http://www.banderaelectric.com/rss/news.xml BEC Store Fri, 11 May 2012 19:29:18 EDT http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=369 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=369 Everything is ready for the 73rd Annual Membership Meeting at Mansfield Park in Bandera.  Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the meeting starts at... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=368 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=368 Bandera Electric employees and their team, the Kilowalkers, will be at the Bandera High School stadium for Relay For Life this Saturday evening. The e... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=367 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=367 The May Texas Co op Power should be arriving in Members' mailboxes any day now.  While all magazines are important, this is an especiall... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=366 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=366 Celebrating Arbor Day at Bandera Electric this year involved distributing over 375 evergreen trees to area fourth graders.  These children will b... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=365 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=365 April is distracted driving awareness month. While we think of distracted driving as 'those other drivers who text and drive' we rarely think abou... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=364 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=364 Thanks to the Co op Connections Card, Bandera Electric Members are stacking up savings at their local pharmacies. In March, Members saved $8,725 o... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=363 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=363 At Bandera Electric, we know that the little changes add up and we have encouraged our Members to make the little changes they can to save money. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=362 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=362 Mark your calendars for the Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, May 12 at Mansfield Park in Bandera.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the me... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=361 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=361 BEC offers an option to help take the guesswork out of your monthly electric bill with level billing. With level billing, you know exactly wh... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=354 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=354 Saturday, April 14, Bandera Electric will host its 1st Annual 5K Relay For Life Run/Walk at Flying L Guest Ranch. Proceeds from the event will be dona... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=360 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=360 Our offices will be closed on Friday, April 6, in observance of Good Friday.  We wish you a blessed Easter season. Crews will remain on call,... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=359 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=359 April is National Safe Digging Month and a good time to remember the role that calling 811 before you dig plays in ensuring a safe dig.  Smart di... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=358 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=358 At the March board meeting, Bandera Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors voted to return $1,847,241 in capital credits to Members who recei... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=357 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=357 The deadline to apply for this year's scholarship program is this Friday, 3/30.   Ten area high school seniors and currently enrolled pos... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=355 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=355 The storm that was experienced across our service territory on Monday night and Tuesday morning brought some much needed rain to our area.  It al... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=352 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=352 Bandera Electric is pleased to announce the release of an online outage map available on our website.    With the map, Members of the coop... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=351 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=351 Sunday morning residents in Boerne woke up without electricity, undoubtedly an inconvenience. This was not the usual type of outage and made for ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=350 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=350 Members of Bandera Electric Cooperative continue to save on prescriptions thanks to their Co op Connections Card.  In February, Members saved... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=348 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=348 Winners for the 2012 Government In Action Youth Tour are:  Ali Mae Klaassen – Home School – from Medina Tiffany Lynn Boerner &n... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=347 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=347 When it comes to paying your bill, we have options for you.  You can choose from automatic bank draft or automatic credit card options. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=346 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=346 Bandera Electric Cooperative is awarding $10,000 in scholarships to area students this year.  The application deadline is March 30th. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=345 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=345 Want to learn more about the electric cooperative story? As a Member of Bandera Electric, this is a story worth knowing.  Click here to ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=343 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=343 The online bill pay portion of our website will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Friday until 8 a.m. on Saturday.  We apologize for any inconvenienc... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=342 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=342 In the last few weeks, customers at utilities in San Antonio and New Braunfels have reported robbery attempts by individuals posing as utility workers... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=341 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=341 The deadline for this year's Government In Action Youth Tour contest is this Thursday, 2/9.  Don't let the high school student in your house ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=340 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=340 Members continue to save money using their BEC Co op Connections Card for prescriptions.  This January, they saved over $8,880 just by s... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=339 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=339 Whether you are a Patriots or Giants fan, it is very likely that you’ll be spending Sunday watching Super Bowl XLVI.  You might watch it fo... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=337 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=337 There are some great articles in February's Texas Co op Power.  Here are just a few stories featured in the local pages: Texas, We Have a ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=336 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=336 The Medina Little League and Utopia Recycling Center have received grants through the Lower Colorado River Authority’s (LCRA) Community Developm... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=335 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=335 The February 9th deadline for Government in Action Youth Tour applications is just a couple of weeks away.  Four area students will get to ta... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=333 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=333 Bandera Electric Members remain satisfied and loyal customers according to their responses in the latest member satisfaction survey project and everyo... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=331 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=331 Don't believe that the little changes add up?  Here are some things you can do around your house without spending much money or wasting much time... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=330 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=330 When your January bill arrives, you may notice it looks a little different than it did in 2011.  Bandera Electric chose to switch to a Texas ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=329 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=329 During the month of December, BEC Members saved over $9,500 on prescriptions with their Co op Connections Card.   The Co op Con... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=328 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=328 As we begin the new year on January 1st, many people are armed with their resolutions for the next 365 days.  To lose weight, work out more,... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=327 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=327 Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 2nd.  As always, crews will be on call in the event of any power outages.  We wish you and... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=326 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=326 Our offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th so our employees can enjoy the Christmas holidays with their families.&n... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=325 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=325 Santa Claus will be taking time out of his busy schedule to stop at two of Bandera Electric's offices. He will be in the Comfort office on Tuesday,... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=324 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=324 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state grid operator and manager of the wholesale electric market, released a winter 2011/2012 a... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=323 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=323 The online bill pay function will be down on Wednesday, December 14th from 5 until 9 p.m. for normal maintenance.  