Community Relations

PEC works to build strong relationships not only with individual members but elected officials, chambers of commerce, businesses, and other community organizations within PEC’s service territory as well.

If you have questions about PEC services within your community, our external relations representatives are here to help.

Service areas

Beth Koennecke

Primary cities: Austin, Blanco, Boerne, Briarcliff, Bulverde, Cottonwood Shores, Fair Oaks Ranch, Horseshoe Bay, Johnson City, Junction, Marble Falls, Meadowlakes, Rocksprings, Round Mountain, Spring Branch
Primary counties: Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kinney, Real, Burnet, Edwards, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Menard, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Travis

Jared Fields

Primary cities: Bertram, Cedar Park, Florence, Georgetown, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Jonestown, Kempner, Lago Vista, Leander, Liberty Hill, Point Venture, Round Rock, Volente, Weir
Primary counties: Bell, Lampasas, Williamson

Diana Gonzales

Primary cities: Bear Creek, Buda, Creedmoor, Dripping Springs, Hays, Kyle, Lakeway, Mountain City, Mustang Ridge, Niederwald, San Leanna, San Marcos, The Hills, Uhland, Wimberley, Woodcreek
Primary counties: Bastrop, Bexar, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays, Kerr

Presentations and speaker requests

Our community relations team will come to your organization to present on the topic of your choice. See the options below!

Power Connection

The crew in blue provides climbing pit, transformer, and grounding demonstrations as you gain a better sense of what happens “behind the scenes” of power interruptions and how PEC works to restore your power safely and quickly.

Recommended for elected and emergency management officials.

What we do and why

As PEC continues to experience tremendous growth, we will share important information about engineering and processes for new developments and construction, line extensions, and design and planning.

Recommended for elected officials, planning staff, and economic development boards or foundations.

Your cooperative

Let PEC share information with you about the cooperative difference, our history, and where your power comes from.

Recommended for member organizations, or service groups.

Energy-saving tips

Saving energy means saving money! Take the power into your own hands — PEC’s energy savings presentation helps you identify ways to reduce your usage and save money.

Recommended for member organizations or service groups.

Electrical safety

Learn about potential hazards, what you can do when you encounter downed power lines, and how to keep yourself safe during an outage.

Recommended for member organizations or service groups.

Sponsorships and donations

PEC seeks a balanced and responsible approach to monetary and in-kind community support to work for the sustainable development of the cooperative’s service area and the surrounding communities. PEC provides monetary and in-kind community support through the following programs:

Many Hands Program

Communities and nonprofit organizations within the PEC service area may receive free use of specialized equipment and/or labor or the limited donation of surplus materials.

PEC Community Grants Program

A competitive application process in which eligible nonprofit organizations may receive grants from the cooperative for qualified projects located within the PEC service area or in a community surrounded by the PEC service area.

Educational support

Education foundations, school districts, and certain libraries within the PEC service area or in a community surrounded by the PEC service area may receive monetary contributions from the cooperative.

PEC Scholarship Program

A scholarship program is administered by The Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship Fund. Applications open in February.

Corporate matching of employee giving

PEC matches employee contributions made to PEC United Charities, Inc.

PEC holiday lights requests

PEC does not allow solicitation or vendors of any kind on PEC private property. PEC does not permit events to be held on private property. If you have a request outside of the above, please complete the form and a member of the team will review your request and be in touch within five business days.

Facility and parking lot requests

PEC parking lots and facilities are used primarily for official PEC business. However, special provisions may be made for particular nonprofit events, exhibits, or uses that enhance or add to the enrichment of the community and the membership.

Special request for community support

Requests must meet specific requirements and be approved by the PEC Board of Directors. Please contact your external relations representative for more information.