Who we are

We’re proud to be the cooperative that illuminated the Texas Hill Country more than 80 years ago. Everything we do, we do with pride and care for the communities we serve. From the lineworkers who keep the lights on, to the member relations agents who answer the phones and lend a helping hand, PEC employees are proud to carry on the legacy that a young Lyndon B. Johnson started so many years ago.

A message from the CEO

"I have been repeatedly amazed at the pride our employees take in serving our members. It’s incredibly inspiring, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to lead such a wonderful organization full of people striving for excellence."

Julie C. Parsley, Chief Executive Officer

A culture of community

We believe that power is more than just a product, it’s a way of life, and we aim to be more than just a utility. As an employee, you’ll have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve through volunteering and programs like PEC United Charities, which donates employee contributions to area nonprofits. PEC even provides employees with dedicated volunteering hours, so you can do good without having to use your paid time off.

As a cooperative, PEC also supports local communities through scholarships, grants, sponsorships, and much more — so you’ll always have good reason to be proud of where you work.

A legacy of light

The history of PEC, now more than 80 years old, is closely linked with the history of the American cooperative: a story of neighbors helping neighbors and communities coming together to create a brighter future.

In 1937, Lyndon B. Johnson ran for Congress on the promise he would bring electricity to his district. As a congressman, he successfully lobbied President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Rural Electrification Association to award the newly incorporated Pedernales Electric Cooperative a loan to build its first 1,800 miles of electric lines. Local rancher E. Babe Smith canvassed the hill country and signed up about 3,000 families for the service.

When we set our first pole in 1939, we put down roots in a region — and a nation — that was growing into its best self. Today, as a cooperative working alongside more than 900 other cooperatives nationwide, we’re helping carry on that promise.

History timeline of PEC »

A legacy of light

The history of PEC, now more than 80 years old, is closely linked with the history of the American cooperative: a story of neighbors helping neighbors and communities coming together to create a brighter future.

In 1937, Lyndon B. Johnson ran for Congress on the promise he would bring electricity to his district. As a congressman, he successfully lobbied President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Rural Electrification Association to award the newly incorporated Pedernales Electric Cooperative a loan to build its first 1,800 miles of electric lines. Local rancher E. Babe Smith canvassed the Hill Country and signed up about 3,000 families for the service.

When we set our first pole in 1939, we put down roots in a region — and a nation — that was growing into its best self. Today, as a cooperative working alongside more than 900 other cooperatives nationwide, we’re helping carry on that promise.

History timeline of PEC >>

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