Based in Johnson City, Tx, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is the largest distribution electric co-op in the U.S., serving more than 1 million Central Texans.
We have refined our rolling service interruptions process. These outages are now happening for approximately 1.5 hours every 3 hours. We are doing what we can to provide some consistency for members experiencing these interruptions. This process is subject to change at any time.
(1/2) If you experiencing a service interruption, please be patient. PEC crews are working tirelessly to restore electric service as quickly and safely as possible. Extreme weather conditions along with state-grid-mandated service interruptions are slowing our response.
PEC employees are working to restore power, and crews from across the state and country are joining our restoration efforts. We are seeing a high volume of isolated outages, as well as downed lines and poles, making it difficult to estimate restoration times.
As we look back at the recent catastrophic
#WinterStorm
that caused millions of
#Texans
to lose power, we are incredibly proud of the job PEC
#lineworkers
and other crews did during this very trying time. See the
#storm
through their eyes. 💙👏👍
#PECproud
At this time, 99% of PEC members have power. There are currently no rotating service interruptions. If you have an outage, please report it by calling us at 888-883-3379 or via .
We’re excited to announce JP Urban is joining PEC Nov. 8 as our new EVP of External Relations. We look forward to the leadership and expertise he will bring to PEC and our membership.
#PECProud
Texas is operating under power emergency conditions and electric utilities — including PEC — have been directed to initiate temporary, controlled service interruptions. Learn more:
PEC crews are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore power across our service area. Rest assured we will not rest until all PEC members have power. Report your outage once via SmartHub or by calling 888-883-3379. More info here:
Some PEC members are experiencing extended outages. Please know, we won’t rest until all members have electric service. Unfortunately, we cannot say when power will be restored. We ask for your patience over the next few days while we continue to work through these challenges.
Thank you all for the support you have given to our crews and for your patience during this weather event. While there are still numerous outages to restore, the sun is out, and crews are making great progress. (1/2)
A huge THANK YOU to all our members for your patience and support during the
#WinterStorm
. Many community members showed extraordinary
#kindness
and
#gratitude
for our crew in blue as they worked tirelessly to restore power. Read more:
PEC crews continue to respond to multiple power outages across our service area due to ice accumulation in the Texas Hill Country. It is difficult to estimate restoration times, and some outages could extend into the evening today.
(2/2) We will not stop until all members have power, but know this is taking longer than normal. If you have not been affected, please reduce your energy use. Learn more at .
The PEC outage map has been restored. At this time, ERCOT has suspended rotating service interruptions; however, if conditions change, the directive could be reinstated. Read more:
We understand many of our members have been without power, some for an extended period of time. We also understand the frustration and want to explain the events that are causing the majority of these outages. Learn more in our latest message:
For your safety and theirs, we ask that the public not interfere with PEC lineworkers as they work to restore power across our 8,100 square mile service area. Rest assured, they will not stop until all members have power. Please report outages via SmartHub or call 1-888-883-3379.
UPDATE: ERCOT is out of emergency operations, and rotating outages have stopped. That means that if your power goes out or is out, it is a true outage, not a scheduled interruption. Please report outages by calling us at 888-883-3379 or via .
PEC and contract crews worked through the night and made significant progress. Restoration efforts continue today but because of the amount of substantial damage to the system (poles and lines down), repairs are taking longer.
Service interruptions could vary in length today. PEC is taking steps within its control to get these rolling outages on a more consistent schedule. We appreciate your patience. More information here:
Sunshine has finally arrived! As the snow and ice thaw, it could impact electric service. If your power flickers, read this first:
If you experience an outage, report it by calling 888-883-3379 or via .
Crews worked through the night to restore power and are now ahead of schedule. If your neighbor has power but you don't, check to see if your breaker is tripped. If not, they may receive electricity from a different feeder or transformer. (1/3)
Congratulations, Dripping Springs High School
@OneTigerNation
girls swim team, for winning your first-ever Class 5A State Championship! We’re
#PECproud
of you.
#FacesOfPEC
Weather-related outages and statewide mandated service interruptions are two reasons your power could be out. We are working diligently to get our members restored as quickly and safely as possible. Learn more:
(1/2) PEC, along with other utilities across Texas, is experiencing service interruptions due to peak demand on the statewide electric grid. This activity is expected to continue through most of the day.
(1/1) Service interruptions are highly likely today. Some of these outages may be extensive, lasting for hours, under the statewide directive. PEC and utilities across the state are participating in mandated service interruptions and...
(2/) We are hopeful that most members will have their power restored by end of day today. PEC is prioritizing the hardest-hit areas to get the most members back online.
members and we ask for continued patience as our crews work as quickly and safely as possible. In the event of an extended outage, we recommend having a backup plan. Call 911 if you have an emergency.
Outage Alert: We are experiencing multiple outages across our service area. PEC crews are working around the clock to restore service as safely and quickly as possible. Please visit for updates and restoration times.
Crews are continuing to make significant progress and will not stop until all our members are restored. We’re prioritizing the hardest-hit areas to get the most members back online. Find more detailed information about remaining outages here:
Go back to school with
#PEC
!
@HaysCISD
rep Angie Mendez visited our
#Kyle
District Office to accept more than 700 school supplies donated by PEC employees! A huge thanks to all of our employees who made the
#schoolsupply
drive a success! 👏👍
#PECproud
#givingback
UPDATE: 8:30 p.m. There are currently 200+ outages affecting 12,300+ meters in our service area. Please be patient as PEC crews are encountering extremely hazardous road conditions hampering their efforts to reach outages. Please visit for outage updates.