http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=322 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=322 Santa Claus will be taking time out of his busy schedule to stop at two of Bandera Electric's offices. He will be in the Comfort office on Tuesday,... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=321 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=321 Bandera Electric Cooperative will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, December 20th at the Bandera office from 1:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon in the f... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=320 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=320 At Bandera Electric, we pride ourselves on treating each Member’s account information as we would want our own treated. We keep all account... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=319 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=319 In November, Members saved over $10,300 on prescriptions by using their Co op Connections Card.  Don't forget to show your card to your phar... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=317 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=317 With colder weather arriving, Bandera Electric wants to remind Members they can take the ups and downs out of their electric bill by signing up for Le... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=316 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=316 Bandera Electric employees and directors would like to wish all Members a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Our offices will be closed Thursday and... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=315 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=315 Bandera Electric is proud to announce that we now have a mobile website.  If you visit www.banderaelectric.com from a phone, you will see a versi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=313 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=313 If you haven't had a chance to sit down and read November's issue of your Texas Co op Power, take a look at it online here. The local section has g... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=310 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=310 This holiday season, you have the opportunity to give a Bandera Electric Member the gift of light.  Through the Gift of Light program, you ca... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=309 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=309 October 17 21 is Careers in Energy Week, an event launched by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD).  The CEWD is a non profit organ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=308 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=308 This month cooperative members around the world celebrate Co op Month, an event to commemorate the cooperative movement’s history and achievemen... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=307 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=307 Bandera Electric Member Peggy Pillar of Boerne was featured in the statewide section of October's Texas Co op Power.    Pillar was ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=306 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=306 The online bill pay area of Bandera Electric's website will be unavailable September 23 at 7 p.m. through September 24 at 7 p.m.  The site is hav... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=305 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=305 At the August board meeting, the Board of Directors of Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) voted to amend the boundaries of BEC’s nine dire... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=304 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=304 Be Prepared is the Boy Scout motto for good reason. Preparation can go a long way when it comes to high stress or high risk situations. &nbs... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=302 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=302 Good news! As mentioned in the September Texas Co op Power, Members will see a rate change on their October utility bill. After publication ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=301 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=301 Our business offices will be closed Monday, September 5th for Labor Day.  As always, crews will be on call and our system control center will ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=300 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=300 Over the weekend, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released a statement on the vital need for conservation through Tuesday. &quot... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=299 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=299 Statement from ERCOT CEO Trip Doggett on the need for conservation through the weekend:   Our information indicates this weekend will be one of... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=298 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=298 The September Texas Co op Power is on its way and members will find lots of good information.  Here is a sneak peek at what you will find on its ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=297 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=297 As of 3:30 p.m., ERCOT initiated Energy Emergency Alert Level 2, which involves dropping interruptible loads large customers that paid to be dr... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=296 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=296 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released a statement this afternoon indicated that extreme heat is expected to create tight capacity... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=295 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=295 ERCOT in level 1 emergency; Consumers asked to conserve until 7 p.m. today The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), system operat... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=294 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=294 Bandera Electric is in the process of migrating our web page to a new hosting company to better serve our members.  For the next 2 3 days, me... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=293 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=293 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT ) is issuing a WATCH for the extreme hot weather with forecasted temperatures to be above 102 degrees... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=292 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=292 Very soon, the school buses will be rolling and excited children will be on their way to and from classes. It is time to start thi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=288 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=288 Members who use smartWATCH will notice a new look to the system.  Along with the new look, members will have access to more information... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=286 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=286 Beginning Friday, Bandera Electric will be migrating our web page to a new hosting company to better serve our members.  For the next 2 3 day... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=285 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=285 BEC members have saved $74,023.04 on prescriptions in 2011 by using their Co op Connections Card.  This brings the total savings since the c... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=284 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=284 ERCOT's peak demand was 66,815 megawatts (MW) between 4 and 5 p.m. on Thursday, 8/4 – lower than Wednesday's record high demand since appro... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=283 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=283 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has moved from a power watch to a power warning.  This means rolling blackouts are possible. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=282 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=282 Record power use expected again Thursday; Conservation needed 3 7 p.m.   For the third consecutive day, the Electric Reliability Council of Tex... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=281 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=281 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) continues to request that consumers conserve electricity this week, especially from 3 to 7 p.m.... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=280 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=280 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), system operator for the state’s bulk transmission grid, set a new electricity demand re... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=279 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=279 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is requesting that consumers conserve electricity from 3 7 p.m. today and the rest of this week... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=278 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=278 Conservation of electricity is important, especially between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. on hot summer days.  With record high temperatures, e... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=277 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=277 This past weekend, Bandera Electric Linemen competed in the Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin Texas. The journeyman team of Brad Downum (Leakey), J... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=276 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=276 Bandera Electric has received a release from ERCOT requesting that businesses and consumers reduce their electricity use from 3 to 7 p.m. today.&... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=275 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=275 Bandera Electric linemen will compete in the 2011 Lineman’s Rodeo July 16th at Nolte Island Park in Seguin.  The rodeo brings together line... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=274 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=274 With the hot weather here to stay, Bandera Electric has suggestions for Members who need to deal with the high temperatures and rising electric bills.... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=273 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=273 Our offices will be closed Monday, July 4th.  If you need to report an outage, please call 1 866 226 3372.  As always, crews will be availab... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=272 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=272 Bandera Electric has an open position for a Records Storage Technician.  This position will remain open until July 11th.  For more infor... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=271 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=271 Electricity demand peaked yesterday between 4 5 p.m. and set a new record for the month of June in the ERCOT region.  "We appreciate th... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=270 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=270 Bandera Electric has received notice from ERCOT that the Texas grid is experiencing higher loads than normal this afternoon.  All BEC&n... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=269 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=269 Often, higher temperatures lead to higher bills.  So far this summer, we have had record breaking highs.  This kind of weather can be hard o... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=267 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=267 Last night, ABC News ran an interesting piece on vampire appliances.  Check it out here:   http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/electric ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=266 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=266 This morning, we have been experiencing intermittent problems with our phone system.  We have been troubleshooting with the telephone compan... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=265 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=265 Until 4:30 this afternoon, Bandera Electric is hosting a blood drive at the Bandera office.  Stop by and donate if you have a chance. One of t... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=264 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=264 Ten area students will receive $10,000 in scholarships from Bandera Electric Cooperative for the 2011 2012 school year.    This year&rsquo... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=263 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=263 REMINDER: Save on Appliances This Weekend During the ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday May 28 30 Texas' fourth annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=262 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=262 Bandera Electric Cooperative will host our Annual Membership Meeting this Saturday, May 14th.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the meeting will... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=261 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=261 Bandera EC members continue to save on prescriptions thanks to their Co op Connections Card.   The savings for April are $9,492... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=259 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=259 Electric cooperatives received the highest score for consumer satisfaction—surpassing investor owned and municipal utilities—in a survey r... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=258 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=258 Our business centers will be closed Friday, April 22nd, in observance of Good Friday.  As always, crews will be on call and system operators ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=257 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=257 April 22nd marks the celebration of Earth Day.  Not sure what to do to celebrate?  Try going paperless with Bandera Electric.  You will... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=256 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=256   April is safe digging month.  For your safety and the safety of everyone around you, call 811 before you dig.  Whether you are plant... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=255 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=255 This evening, we will be performing routine maintenance on our phone system.  This work will take approximately four hours to complete, and will ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=254 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=254 Invitations for the Annual Membership Meeting have been mailed out to Members so be on the lookout for yours.  When it arrives, please send us yo... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=253 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=253 Being a member of an electric cooperative has its advantages.  Our loyalty lies with you our Member owners and our priority is to keep electr... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=252 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=252 Bandera Electric received notice that LCRA crews or contractors will begin work along an electric transmission line easement that crosses Ke... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=251 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=251 There is currently an open position for a System Operator and a Skilled Lineman at Bandera Electric.  To view details about either of t... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=250 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=250 Changes to Section 204 of the BEC Tariff go into effect 4/1. For a list of current fees and rates, please visit http://www.banderaelectric.co... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=249 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=249 There is now a free Co op Connections app available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for tech savvy Members!  To download the app, just search... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=248 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=248 At the February meeting, BEC board members approved changes to Section 204 of the BEC Tariff which addresses service fees. The fees charged ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=247 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=247 The deadline for completed scholarship application packets is Friday, April 1st.  This year, Bandera Electric is offering two types of scholar... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=246 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=246 If you are thinking about purchasing a Marathon water heater, March is the month to commit.  In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Marathon is proving t... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=245 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=245 Congratulations to our 2011 Youth Tour Winners!  They are as follows:           Jason L. Armstron... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=244 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=244 These days, we could all use a little extra money.  Why not save some on your electric bill? Bandera Electric wants you to have the tools to s... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=243 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=243 At the February meeting, BEC board members approved changes to Section 204 of the BEC Tariff which addresses service fees. The fees charged ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=242 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=242 BEC currently has job openings for a Records Storage Technician and an Administrative Assistant.  To read necessary qualifications and downl... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=241 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=241 The recent cold weather has caused some members to see double when they open their electric bill.  The 20 degree highs that we experienced at the... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=240 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=240 You probably already know that your Co op Connections card saves you money at participating local and national retailers and saves you money on your p... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=239 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=239 SmartWATCH users may experience problems with the portal between 8 and noon.  BEC staff are testing new features that will be availble for m... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=238 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=238 There is currently a position for a Records Storage Technician open at Bandera Electric.  Visit our Careers page to learn more.  http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=237 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=237 Haven't gotten your sweetheart a gift yet?  Use your Co op Connections card to get a discount on your purchase.  National retailers are... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=236 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=236 For the second time this month, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), the grid operator for most of the state, set a new record for... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=235 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=235 The deadline for the Government In Action Youth Tour is February 15th.  This all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. is in June of 2011.  ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=234 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=234 *The following is a release from ERCOT* Conservation Needed Tonight, Tomorrow Morning February 9, 2011 – Consumers and businesses are encour... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=233 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=233 ERCOT is continuing to take extra steps to avoid an electricity shortage, similar to what happened last Wednesday, as severe cold weather returns... