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Magic Valley Electric Cooperative company history timeline

1937

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.

1945

On November 1, 1945, MVEC installed two-way radio systems in their service trucks.

1950

John Doedyns, MVEC’s Board President, presenting the first capital credit check paid by any electric cooperative in the Nation to member H.D. Aderhold on October 1, 1950.

1960

Since 1960, MVEC has shown compassion for the communities it serves.

1975

In 1975, MVEC installed data processing equipment consisting of an IBM system 3, Model 8 Computer.

1992

From the original 125 members, MVEC had grown to over 40,000 in 1992.

1998

December 10, 1998, Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Brownsville office.

1999

October 22, 1999, Ground Opening Ceremony for the Edinburg office.

2009

In 2009, MVEC joined South Texas Electric Cooperative (STEC) and transfered transmission and substation assets to diversify our fuel mix and distribute electricity at the lowest possible cost.

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1937
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