Texas Co-op Power Magazine

Rising To The Ice Storm Challenge

Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Breaking Down Energy-Saving Claims

Not every piece of efficiency advice really helps you save on your electricity usage

You’re More Than a Customer

Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Points To Consider Before Replacing Windows

TVEC Energy Management Superviser Chris Walker

Local Stories on TexasCoopPower.com

The Fight Against Outages Never Ends

Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Articles on the Texas Co-op Power website

Merry Christmas from TVEC

Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Give the Gift of Energy Savings

TVEC Energy Management Superviser Chris Walker

Read local stories on TexasCoopPower.com.

Remodeling Isn’t Just About Looking Good

TVEC Energy Management Superviser Chris Walker

How Natural Gas Costs Affect Electricity Prices

A message from TVEC General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Local Stories on texascooppower.com

It’s a Matter of (Co-op) Principles
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Drone Programs Show Promise

The September Texas Co-op Power magazine includes your ballot to vote in the TVEC Board of Directors election. Get your ballot in by October 4 to be included in the drawing for $2,000 in cash prizes.

TVEC Content on the Texas Co-op Power website:

Call Us First
A message from TVEC General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Interested in Solar? Let’s Talk
TVEC Energy Management Superviser Chris Walker

TVEC Articles on the Texas Co-op Power website

Co-ops Support Quiet Revolution

Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Hits Safety Milestones

July Articles at TexasCoopPower.com

Unplug to Cool Off and Beat the Peak
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Is Your Home Full of Energy Hogs?
A message from Energy Adviser Chris Walker, BAP

Natural Gas Keeping Power Prices High
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

The Energy Advisor: Older Homes Pose Unique Energy Challenges
A few updates around the house can save a bundle

Reflect and Honor During Military Appreciation Month
Message From General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

You Live In A Refrigerator
Message from the Energy Advisor

Lineworkers Light Up Our Lives
Message from general Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Area High Schoolers Headed to Washington D.C. With Youth Tour
Annual learning experience resumes after two-year hiatus

Send Solar Swindlers Packing
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Member Portal Gets a New Look 
Update adds functionality and cleaner mobile interface

We Love Our Community
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

District 7 Board Representative David Lang Retires
A career of business leadership made Lang an asset for the co-op during time of unprecedented growth

Resolve To Get involved
Message from General Manager/CEO

The Energy Advisor: Keep What You Make for Maximum Energy Value
Strategies for winter energy savings

A Gift From Those Who Got Us Here
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

The Electrical Naughty List
Be nice with these holiday safety tips

Feast of Blessing
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Keep Utility Poles Free of Obstructions
Pole attachments pose a threat to lineworkers and the community

Co-op Month is Cause for Celebration
Message From General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Prepare for Extreme Storms
Plan ahead with these tips

Co-ops Have Values, Character and Purpose
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Beware of Power Lines on Farms
Follow these tips to stay safe when working outdoors

Growing Up Co-Op
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Smart Meter Dat Can Help Members Conserve
Let our energy adviser help you save

When You Use Electricity Matters
Message from General manager/CEO Jeff Lane

We’re Ready for Storm Season. Are You?
Protect your loved ones by practicing safety and preparedness.

Your Vote Counts at Your Co-op
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Understanding Power Outages
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Use Generators Safely
Consider these tips when using generators at home

Thank  a Lineworker on April 12
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Thank You, Members
February’s winter storm event showed cooperative spirit and grit

What’s in It for ‘We’?
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

6 Reasons To Love Your Co-op
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

5 Ways To Stay Cozy This Winter
Warm feet and sunshine overhead are among the solutions to kill the chill

Resolve To Be Energy Efficient
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

System Inventory Project Makes Steady Progress
Benefits in response time and system planning will be long lasting

Help Save Christmas for Your Neighbors
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TREWA Supports the Co-op Family
TREWA raises funds for local youth scholarships, trips and more

Giving Thanks for Electric Co-ops
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

2020 TVEC Annual Membership Meeting Goes Virtual
Business reports and board elections proceed amid pandemic

The Pandemic Has Cut Demand for Electricity
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Crews Provide Assistance After Hurricane Laura
Cooperatives work together in response to natural disaster

The Difference Between Conservation and Efficiency
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Save Loads on Laundry Day
Cut costs by using washers and dryers more efficiently

‘Texas Co-op Power’ Gets a New Look
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Co-ops Keep the Lights on in Difficult Times
Message From General Manager/ CEO Jeff Lane

Substation Upgrades Underway For Growth and Reliability
Trinity Valley EC prepares for the future with upgrades to transformers and equipment

Use Generators Safely- Our lineworkers’ lives are on the line
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Crews Provide Easter Storm Restoration Assistance in East Texas
Mutual aid assistance is part of co-op culture

Co-ops Are Made for Times Like These
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Department in Focus: Information Technology
Trinity Valley EC depends on the Information Technology Department for technical solutions to modern problems

Line Crews Keep the Lights On
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Department in Focus: Lineworkers
Skilled, determined and courageous, our lineworkers work for you

Why We Encourage You to Conserve Energy
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Department in Focus: Engineering
Engineers focus on growth, change and technological innovation as TVEC looks to the future

Crandall HS Students Win Youth Tour Trip
Two students are selected for the trip of a lifetime

Smooth Out Winter Bills
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Department in Focus – Mapping
Mapping lays foundation for service

A Fresh Start
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Department in Focus – Facilities and Maintenance
Facilities and Purchasing keeps member service a priority

How Can We Better Serve You In 2020?
Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Elf in Kaufman Has His Own Toy Story
TVEC member carries on generous toymaking campaign that started 75 years ago.

