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What is Distributed Generation?

Distributed Generation (DG) is any small scale generator that is located at or near the point of end use. DG may or may not be connected to TVEC's distribution system. The most common types of DG in Texas are wind and photovoltaics(PV). Photovoltaics is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity. The information contained within these pages will provide you with a greater knowledge of DG options and the requirements for interconnecting a DG source to TVEC's distribution system. To submit a DG application or for more information contact TVEC Member Services at 800-766-9576 or email energymanagement@tvec.coop .

Trinity Valley Electric Co-op

12 hours ago

Outage Alert: TVEC crews are responding to a large outage affecting more than 850 members between Kaufman and Van Zandt counties, north of Mabank and up to Hwy. 243. The circuit was on enhanced safety settings for ongoing work on this circuit.Updates regarding this outage will be made as edits to this post.Report outages at 800-967-9324. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trinity Valley Electric Co-op

1 day ago

Power up your career! Energize your future!⚡️Learn more about the jobs and how to apply at www.tvec.net/careers#kaufmancounty #Lineman #operator #ApplyNow #cooperative ... See MoreSee Less

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Trinity Valley Electric Co-op

3 days ago

8:30 p.m. Monday- almost a full day of effort and now fewer than 100 members remain without power from the storm. Crews will continue to work until power is restored. We owe a big thanks to TVEC members for your patience, and visiting co-op crews and our great contractors who have been working so hard alongside us. Outage Update: 4:15 p.m. - Crews from Tri County Electric Co-op and Grayson Collin Electric Co-op have joined TVEC crews to speed up restoration efforts. Because of the large number of individual and small location outages from this storm, restoration is taking much longer than usual. Coffee City: Repairs are taking longer than expected, but should be wrapping up very soon. Any additional outages that may be hiding in the larger outage will be worked as soon as possible.Outage Update: Coffee City Large Outages - Crews are working to finish up what has been a total of five replacement poles. Restoration of the majority of the outage is expected by 4 p.m. There may be additional repairs to be made for smaller areas within the current outage.Outage Update 12:30 p.m. - Total outage numbers have dropped below 2,000, with two larger outages making up the bulk of that. There is significant tree damage with lines down and broken poles in the southern part of TVEC territory. Coffee City - 680 members are affected here. Crews and contractors are working to clear trees and replace broken poles at this location. No time estimate for restoration yet, but repairs are well underway.Tennessee Colony - 350 members are affected in the largest Tennessee Colony area outage, also with broken pole repairs and tree work in progress.Additional outages are scattered through the affected area, with crews working as quickly and safely as possible to get everyone back on.Outage Update 9:30 a.m. - About 2,500 TVEC members remain without power this morning, with steady progress being made by lineworkers and system operators. As mentioned earlier, the sheer number of separated single and small area outages with this storm means it is a very time consuming process driving, troubleshooting and repairing each trouble spot. Additional contractors as well as mutual aid crews from at least one other co-op are coming to assist, as well as our excellent tree trimming contractors.You may follow outage restoration progress and see when crews have been assigned to your particular location in the outage map at outages.tvec.net.Outage Update: 5:30 a.m. - About 4,000 TVEC members are without power at this time, with active storm systems still slowing progress and adding new outages to the mix.Daylight should speed progress. Unfortunately there are many scattered small outages, where each one could be as simple as a fuse replacement or as complicated as removing a large tree or replacing a transformer. Thank you for your patience as our crews work as quickly and safely as possible. Outage Update: Midnight - Most storm activity seems to be over but high winds and an incredible amount of lightning have left their mark. About 8,600 TVEC members are without power, down from a high of about 9,300. Crews and system operators and all available personnel are being mobilized to restore power. Due to the number of separate outages, some could last into the day on Monday. Crews must work from substations outward, while working with system operators to ensure no lines are energized where other crews could be working in harm’s way. You can be sure that they are working to restore power as quickly as possible to all members.8:45 p.m. TVEC crews are responding to multiple outages in our service area with strong storms moving through this evening.About 300 members are out in an area north of Edgewood, with other smaller outages scattered around the northern Kaufman and Van Zandt County areas.In the southern TVEC area, crews are responding to multiple outages in Anderson and Henderson counties, between Palestine and Athens.Crews will continue to work through these outages until everyone is back on.Report outages at 800-967-9324. Never approach downed power lines, or attempt to remove trees or limbs from power lines. They can be energized, even if lines are on the ground. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trinity Valley Electric Co-op

5 days ago

Have you Voted Yet? If you are voting by mail, time is running out to get your 2023 TVEC Director Election ballot in the mail in time!Co-op elections may not be as exciting as national or state politics, but on a practical level this is how we operate a member-owned utility, and we need your participation to help us meet our quorum for the Annual Meeting October 5. Need some motivation? Voters are entered to win $2,000 in cash prizes, including the top prize of $1,000. Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting, but you do not have to attend to win.Find your ballot and electronic voting information in your September Texas Co-op Power magazine, or visit one of our office for a replacement copy. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trinity Valley Electric Co-op

6 days ago

Power up your career! Energize your future!⚡️Learn more about the job and how to apply at www.tvec.net/careers#kaufman #Lineman #cooperative #hiring #ApplyNow ... See MoreSee Less

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Kaufman Headquarters
1800 E. HWY 243 (MAP)
Kaufman, TX 75142
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909 W. Larkin St. (MAP)
Athens, TX
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Gun Barrel City, TX
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Wills Point, TX
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