TVEC members will find a sweet treat when you visit our offices in the week leading up to Valentine's Day.

It is also National Heart Month and we encourage members to be proactive in monitoring heart health, get that yearly checkup and be aware of signs and symptoms of heart issues.

Reminder: Rate Adjustment Coming on April Bills

As announced in January, TVEC's rate for electricity, which was last adjusted in 2008, will see a slight increase starting with April bills. That includes usage beginning February 21.

For residential members, the rate increase will take energy consumption charges up just under a half-cent per kilowatt-hour to $0.109628, and the monthly customer charge will go up to $25.

Commercial and industrial rates will also be affected, with full details in the January edition of Texas Co-op Power magazine or at tvec.net/rates.

We discuss the rate and what it means for members with General Manager/CEO Jeff Lane in the January Consider it Hot Podcast here.

Too Good to be True?

Energy-related scams are

TVEC Energy Management Supervisor Chris Walker tackled this topic in the February Texas Co-op Power magazine.

Like solar, an EV can make sense in the right usage scenario. While energy costs are lower, the initial cost, range restrictions and other considerations may change the equation. See more in the magazine here.

TVEC Scam Awareness Information at tvec.net

Get Your Co-op Updates On-The-Go

Check out this month's Consider it Hot podcast!

We cover the information from the February Texas Co-op Power magazine and more!

The episode includes a conversation with Trevis Croft, TVEC Safety & Loss Control Coordinator and trainer. He has some insight into traveling for mutual aid at other cooperatives after a trip to ice-storm hit Bowie-Cass EC earlier in January, as well as some safety preparedness tips that are great for everyone.

You'll also hear an economic development update with TVEC's Dustin Tallant, highlighting the continued growth in both residential and business electrical needs.

There is also an update on your Operation Round Up donations, including a visit to Terrell, where your generosity helped fund a great learning opportunity with members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

The podcast is available across most podcast platforms and on YouTube.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

High School Scholarship Applications Open

As the school year speeds toward its conclusion, it is time to open up applications for this year's TVEC scholarships. High school seniors who reside at a home with TVEC as their electric service provider are eligible, with scholarships awarded up to $1,000.

Scholarship money is allocated to students from each school district in the TVEC service area, as well as home school and private school students.

Scholarships are funded by escheat money from unclaimed capital credits returned to the co-op by the State of Texas.

You can find more information here, and email any questions to Joy Long at longj@tvec.coop.

Stay Co-op Connected with

Texas Co-op Power!

The February edition of Texas Co-op Power magazine should be in your mailbox soon. The full magazine will be posted on tvec.net as well.

In every edition you will find an update on Operation Round Up grants, great energy efficiency tips, and content from around the state by our partners at Texas Electric Cooperatives.

And of course, enter to win a $100 bill credit with our Energy Quiz contest!

We'd also love to see more TVEC winners in the TCP recipe and photo contests... find more information about upcoming contests here.

Win a TVEC Gift Bag and Insulated Mug

Listen to the February edition of the TVEC Consider it Hot Podcast and send an answer to the quiz question below for your chance to win. We will deliver the prize to the TVEC office nearest your home!

Send your reply to contest@tvec.coop

How many years has Business & Economic Development Supervisor Dustin Tallant worked at TVEC?