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=232 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=232 This morning, ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) issued an Advisory due to temperatures below freezing that will be across m... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=231 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=231 As of 12:25 p.m. on February 3, ERCOT operations has cancelled the emergency procedures that began early Wednesday morning and resulted in rollin... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=230 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=230 At this time, ERCOT has lifted the mandatory load shed order.  This means the rolling blackouts that affected many of our members will not o... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=229 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=229 This morning, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued notice to utilities, including Bandera Electric, that it would require firm loa... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=228 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=228 Weather forecasters are predicting the coldest weather yet for this week. The artic blast is set to arrive in our area Tuesday and will last through F... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=227 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=227 You should be receiving your Texas Co op Power magazine any day now.  Here are just a few things you will see in the Bandera section of February&... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=226 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=226 BEC currently has an open position for a System Operator.  This position will close on February 4.  Visit our Careers page for addition... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=225 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=225 When it comes to paying your bill at Bandera Electric, you have lots of choices.  We offer so many choices because we want you to do what is easi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=223 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=223 Recently, some of our Members have reported receiving postcard invitations offering free dinners and energy product demonstrations from Light Power So... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=222 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=222 Bandera Electric has multiple opportunities for the youth in our area.  This year, we will again send 4 students to Washington D.C. and give away... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=221 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=221 The cold weather we have experienced recently not only puts a chill in the air but often puts a strain on Member’s wallets.  Heating and c... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=220 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=220 Weather forecasters are predicting extremely cold weather for this next week. To see the latest forecast, visit www.noaa.gov.  Bandera Elect... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=219 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=219 The numbers are in for 2010!  BEC Members enjoyed quite a bit in savings on prescriptions thanks to their Co op Connections Card. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=218 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=218 Here are ten energy saving tips to start off 2011 and save money on your electric bill. 1. Turn Out the Lights! Like your parents always said, tu... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=217 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=217 Our business offices will be closed Friday, December 31st for New Years.  As always, crews will be on call and our system control center will be ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=216 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=216 Our offices will be closed Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th for Christmas.  As always, crews will be on call and our system co... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=215 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=215 Bandera Electric is accepting applications for a Member Accounts Associate and for a Billing and Banking Coordinator.  To view details, visit www... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=214 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=214 Santa Claus is coming to town...and he's stopping at Bandera Electric.  You're invited to stop by, get pictures with Santa and have some cookies.... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=213 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=213 Bandera Electric is now partnering with Fidelity Express to give Members yet another option when they pay their monthly electric bill.  You can n... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=212 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=212 One of the cooperative principles is concern for community, and Bandera Electric was able to put that principle to work in late November when we donat... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=208 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=208 Beginning December 20, Texas will be able to offer a new appliance rebate program.  Rebates will be available on a first come, first served b... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=207 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=207 Cyber Monday is here!  Today is the day people log onto the internet to do their holiday shopping.  Don't forget to use your Co op Conn... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=206 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=206 Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.  Bandera Electric staff and directors wish... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=205 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=205      Click here to see LCRA's video of the event!      Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) and the... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=204 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=204 Bandera Electric was featured in the August edition of Energy Digital, a magazine that "covers solutions that enable global businesses to improve... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=202 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=202 Are you interested in learning more about solar panels?  You might want to start where you already purchase electricity at Bande... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=201 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=201 Safety is no accident. There are inherent dangers to hunting in wilderness areas with deadly firearms, but proper planning and adherence to common sen... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=200 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=200 Monsters and aliens aren't the only scary things out on October 31st accidents can put a damper on Halloween festivities. A little preparation ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=199 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=199 The newest business to offer BEC Members a discount through the Co op Connections program is FatBoyz, a delicious sandwich shop located in B... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=198 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=198 It is hard to believe, but October is already here and the holiday season is fast approaching.  If you are looking for something different to giv... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=197 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=197 On your October bill, you will see a slight increase in the price per kWh (kilowatt hour). The charge on the bill that will be changing is the PPCA Ch... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=196 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=196 Bandera Electric Members are still saving money with the Co op Connections card!  Since February, Members have saved over $35,000 on prescription... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=195 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=195             At the September meeting, BEC board members approved changes to the Bandera Electri... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=194 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=194 The 2010 HVAC Rebate Program has proven successful!  All the funds in the program have now been distributed to HVAC contractors who ins... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=193 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=193 Bandera Electric offers paperless billing for your convenience.  Visit www.banderaelectric.com/paperless to learn how to opt out of recei... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=191 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=191 Tropical Storm Hermine is making her way across Texas and she is bringing with her high winds and heavy rains.  Because of the flash flooding dan... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=190 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=190 Many of our members want to save energy and money but are not sure of the best products to purchase.  From now on, look no further!  Band... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=189 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=189 The heart beat of Bandera Electric lies in our linemen, servicemen and construction crews. These men work hard to keep Members’ lights on.&... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=188 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=188 This is your last chance! Sign up for Easy Pay Bank Draft by August 31st (TODAY) and you'll receive a $15 credit on your electric bill as a thank ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=187 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=187 Please remember: school is back in session and school zones are active again! Invest in our future and watch out for children crossing the stree... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=186 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=186 It took longer than usual this year, but the hot, humid days of summer have arrived. August energy bills will likely be up due to the heat. