chance for… View Article

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Weather Matters: The Heart of the Matter When It Comes to Your Bill

February 7, 2022

February is a time of warmheartedness. When it comes to the weather in our region, though, temperatures are typically anything but warm. In fact, February… View Article

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February Message from General Manager Darren Schauer — Colder Weather, Higher Usage and the MyGVEC Self-Service Portal

February 2, 2022

As February settles over our region, it’s important to remind members about the MyGVEC self-service portal and its powerful usage tracking features. Here’s why: The… View Article

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Staying Energy Efficient and Warm In Cold Weather

February 1, 2022

The New Year’s arrival in South Central Texas often brings with it the coldest winter weather conditions we experience throughout the year. Your first inclination… View Article

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