Outage Update 12:00 p.m. - There are multiple service interruptions across our service area. Please be patient as our crews are encountering icy conditions but are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore service. Visit for updates.
Meet 2019 Youth Tour winner Kenadee Stewart! She’s one of 10 PEC delegates, traveling to Washington, D.C., this summer to watch our government in action. Learn more about Kenadee and all our winners:
#YouthTour2019
PEC crews are making significant progress. Now that the weather has cleared up, we're evaluating damage and working through interference like trees and debris. We're prioritizing the hardest-hit areas to get the most members back online. (1/3)
Update: 6:20 p.m. - PEC crews have restored service to most of our members in Cedar Park and are working to restore our remaining members. Please visit for updates.
Please remember to move over and slow down for utility vehicles.
#UtilityVehicles
include
#PEC
bucket trucks with amber-colored lights and vehicles like police, fire, and emergency vehicles. Learn more:
Accumulating ice continues to affect PEC operations. Crews are working around the clock to restore service to all our members, but due to icy conditions, it’s difficult to estimate restoration times. Please make arrangements to ensure your safety.
LCRA transmission lines that feed PEC members in the Canyon Lake area are offline. LCRA and PEC crews are working to identify the cause of this malfunction. This may be an extended outage. Members are asked to prepare accordingly. Please visit for updates.
Outage update 11:00 p.m. - PEC crews have restored service to most of our members in Cedar Park and are working to restore our remaining members. Please visit for updates.
If you have been out of power for an extended period of time, consider going to a local warming center. Use extreme caution as road conditions remain hazardous. Find warming centers and other local resources here:
Please note if the map shows a large outage in your area, yours is likely included, and you do not need to submit multiple reports. If you need to confirm your outage has been reported, please call 888-554-4732. We will continue to work around the clock to restore service to our
UPDATE: 12:00 a.m. PEC crews will be working through the night to restore service to all our members. If you're experiencing an outage, please report it at or call 888-883-3379. Visit for updates. Thank you.
(2/2) There are also numerous outages unrelated to the statewide directive that have resulted from hazardous conditions. We are working to address our members’ needs as safely and quickly as possible and appreciate your continued patience. Updates: .
Our Home
#HolidayLights
contest is now open! Submit your light display by December 12 for your chance to win a $500 bill credit and more importantly — bragging rights! Sounds like someone you know? @ them and RT! Details here:
UPDATE: 4:00 p.m. PEC crews are working as safely and quickly as possible in hazardous conditions to restore power. There are currently 110+ outages, affecting 3,500+ meters across our service area. Visit for outage updates and estimated restoration times.
Ever wonder what it's like to be a PEC employee? Crew members from Cedar Park and PEC Youth Engagement Representative Celeste Mikeska stopped by Leander Middle School
@LeanderTigers
for career day to share their experiences. We're
#PECProud
of our crew in blue!
Though PEC crews are making incredible progress, they’re continuing to encounter hazardous debris and challenging terrain. These conditions, along with the widespread and substantial damage to the infrastructure, are resulting in prolonged outages for some areas. (1/3)
#PEC
District 2 Director Emily Pataki,
@RRCoC
President & CEO Jason Ball, PEC Community Engagement representatives Jared Fields and Diana Gonzales attended the chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet last night. PEC is proud to be part of the
@roundrock
community!
Thanks to quick thinking and the life-saving actions of
#PEC
Lineworker John Hert and
#MarbleFalls
Police Chief Glenn Hanson, Nita Leinneweber is able to share her story with us. Because not all
#heroes
wear capes, some wear
#hardhats
and
#badges
. More:
This
#PresidentsDay
, we honor President Lyndon B. Johnson for helping
#PEC
to become the nation’s largest electric cooperative. “Of all the things I have ever done, nothing has given me as much satisfaction as bringing power to the
#HillCountry
of Texas.” - LBJ
We’re turning on the PEC Holiday Lights tonight! More than 1.3 million lights will illuminate the majestic oaks at PEC's headquarters tonight. Experience the joy and wonder of the
#PECHolidayLights
, then walk over to Johnson City's Lights Spectacular.
SCAM ALERT: PEC members have received phone calls from people claiming to be PEC agents asking for payment and threaten to disconnect service within 15 minutes. PEC will never threaten immediate disconnection. (1/2)
UPDATE: 8:00 p.m. There are currently 120+ outages affecting 400+ meters in our service area. PEC crews will be working through the night to restore service to all our members. We appreciate and thank you all for your patience. Please visit for updates.
Something extraordinary happened this summer in
#SeguinTexas
. PEC’s rodeo team captured an astounding 18 trophies at the
#TexasLinemansRodeo
!! We are beyond proud and wish them luck as they compete at the
#InternationalRodeo
! 👏👍💪
The Texas Lineman's Rodeo is on!
#PEC
crews will be competing in events like the hurt man rescue, pole climb, and more. Let’s rodeo! 👏👍💪
#LetsRodeo
#TexasLinemansRodeo
The
#PEC
Board of Directors will hold its rescheduled meeting Friday, February 26, at 9 a.m. Consistent with COVID-19 guidelines, the meeting will be closed to the public. Members may submit comments online and view a livestream of the meeting. Details:
POWER OUTAGE CENTER: Keep up to date throughout the winter storm with real-time information on power outages, status of crews and estimated times of restoration at . Please report outages via the SmartHub app, or call 888-883-3379.
OUTAGE ALERT: There are multiple service interruptions across our service area. Crews are en route. If you're experiencing an outage, please report it via the SmartHub or online at . You may also call 888-883-3379. Visit for updates.
When
#springstorms
roll through our service territory, our crews jump into action. See how we restore power safely and quickly so that our members are not left in the dark: