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Station
Locations
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Hurricane Guide
June 1 marks the opening day of hurricane
season, MVEC wants to remind you to take
precautions. Here are tips you and your
family should practice to stay safe before,
during and after the storm.
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Storm Warnings
Terms to know.
Tropical Storm
Watch
Tropical storm conditions are
possible and may affect your
area within the next 48 hours.
Tropical Storm
Warning
Tropical storm conditions are
expected in your area within
the next 36 hours.
Eye
This is the clear center of the
storm that arrives with calmer
conditions. But remember, an eye
passing over you signals that
the storm is only half over.
Rain Bands
Bands coming off the cyclone
that produce severe weather
conditions, such as heavy rain,
wind and tornadoes.
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Partnerships
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Touchstone Energy
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is proud to be part of Touchstone Energy a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. By working together, Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to their 32 million member-owners every day.
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NRECA
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is a member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The national service organization is dedicated to representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.
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Forms
In order to make member, business
relations easier, simply download and print
any one of our appropriate PDF forms,
fill it out and send it in.
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In addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, we support a variety of charities, promote community and economic
development, and sponsor many local and regional events.
2020 Member Guide - English
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Become a Member
Application for Membership - English
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Application for Membership - Spanish
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Medical Necessity Program
Life Support System Request
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Solar & Wind Systems
Interconnection Checklist
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Distributed Generation Procedures & Guidelines
Manual for Members
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Application for Operation of Customer-Owned Generation
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Distributed Generation Application Packet (50kW & Under)
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Distributed Generation Application Packet (51kW to 700 kW)
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Engineering Department
Red Book Guide
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Our Cooperative
Welcome to the family.
Our Story
Cooperatives are independent, private and not-for-profit organizations owned by the members they serve. Cooperatives such as Magic Valley are rooted in the Cooperative Principles first established by the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers in 1844.
1930
An Independent
Spirit is Born
In 1937, a group of Rio Grande Valley farmers and
ranchers came together and acquire a loan under
the Rural Electrification Act (REA) to finance the
development of an electric cooperative. A loan in
the amount of $200,000 was approved, and
the Valley REA, which later became Magic Valley
Electric Cooperative (MVEC), was created in the
Rio Grande Valley.
1940
Communications
On November 1, 1945, MVEC installed two-way...
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Leadership &
Governance
Meet the Magic Valley family.
Board of Directors
Barbara S. Miller
President
District No.4: Mid-Valley Area,
Southeastern Hidalgo County,
South Harlingen Area and
Southwestern Cameron County
Rolando Alaniz
Vice-President
District No. 7: Southwestern
Hidalgo County, Mission Area
and North of McAllen
Douglas P. Martin
Secretary-Treasurer
District No. 6: Central Hidalgo
County, East of Edinburg
Frank A. Ferris
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
District No. 3: North Harlingen
Area, Northwest Cameron
County and East Central
Hidalgo County
Joshua L. Klostermann
Director
District No. 1: Kenedy, Starr,
and Willacy Counties and
Northern Hidalgo County
Dr. David S. Morales
Director
District No. 2: Brownsville Area,
Eastern Cameron County
Adrienne
Peña-Garza
Director
District 5: South Pharr
Nila Wipf
Director
District No. 3: North Harlingen
Area, Northwest Cameron
County and East Central
Hidalgo County
Management
Brian R. Acosta, MBA
General Manager
Cynthia Tovar
Executive Administrative
Assistant
Abraham Quiroga, MBA
Central Division Manager
Sonia Rangel
Services Division Manager
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About Us
Magic Valley has always been an integral
part of the Rio Grande Valley community.
Our Mission
To enhance people’s lives by safely providing the most reliable and affordable electric service by keeping our member’s best interest in mind.
You deserve low electricity rates and great customer service!
We are a not-for-profit, member owned cooperative dedicated to providing our members with the most reasonable electricity rates possible. Our rate structure is designed to clearly reflect the Cooperative’s delivery and power supply costs.
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Community-Driven
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MVEC Scholarship Program
Deadline December 7, 2023
MVEC Scholarship Program
Dedication to the communities we serve.
About the Scholarship
Magic Valley continues to support the youth of our area through the Scholarship Program for deserving high school seniors. Every year, we award seven scholarships to aspiring young men and women to help make their college dreams a reality.
Application Process
Please complete and return application to:
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Attn: Business & Employee Development
P.O. Box 267
Mercedes, TX 78570
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2022 Scholarship Recipients
Claudette Joe
Raymondville High School
District 1
Sophia Martinez-Badillo
Rivera High School at Brownsville
District 2
Ashley Galvan
Harlingen School of Health Professions
District 3
Michael Dylan Thomas
San Benito High School
District 4
Lauren Carrillo
Robert Vela High School
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Youth Tour
Program
Dedication to the communities we serve.
Youth Tour Program
Every year Magic Valley awards four Rio Grande Valley high school sophomores and juniors an all-expenses-paid trip departing from Austin to Washington, DC, to watch our government in action. The winners will join more than 120 other youth delegates from Texas on June 16-23 to experience two capitals.
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2019 Youth Tour Delegates
Brian Peña
Weslaco High School
Daisy Belmares
IDEA Weslaco
Jannelle Arnold
Harlingen High School
Maria Benavides
San Benito High School
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Safety
Awareness
Educating our community about electrical
safety is an important part of Magic Valley.
Safety Awareness
At Magic Valley, electrical safety is a top priority for our employees and the public. MVEC presents numerous safety programs throughout the year to audiences ranging from Pre-K students to adults.
If you’re a member of a civic club, senior citizen group, business organization, or educational institution within our service area and would like to know more about MVEC Electrical Safety Presentations, contact the MVEC Business & Employee Development staff at 1-866-225-5683 or info@magivalley.coop to request a presentation.
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