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=185 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=185 Bandera Electric members are still saving money with the Co op Connections card!  Since February, members have saved over $29,000 on prescription... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=184 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=184 Bandera Electric is now offering paperless billing to make your life a little less cluttered.  Visit our Paperless Billing Option page to lea... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=183 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=183 There is currently an opening for a Line Superintendent at Bandera Electric. This position will remain open until August 5, 2010. Visit our Careers... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=182 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=182 Bandera is known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, but this weekend BEC employees will be at a different kind of rodeo. The 2010 Texas Linem... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=181 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=181 Visit Together We Save to find out how the little changes add up. Watch energy savings videos, take the Home Tour to see what you ca... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=180 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=180 Our offices will be closed Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day.  With BBQ, fireworks, family and friends, this weekend is a favo... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=179 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=179 With hurricane season upon us, BEC is making the necessary preparations. Although we are not on the coast, we will likely feel some of the effect... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=178 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=178 Bandera Electric has an opening for a Key Accounts Specialist.  This position will close on Friday, July 9th.  View our "Careers" ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=177 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=177 Bandera Electric members are saving money with the Co op Connections card!  Since February, members have saved over $18,000 on prescriptions with... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=171 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=171 There are currently openings for a Member Accounts Associate and a System Operator at BEC.  Visit our "Careers" page for additional inf... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=169 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=169 BEC is proud to announce the 2010 Scholarship Winners.  Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2010 2011 school year.  ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=168 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=168 Due to high winds and lightning in the storm system last night, BEC began experiencing outages around 7:40 p.m.  Approximately 1,600 Me... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=167 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=167 Life is busy Let us help.  Sign up for Easy Pay Bank Draft between June 1 & August 31st and you'll receive a $15 credit on your electr... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=166 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=166 The offices of Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day.  As always, crews wi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=164 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=164 BEC held its 71st Annual Membership Meeting on May 8th, 2010 at Mansfield Park in Bandera.    Approximately 1,100 individuals attende... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=163 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=163 Members now have access to a new "smartWATCH" tool through BEC. smartWATCH is an interactive tool that provides information on electricity consu... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=162 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=162 Members will see some rate changes on their May bill.  As announced in the February edition of Texas Co op Power, the availability charge ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=161 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=161 Thursday, April 22nd is Earth Day and marks the 40th anniversary of the annual event.  Take a look at the Energy Tips available on our websi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=159 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=159 Bandera Electric Cooperative employee Pete Fernandez received the Ray Pantel Meritorious Service Award from Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC) at the 2... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=158 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=158 The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) rebate program was a success!  All rebate and waitlist reservations have been filled. ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=157 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=157 Mark your calendars for the 71st Annual Membership Meeting.  This year the meeting will be held on Saturday, May 8 at Mansfield Park in Bandera.&... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=156 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=156 Congratulations to Devan Johnston, Danielle Lynch, Dakota Sims and Wyatt Treme!  We are proud to announce these students as the 2010 Youth Tour w... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=154 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=154 Rate Increase Meeting A meeting will be held in the community room of BEC's corporate office at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24.  The sole pur... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=141 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=141 The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has announced it will use approximately $23 million in federal stimulus funds for a mail in reba... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=149 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=149 The newest benefit of being a Member of Bandera Electric...your free Co op Connections Card!  In the February edition of Texas Co op Power magaz... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=147 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=147 At Bandera Electric, we take our commitment to the communities we serve seriously.  In 2010 we have several amazing opportunities for area youth.... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=146 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=146 Below is a short list of tips for conserving electricity in your home during cold weather.  Set your thermostat to 68 degrees in winter.&... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=142 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=142 If you are experiencing "blinks" in your power, please call the Cooperative at 1 866 226 3372 to report them. At times, Members may exper... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=145 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=145 When Members open their January electric bills, they will see a whole new look!  The new bill is much larger at 8.5" x 14" and ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=143 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=143 Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Bandera Electric Cooperative! Old Fashioned Christmas   'Twas the night bef... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=139 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=139 BEC is proud to introduce the Wind Works program!   Starting December 25, 2009, all residential and small commercial Members will have the oppo... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=138 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=138 As you may have read in December edition of the Texas Co op Power magazine, BEC will be having a rate increase in April of 2010.  For most r... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=137 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=137 Give The Gift of Light for the Holidays! If you dread fighting crowds and waiting in long lines or if you don't know what to buy for someone on you... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=136 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=136 You may notice concrete poles stacking up around the Bandera BEC office.   In total, 190 concrete poles have been ordered by BEC. The pol... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=135 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=135 United Charities, the LCRA employee’s charitable organization, awarded a $1000 grant to Bandera ISD Education Foundation. The grant will be... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=131 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=131 BEC has teamed up with eight Hill Country libraries to make available to the public the Kill A Watt™ electric consumption meter. The parti... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=129 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=129 BEC has received reports of telephone callers trying to swindle electric Co op Members in other areas. We want you to be aware that these thieves are ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=128 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=128 BEC recently sent post cards, email and made calls to over 2,000 Members living in and around the city of Bandera. The calls were made by the Co op's ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=126 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=126 BEC has unveiled a new website design to provide a more user friendly experience. The BEC internet pages incorporate a fresh look and improved navigat... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=125 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=125 Beginning in January 2010, BEC will be starting two major transmission line upgrades. Transmission lines allow BEC to pull power from the statewide gr... