PEC News

Ring in the new year safely

Celebrate responsibly when using balloons or fireworks

Fireworks Fireworks should always be used with caution and never set off near power lines. The safest way to experience…

PEC employees volunteer to feed those in need

120 employees help process 38,750 pounds of food

For the fourth year, volunteers helped inspect, sort, and package food donations. In all, PEC employees helped process 38,750 pounds…

PEC employees brighten holidays for Hill Country families

Take control with SmartHub

Our free app puts the power in your hands

Available for your phone or tablet, or through our web portal, our free SmartHub app gives you access to all…

PEC awards record $30,000 in community grants

Grants support nonprofits that strengthen PEC communities

These grants are funded exclusively by the generosity of PEC members through our Power of Change program, which allows members…

Full STEM ahead

Science Mill empowers learning with help from a PEC Community Grant

The grant was used to purchase 30 tablets to power the Science Mill’s virtual Avatar Experience. The system uses face-morphing…

Resolve to save in 2020

Simple tips for energy savings

Try our easy tips below and commit to energy savings in 2020. Switch to ENERGY STAR® Upgrade your home’s five…

Give your home a break over the holidays

Before you leave home, prep your home for energy savings

To maximize savings, remember this list and check it twice before heading out of town. Unplug nonessential appliances and electronics…

Free Christmas tree recycling

Drop off your natural tree at a PEC office

Bring your natural, undecorated Christmas tree to a participating office, and we’ll recycle it at no cost. Artificial trees will…

PEC to distribute $12.3 million in capital credits to members

The 2019 distribution was approved Nov. 22 after the PEC Board of Directors reviewed the cooperative’s fiscal health and determined…