Notepad, calculator and note reading 'tax credits' depicting federal tax credits
August 25

‘Cool’ Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Homes

You may already know that the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (also formerly referred to as ITC) can earn you a 30% deduction of total… View Article Read More

Couple on couch, using wi-fi signal in their home to connect to their wireless devices. Fiber and Wireless internet are both suitable for their wi-fi needs.
August 18

What’s In a Name? GVEC Wireless and GVEC Fiber Internet

In today’s internet-enabled world, confusion may arise between Wi-Fi signals and wireless internet service. This article explains the differences between GVEC Wireless and GVEC Fiber… View Article Read More

hands joined together with text reading 'community support' symbolizing how GVEC's Power Up grant programs supports communities
August 9

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

Emloyees at the 2023 GVEC Annual Meeting
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

Animal Shelter Promo
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

Emergency Responders enjoying BBQ in their honor
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

Two GVEC linemen at the top of a pole, competing at the Texas Lineman's Rodeo
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

Owners of Baker Boys barbeque, father and son Phil and Wayne Baker
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