Texas Co-op Power Magazine

Texas Co-op Power is a monthly magazine distributed to electric utility members across Texas, featuring articles on energy efficiency, community stories, local events, and news about public utilities. Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) participates in the magazine to connect with its customers, share important utility updates, promote local initiatives, and educate the community on energy-related topics.

March

Board Notes
Spring Break at the Lake
New BTU Administration Building
Preparing Your Garden for Spring
Spring into Energy Savings
Upcoming City of Bryan Events
Keep Water Local

February

Board Notes
Cupid's Guide to an Energy-Conscious Valentine's Day
Honoring Black Contributions to the Electric Industry
Winter Weather Myths & Facts
FREE Pet Microchip & Vaccine Event

January

Board Notes
Government-in-Action Youth Tour
New Year Energy Resolutions
BTU Spotlight: Flying Penguin Ice
City of Bryan Water Service Line Inventory Process

December 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Government-in-Action Youth Tour
- BTU Spotlight: Joe's Place
- 2025 BTU Kids Calendar
- BTU Partnership with KBTX Brings Weather Radar to Brazos Valley
- Water Conservation and Winter Protection
November 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Veterans Day
- The Ultimate Leftover: Energy Savings
- Holiday Decorating Safety
- PowerShare Program
- Holiday Event Schedule
October 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- General Manager Gary Miller Awarded TPPA Distinguished Service Award
- George Bush High School Public Service Scholarship
- Pickleball: A New National Pastime?
- City of Bryan and BCS Public Library System October 2024 Halloween Activities
- Keeping Our Community Powered: Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management
September 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- September is National Preparedness Month
- College Fire Safety
- BTU History
- Bryan’s Proactive Approach to Flood Preparedness
August 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Who Owns What?: Bryan Texas Utilities-Owned Equipment vs. Customer Equipment
- Summer Energy Tips
- Healthy Tips for Back to School
- Hullabaloo Music Fest
- Gameday Shuttle in Historic Downtown Bryan
July 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Lake Bryan Summer Bucket List
- BTU Spotlight: Employee Participates in Youth Stem Contest
- Low-cost Energy Tips
- City of Bryan General Election Calendar
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: July is Parks and Recreation Month
June 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Chill Out with Cool Energy Tips
- Hot Weather Safety Tips for Fun in the Sun
- Bryan Texas Utilities PowerShare Customer Donation Program
- TextPower® is now available to City of Bryan Water Customers
- City of Bryan Free Mosquito Dunks for Residents
- City of Bryan Summer Bucket List
May 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Texas’ Energy Star® Sales Tax Holiday, May 25 – 27
- May is National Safety Month
- BTU Spotlight: BCS Junk Removal
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Summer Event Schedule
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Pools Information
April 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- National Lineman Appreciation Day – April 18
- BTU Spotlight: Axis Pipe and Tube
- Stay Connected with TextPower from BTU
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Swim Lessons
- Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event – April 20
March 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- BTU 138kV West Loop Project:: A Transformative Journey
- How Much Does My Electricity Use Cost?
- Energize Your Spring Cleaning with Energy Tips
- Solar Myths
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: American Red Cross Certification Courses / We’re Hiring
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Blue Bunny Egg Hunt
- City of Bryan Open House
February 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- PowerShare
- Weathering the Storm: Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Planting Near Pad-Mounted Transformers
- Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium Ion Battery Safety
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Registration Underway for Start Smart Sports
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Sock Hop is March 8 for Ages 55+
January 2024
- Board Meeting Notes
- Youth Tour Applications are Open
- Texas Winter Energy Tips
- Smart Home and Smart Business
- Solid Waste Department: Proper Trash Disposal Rules and Guidelines, how to get rid of your Christmas tree, used oil and tire recycling
- Have questions about city services? Use Help Bryan
- Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event is April 20

December 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- 2024 Youth Tour Applications are Open
- 2024 BTU Kids Calendar Now Available
- Energy-Efficient Gifts
- Empowering Lives: BTU, Your Reliability Partner
- Community Development Department hosting free workshops for residents
- Free Microchip and Rabies Vaccination Events coming up in 2024
November 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- Veterans Day
- BTU: Generation Department
- Festive and Frugal
- 2024 Youth Tour Applications are Open
- City of Bryan Holiday Activities Calendar
October 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- PowerShare
- Public Power Week
- Fire Prevention Week / 2023 Fire Prevention Poster Contest
- Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event
- City of Bryan’s United Way Fundraiser
- Halloween Activities
- Brazos County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Survey
September 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- What is RENEWability?
- Discover our Budget Billing Program
- September is National Preparedness Month
- New indoor tennis and multipurpose facility coming to Midtown Park
- Gameday Shuttle
August 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- What Matters Most: Reliability, affordability, stability and community
- BTU Distribution: Facts and Figures
- BTU Growth in 2022
- Energy Diversity / BTU and Statewide Rate Comparison
- Introducing Text Power text-messaging notification system
- Getting a building permit just got easier – online permitting
- Gameday Shuttle
July 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- BTU awarded RP3 Diamond Designation for fourth consecutive three-year term
- Exploring the Depths of Water Safety
- Hazards of Invasive Species in Texas Lakes
- SmartHOME makes sense
- New Outdoor Amenities at Midtown Park
- Bryan Animal Center: Adoptions, tags, microchips, lost and found – we can help with that
June 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- Move Over, Slow Down – It’s the Law
- BCS Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program
- Looking for a Job? City of Bryan is Hiring
- Bryan Parks and Recreation: Summer Fun: Aquatics Events and Drive-In Movie
- Hurricane Season Begins June 1
- How to Lower Energy Usage This Summer
May 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- Beat the Peak – Energy Usage
- Organize Cords for Safety’s Sake
- May is National Electric Safety Month
- Thinking about installing a Photovoltaic Solar System?
- Bryan Parks and Recreation Aquatics: Pools open May 28
- Lake Bryan: Five Reasons It Should Be on Your Summer Bucket List
April 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18
- Maintaining Efficiency
- Destination Bryan Texas
- BCS Library connects our community to a universe of knowledge and possibilities
March 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- Kiosks: Ways to Pay
- Heating and Cooling Tips for Manufactured Homes
- New Board Members: Buppy Simank and Andrew Nelson
- BTU: Legislative Functions
- Electrical Safety: Generators
- Bryan Parks and Recreation Aquatics schedules and events
February 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- BTU Loves Serving You
- Fish Habitat Restoration Project at Lake Bryan
- City of Bryan Mayor and City Council
- Groundbreaking: BTU Administration Building
January 2023
- Board Meeting Notes
- Youth Tour Applications Open
- BTU Spotlight: Powell Performance Horses, LLC
- Samson Solar / Invenergy
- Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
- Legends Event Center is Open

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