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=124 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=124  The new BEC operations function is working well. BEC employees Lee Brown (left in photo below) and Jimmy Wilson take care of the daily task... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=123 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=123 Part Time Member Accounts Associate Job in Leakey There is currently an open position at BEC for a Part Time Member Accounts Associate  in the ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=122 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=122 The storm that blew through much of the BEC service area Thursday, July 30 in the early afternoon around 2 p.m. caused a number of power outages. Some... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=121 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=121 Continued High Electricity Demand Expected Tuesday, July 14 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), the electric grid operator for m... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=119 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=119 BEC wants to remind Members that higher than normal temperatures mean higher than normal electric bills. The Co op has seen a big increase in overall ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=113 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=113 Our Energy Our Future is a campaign to engage our elected officials in dialogue about our country's energy future. Tell elected officials your op... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=111 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=111 June 18, 2009 The BEC automatic callout telephone system began contacting Members in the Medina Lake area to let them know their meter will be chang... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=115 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=115 UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION please take the time to complete this online form updating your account information. http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=112 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=112 BANDERA, TX., June 5, 2009 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) recently announced that it will begin aggressively exchanging its existing m... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=120 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=120 PURPA EISA 2007 Standards BEC has initiated a rulemaking process in compliance with federal ratemaking standards und... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=107 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=107 The BEC heat pump rebate program has been extended through 2009. The program pays licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) cont... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=81 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=81 BEC is now a Marathon Water Heater dealer. They are the most efficient tanked water heater on the market and they offer a lifetime no leak guarant... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=101 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=101 During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=102 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=102 The BEC 70th Anniversary Membership Meeting was held on May 9, 2009 at the Mansfield Park Show Barn in Bandera, Texas. The location was changed in... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=105 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=105 The Medina Lake to Pipe Creek transmission line supplies power from the state wide electricity transmission network for BEC Members in the Medina ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=109 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=109 If you have your most recent electric bill handy, take a look at the bottom line. Now multiply that number by four. Thats what consumers might be... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=100 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=100 Dear Member,Almost daily there is talk about passing federal legislation to curb greenhouse gases.  There is no doubt that coal fired power... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=108 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=108 There are a number of new federal tax credits that went into effect in 2009 for a broad spectrum of energy efficiency products. For example there ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=106 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=106 The Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Directors has initiated a process to review standards as required by the Energy Independence and... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=96 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=96 BEC members in the Concan area experienced a lengthy power outage on Tuesday, March 10. An automatic circuit breaker detected a fault and opened u... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=110 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=110 (NOTE: For more in depth information see our Meter Change Frequently Asked Questions section. Please update your account information to smooth the... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=99 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=99 BEC and the Kendall County Economic Development Corporation hosted a Green Building and Energy Efficiency Workshop on Thursday, February 19, 2009 ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=98 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=98 By Christine Grammes, from Texas Co Op Power, BEC local  pages, December 2008   The devices could not be simpler small gray boxes that plu... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=97 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=97 BANDERA 02/09/2009 The cost of natural gas used to generate electricity has decreased dramatically, and this will result in lower power costs to... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=95 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=95 The man dressed in red and white will make his way to the Hill Country in December. Santa will at BEC: Leakey Business Center, December 18 fr... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=94 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=94 Beginning on October 21st, BEC will be auctioning approximately 5 vehicles (and there may be additional equipment added too). It will end November... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=93 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=93 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) responded to calls for help from two East Texas electric cooperatives after the damaging impact of hurric... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=92 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=92 BEC has received a couple of calls from members in the Boerne area who recently received an invitation to a free meal at the Hungry Horse restau... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=91 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=91 August, 2008 The cost per kilowatt hour of electricity is the highest its ever been for BEC members. This is due to a dramatic jump in the pric... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=87 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=87 BEC is taking donations at each of its three offices of cash, nonperishable food and clothing for victims of hurricane Ike. The co op will be work... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=86 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=86 Each summer for a number of years BEC has sponsored area teenagers on a week long adventure to Washington D.C. for a trip of a lifetime. This year... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=88 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=88 July 8, 2008 June 2008 was one of the hottest and driest on record. These weather extremes pushed electricity consumption to near record levels,... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=85 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=85 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, grid operator for most of the state, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas are encouraging consume... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=90 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=90 BEC has added an E Check option as another convenient way for our Members to pay their monthly electric bill. It is a direct way to pay from a M... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=89 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=89 May 20, 2008 Wholesale electric generators continue to see a rise in the cost of natural gas, which is a key component of the price that is plac... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=84 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=84 The BEC 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership was held Saturday, May 10. The meeting went well, three board members were elected: District 1... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=83 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=83 Bandera Electric Members can signup to have their accounts paid automatically in two ways: Easy Pay Bank Draft Automated Payment This op... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=82 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=82 Historically all 30,000 BEC members got their electric bill at the same time, but that is in the process of changing. Starting in April 2008, the ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=80 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=80   During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficien... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=79 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=79 In our continuing efforts to improve the efficiency and reliability of your electric system, Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) has contract... