July Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer: One Last Rodeo for a GVEC Veteran

July 6, 2023

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

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Baker Boys BBQ: Father, Son and Family Tradition Create a Recipe for Success

May 8, 2023

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

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May Message from GVEC General Manager Darren Schauer — Peak-Time Payback: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Join

May 1, 2023

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

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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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