TVEC to Return $5 Million in Capital Credits
Capital Credits: How You Own the Co-op

Digital Content on the Texas Co-op Power website:

2019 TVEC Annual Membership Meeting

We’re Thankful for You – Message from General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane

Co-ops Support Volunteer Firefighters in Shared Mission, Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Operation Round Up Grants top $2 million with August recipients.

Together We Strengthen Our Community

Message from CEO/General Manager Jeff Lane

Mentors Provide Key to Parenting Success

Operation Round Up grant recipient supports new mothers with network of mentors.

Telling the Story of Cooperatives for 75 Years

Message from CEO/General Manager Jeff Lane

Co-op Connected: Four Mile Lutheran Church

The small congregation has maintained a foundation of faith for Lutherans around the area

Hand Up Network Meets Needs With Volunteer Teams

East Texas organization helps restore communities after any type of emergency

Cooperatives Take Cue From Declaration of Independence

Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

TVEC Pole Inspection Program Nets Best-in-Class Award

10-year inspection cycle refurbishes poles and finds bad poles before they break

Co-op Connected: Atwood Hats

CareVan Brings Healthcare Closer to Home (Operation Round Up)

We have the power to serve you best –  Message from TVEC General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane

Electricity Theft: Unsafe, Costly for Co-op Members – Message from GM/CEO Jeff Lane

Big Birds, Big Trouble – Vultures make problems at a TVEC substation

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

Your Money Stays Home – Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane.

TVEC Announces Youth Tour Winners

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

The Future of Our Cooperative Rests in Your Hands – Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane.

Trees Please – Tree planting tips and the importance of right-of-way maintenance.

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

Co-ops Focus on Service, not Profits  – Message from General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane.

Co-op Connected: Kingdom Growers – Forney coffee roaster has co-op connections around the world.

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

Gratitude for a co-op career of 35 years – a farewell from General Manager/CEO Jerry Boze.

Co-op Connected: M.L. Brewer – A lifelong Van Zandt County Resident, Brewer has created a legacy in education and the community.

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

TVEC to Return $4.88 Million of Capital Credits

Operation Round Up – E! Terrell adds education to entertainment

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

80 Years Strong – TVEC annual meeting celebrates milestone year

Operation Round Up – Blessing Box Gives 24/7 Access

Lives on the Line – “Commitment to Zero Contacts”

Digital Stories on TexasCoopPower.com –

Coping with Mother Nature – Message from General Manager/CEO Jerry Boze

Child Advocacy Center of VZ County – Your Operation Round Up™ donations at work.

Your Cooperative, Your Meeting – An invitation from General Manager/CEO Jerry Boze

Rodeo Time – TVEC linemen competed at the 2018 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo

Operation Round Up – No. 1 BFTS, Terrell’s link to WWII

Pay as You Go – TVEC Launches pre-pay electric service

Peachy Keen – August is peach month. Local orchard operators share tips for getting the most from your trees.

Sharing the Love Foundation develops youth leaders.

Into the Wild – Experience wildlife close to home

TVEC Makes a Difference Through Education

TVEC Charitable Foundation – Senior Connect

Labor of Love Adds Muscle to Mission

A Year After Tornadoes, Recovery Continues

“Winter Texans” 

Texas Co-op Power Online Features

Operation Round Up – Edgewood PD Adds Technology to Help Find Missing Children

Manager’s Message – Electrical Safety Month

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS ALWAYS HAS BEEN, “THOSE WHO do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Yet sometimes, remembering our history with the goal of repeating it—and improving on it—can be a good thing.

SOME OF US ARE OLD ENOUGH to remember when penny candy actually cost a penny. But what does a penny buy these days?

While many urban Americans enjoyed the comforts of household electricity in the early 1930s, much of the United States had not yet experienced this luxury.

April 29 will be a day folks in Henderson and Van Zandt Counties will remember forever with multliple tornados ripping across our communities …

This month, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the importance of safety …

WE TAKE TIME EVERY YEAR to thank the extraordinary lineworkers who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities…

Historically, electrification of the large rural swaths of the United States is one of the great triumphs of the 20th century.

When the lights go out, some folks wonder why it takes Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative so long to turn them back on. Isn’t it as easy as a fl ip of a switch?

TVEC held its annual meeting on November 10. A record crowd of more than 500 members and guests were in attendance for the event.