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=77 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=77 Bandera Electric Cooperative members will have the opportunity to elect three directors at BECs Annual Meeting in May, with the District 2 Direct... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=78 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=78 The 69th Annual Bandera Electric Cooperative Membership Meeting was held May, 10, 2008 at the Bandera High School Auditorium. A very important boa... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=76 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=76 From December 2007 Texas Co Op Power magazine article Just over a year ago, Bandera Electric Cooperatives (BEC) board of directors established ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=75 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=75 BEC is planning an outage that will affect about 3,500 Members served from the Leakey substation. BEC will use an automatic outbound calling syste... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=74 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=74 A vehicle hit a power pole on the main line that serves much of the area west and north of Medina  just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=73 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=73 Local agencies have funds available for qualified BEC members who need weatherization services to improve their homes energy efficiency.  The... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=72 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=72 If you are a member of Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc (BEC) you should have received a coupon in the mail with your electric bill that entitles... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=71 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=71 January 18, 2008 This BEC public website has been updated with a fresh new look and changes in the content of many pages. It is our goal, throug... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=70 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=70 The Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. board of directors approved an energy efficiency program for its members on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. P... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=69 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=69 For the past year BEC employees have been working hard to raise $3,340.00 for its BEC Christmas Angel fund. It was established for donation distri... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=66 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=66 October 10, 2007   The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)  released a warning against scammers, who are sending spam emails with the subje... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=64 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=64 BEC participated in three area parades over the long Labor Day holiday weekend (September 2007). Employees and vehicles were in the Celebrate Band... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=63 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=63 An outage occurred this morning at 9:57 AM affecting about 1,000 BEC members in the Bandera area for seven minutes.  It was caused by a Pike ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=68 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=68 BEC wants you to protect your home with the best available surge protection, and that is why we are now offering special surge and lightning prote... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=65 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=65 BEC responded to a call from the Bandera Volunteer Fire department on August 27 to lend men and equipment to help battle a major fire that struck ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=61 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=61 8/17/2007 The remnants of tropical storm Erin made its way through the seven counties served by BEC August 16 & 17. The weather system spawn... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=67 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=67 During their August 15, 2007 regular board meeting, the Board of Directors of Bandera Electric Cooperative voted to amend the boundaries of BECs ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=103 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=103 8/2/2007 A Medina Lake to CPS Line route was approved by the Public Utility Commission on July 20, 2007.  The Co op recently received th... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=62 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=62 See Line Extension Tariff (PDF file) On July 1, 2007 a series of new policies went into effect for all applicants seeking to have a power line ex... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=59 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=59 This time of year at BEC  we deal with power outages resulting from lightning strikes hitting our equipment. We have seen lightning's power a... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=60 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=60 Keep up with the activities of the Youth Tour group as they travel around our nation's capital.  We have a special page. http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=56 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=56 Over 5,000 BEC Members in the Medina Lake area experienced a power outage at 2:37 A.M. Sunday, May 27. A protective breaker on a transformer that ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=57 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=57 BEC has a strict privacy policy. We never share a Member's address or phone number with anyone unless ordered to do so by a court. We have recentl... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=58 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=58 The BEC annual meeting of the membership was held Saturday, May 12 at the Bandera Middle School. About 350 Hill Country folks attended, including ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=55 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=55 Brian Bartos, P.E. recently began working at Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) as the Manager of Engineering, a new position. Bartos will o... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=54 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=54 Over 2,200 Member accounts around the Kerrville area were affected by a power outage from about 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. Areas ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=53 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=53 BEC turned on its new outage call management system just in time to handle the huge influx of calls from the damage brought by the ice storm that ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=52 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=52 A Letter of Thanks   A number of members of Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) were affected by outages during the recent ice storm.  I... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=51 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=51 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC), will be refunding in excess of $857,000 over the next three months. The Lower Colorado River Authority (... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=50 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=50 BEC and Sid Peterson Memorial are teaming up to put on a health fair for everyone in the Hill Country. It will be held at the new BEC main office ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=49 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=49 The BEC Leakey office is hosting the Community Toy Drive for the Leakey and Utopia areas.  BEC has to have the toys by December 15. Drop off ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=48 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=48 Merry Christmas. If you need to make a payment on those days you can pay by credit card through the internet or leave your payment in the after ho... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=47 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=47 Santa Claus will be at each of the three BEC offices.Comfort Office Dec. 18, 2006 noon 5 p.m.Leakey Office Dec. 20, noon 5 p.m.Bandera Office Dec. 2... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=46 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=46 BEC is collecting school supplies for area children who can not afford to buy them on their own. There are donation stations set up at each of the... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=45 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=45 The state power grid operator, ERCOT, is predicting a high level of demand for electricity today, and the Public Utility Commission has issued a "... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=44 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=44 June 9, 2006 The Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) board of directors recently selected Jack Wilson as a new board member to fill the une... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=43 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=43 BEC held an Open House and Health Fair at its new headquarters office in Bandera May 25. The event was a good success with 42 folks who took advan... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=42 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=42 May 2, 2006 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) members and some former members will receive in early May either a check or applied on the... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=41 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=41 BEC will hold its 67th Annual Membership Meeting May 13, at the newly remodeled Bandera Middle School (see map) in the cafetorium area. Registrati... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=40 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=40 Friday, April 21, around 11:35 a.m. a high voltage BEC line fell across highway 470 on the Utopia side of Seco pass blocking the roadway to traffi... