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PEC is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and low-cost power to more than a million central Texans. We value our members and are proud to share the latest news and happenings from our cooperative.

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Latest press releases

Nonprofits encouraged to apply for PEC Community Grants

PEC is accepting applications for community grants through November 3. Nonprofits located in and around PEC’s service area may apply

PEC crews reflect on mutual aid efforts in San Antonio

PEC crews are back home in the Hill Country after answering the call to provide mutual aid to CPS Energy

PEC Crews to Assist with Power Restoration in San Antonio Following Strong Weekend Storm

PEC responded to a request for mutual aid from CPS Energy sending 50 lineworkers and support staff to San Antonio

Kicking off Back to School, PEC Employees Donate Thousands of Supplies to Central Texas Classrooms

This summer, PEC employees collected more than 3,200 school supply donations to benefit students across the cooperative’s service area.

PEC Reminds Drivers to Move Over, Slow Down for Utility Vehicles

PEC is reminding drivers to move over and slow down — not only for first responders — but also for

Recognize a High School Student for PEC’s Power Player Award

PEC is accepting nominations through September 17, for its Power Player Award. The award recognizes high school students who exemplify

PEC Lineworkers Earn 19 Awards at 2026 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo  

PEC lineworkers competed against the best in the state at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo and Barbecue Cook-off, bringing home first

Teachers Encouraged to Apply for PEC’s New Educational Spotlight Grants

With a new school year on the horizon, PEC is launching new Educational Spotlight Grants to help teachers fund dynamic
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PEC Holds Fifth Annual Solar Car Derby

Today, PEC held its fifth annual Solar Car Derby Day at the Cedar Park Recreation Center.

PEC Members Elect Carlos St. James and Reelect Mark Ekrut to Board of Directors  

PEC members in district 2 have elected Carlos St. James and district 3 members have reelected Mark Ekrut to serve

PEC Appoints Christian Powell as Chief Executive Officer

PEC today announced the appointment of Christian Powell as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2026.
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Voting Open for PEC Board of Directors Election

Voting is now open for PEC's Board of Directors election. Members in districts 2 and 3 have until 5 p.m.
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PEC Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Area Students 

PEC has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 25 graduating high school students across its service area.

PEC Honors its Apprentice of the Year 

PEC honored its 2026 Apprentice of the Year at a recent awards ceremony in Marble Falls.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative Announces CEO Julie C. Parsley’s Decision to Step Down

PEC today announced that, after more than eight years, Chief Executive Officer Julie C. Parsley has decided to step down

PEC and Burnet County Host 2nd Annual Ready as One Preparedness Fair

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and Burnet County held its second-annual Ready as One community preparedness fair at Marble Falls Middle

PEC Board of Director Candidates Named 

The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors approved the ballot for the 2026 Board of Directors Election at its

PEC and LCRA Team up to Improve Central Texas Communities  

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) teamed up for LCRA’s Steps Forward Day on April
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Register now through May 29 for PEC’s Camp Save-a-Watt

Registration is now open for Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s (PEC) free, online summer camp for elementary school students.

PEC and Burnet County to Host ‘Ready as One’ Community Preparedness Fair

The event will be held Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marble Falls Middle School located
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PEC Shows Love to Central Texas Nonprofits with Nearly $40K in Grants

PEC is committed to giving back to the communities it helps power.

PEC Supports National Read Across America Day

PEC is supporting National Read Across America Day, March 2, to help young students foster a lifelong love for reading.
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PEC Announces 2026 Youth Tour Delegates

PEC has selected eight high school students across its service area to represent PEC at the National Rural Electric Cooperative

PEC Returned $10 Million to Members in January

Capital Credits Issued on January Bills

PEC Winter Weather Update: January 26

Minimal Outages Over the Weekend; PEC Urges Caution on Roads
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About PEC

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the nation’s largest distribution electric cooperative headquartered in Johnson City, Texas. PEC serves safe, reliable, low-cost electricity to more than one million Texans in the Texas Hill Country and areas north and south of Austin. PEC’s service area covers 8,100 square miles and includes more than 26,000 miles of distribution lines and 315 miles of transmission lines. Established in 1938, PEC is a nonprofit owned by its membership and governed by a locally elected Board of Directors.

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