Pedernales Electric Co-op’s Board of Directors has ratified the cooperative’s first advisory panel comprised of members. These members will give the Renewable Generation Programs Committee a fresh and informed perspective, which will help PEC in its ongoing effort to be a responsible steward of the environment.

“This is a ground-breaking event for us at PEC,” said District 7 director and committee member Dr. Patrick Cox. “It is our organization’s intent to involve more members and to benefit from the knowledge that is out there in our service area. We are pleased to have this new committee focus on our commitment to energy efficiency, conservation and renewables.”

The three directors on the committee each appointed two members. District 2 director James Williams appointed Charles Hooks of Georgetown and Linda Kaye Rogers of Wimberley. Cox appointed Sue Barnett of Round Mountain and Karl Rabago of Austin. District 6 director Larry Lundaker, who also is the committee chairman, appointed Bret Raymis and Tom Smith, both of Austin.

“I am very impressed by the experience, education and passion that I hear from these nominees for the member advisory committee,” said Williams. “Congratulations and good luck, because we need your help.”