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=38 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=38 At about 5:12 p.m. Monday, April 17, BEC turned out the lights in the Bandera area by tripping all breakers in the Bandera substation. The Texas p... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=39 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=39 (April 18, 2006) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) anticipates adequate generation for today's electricity demand barring unf... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=33 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=33 Bandera Electric Cooperative would like to apologize to any of its members who were unable to reach BEC by telephone on Saturday, February 25.&nbs... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=104 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=104 02/22/2006 Recently, some landowners in the Medina Lake area may have received a letter from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and CPS E... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=36 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=36 (Began Jan. 2006) You can now pay your BEC electric bill online! The system will allow a member to see their bill and pay it online anytime day ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=35 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=35 Identity theft is a real concern today. It is essential for Members to know they can trust us to take every reasonable precaution to keep informat... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=34 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=34 Lee E. Boulden, who served as a director at Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) for over eleven years, passed away January 17, 2006. Boulden, age 7... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=31 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=31 What's below:Update Oct. 10Update Oct. 4Update Oct. 3Update Sept. 30Update Sept. 29Update Sept. 28Update Sept. 27Update Sept. 26 Monday, Oc... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=30 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=30 A Huge Success     Residents and visitors in the Hill Country showed up in force at the BEC main office in Bandera on Saturday, Se... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=29 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=29 BEC collected over $1,500 in donations from folks in the area over the past few days. We gave all the money to The Salvation Army in Kerrville on ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=28 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=28 BEC released contract crews so that the workers could go to the devastated area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The crews work for Pike and are ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=27 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=27 On Sunday, August 28 at about 11:50 p.m. protective equipment in the BEC Turtle Creek substation opened, creating an outage for all 2,239 folks se... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=26 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=26 BEC introduced its new Choose To Renew program at the Annual Meeting. The Choose To Renew program is a renewable energy purchase plan where Membe... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=21 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=21 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc (BEC) sees a bright future in our young citizens and BEC believes in supporting youth programs. For over twenty ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=25 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=25 A good crowd of about 250 Members attended the Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc.  66th Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 14, 2005.&nbsp... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=24 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=24 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) members and some former members will receive in late April either a check or refund on the electric bill.... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=23 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=23 BEC was part of the first annual Bandera Relay for Life event to raise research money for the American Cancer Society April 2 3. There were 22 emp... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=22 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=22 BEC will be hosting a blood drive on April 27, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Bandera office. Anyone 17 years or older, who weighs at lea... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=37 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=37 What's below: New BEC Building CompleteBuilding Nears CompletionPart of Building Now Has PowerInterior Walls Taking Shape Building Progress Con... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=18 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=18 Posted 2/3/2005 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) reminds its members and the public that electricity can be dangerous. On January 29, NBC ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=20 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=20 Posted 2/2/2005 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) announced recently that it will begin using a new logo immediately. The new graphic ret... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=16 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=16 All BEC offices have set up containers to collect monetary donations for victims of the deadly Tsunami. The donations will be given to the America... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=17 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=17 Posted 12/20/2004 BECs Leakey branch office this year sponsored the second annual toy drive benefiting the Leakey and Utopia areas. The Coopera... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=15 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=15 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. offices will be closed December 24, 27 and 31 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Coopera... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=14 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=14 (The following was featured in the local section of the Bandera Electric Cooperative December edition of Texas Co Op Power magazine.) This time o... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=13 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=13 Santa Claus was in BEC's Bandera office on Dec. 15  to hear what area kid's had in mind for Christmas gifts. A good group of area kids enjoye... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=11 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=11 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. is sending out new bills in the next few days to replace the October 2004 bill that you recently received. The ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=12 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=12 October 19, 2004, Utopia, Texas Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. District 5 Director Roger Swift of Vanderpool recently presented the Utopia V... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=19 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=19 Posted 10/11/2004 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the Bandera County Helping Hand Center are working together to collect coats and blank... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=10 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=10 The look and arrangement of the information on the Bandera Electric Cooperative monthly billing statement will change beginning in October 2004. A... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=9 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=9 (See related photographs) The five man Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BEC) crew that has been working to restore power after Hurricane Ivan... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=8 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=8 (See related photographs) Power restoration continues in the hard hit Baldwin EMC area of Alabama east of Mobile where the Bandera Electric Co... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=7 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=7 Bandera Electric's Ivan outage restoration crew continues their long hours of work in the Baldwin EMC service area of Alabama near Bay Minette in ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=6 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=6 The five Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. line workers that went to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Ivan are in the Baldwin EMC se... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=5 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=5 The five BEC line workers that are restoring power in the wake of Hurricane Ivan moved from Mississippi to Alabama today. They are now working in ... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=2 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=2 Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. had the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center bus in the parking lot of its office at 3172 Highway 16 on Monday... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=4 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=4 The BEC crew that left to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Ivan reports that they are at work clearing a three phase line out of Luceda... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=3 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=3 Bandera, Texas Four Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. vehicles and five line workers headed for Mississippi on Thursday, Sept. 16. The group wa... http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=1 http://www.banderaelectric.com/news.php?id=1 See photographs of equipment involved in outage and power restoration Note: Bandera Electric will have to take a short outage when the damaged tra...