PEC changes solar power rates

Hays County, News

Brittany Anderson, on December 21, 2021

By Brittany Anderson

Solar-power users within the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) service area will soon face changes to their bill.

The PEC board of directors unanimously voted during the regular meeting on Dec. 17 to approve a new solar interconnection rate called Sustainable Power Credit after an ‘over year-long public process of cost review, member input and independent studies.’

According to PEC Board President Emily Pataki, the credit will continue to provide financial incen...

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative competes at International Lineman’s Rodeo

JOHNSON CITY — On Oct. 18-19, Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed against more than 200 teams at the International Lineman’s Rodeo i...

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Nonprofits encouraged to apply for PEC Grants

Staff Report JOHNSON CITY —Pedernales Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for community grants; the cooperative encourages nonprofits a...

September 18, 2024

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Area schools receive more than 2,000 supplies from Pedernales Electric Cooperative

HAYS COUNTY — Uhland Elementary School was one of the campuses that received school supplies this month from Pedernales Electric Cooperative as part o...

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative donates $10,000 to Dell Children’s Foundation

AUSTIN -— Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) employees and its members donated $10,000 to the Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC) Foundation. Acc...

August 28, 2024

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PEC brings home 20 awards from state competition

SEGUIN — Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees competed against the top lineworkers in the state at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, bringing home first...

July 31, 2024

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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