Pedernales Electric Cooperative
| Company type | Nonprofit cooperative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric utility |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Headquarters | Johnson City , United States |
Area served | Central Texas |
Key people | Julie Caruthers Parsley (CEO) |
| Products | Electric power distribution |
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is a nonprofit rural electric distribution utility located in Johnson City, Texas, founded in 1938.
Recognized as the largest electric distribution cooperative in the United States, it is collectively owned by more than 300,000 members throughout Central Texas, covering an extensive service region. In 2020, the cooperative upgraded its electrical grid by incorporating a 2.25-MW / 4.5-MWh (2-hour) battery storage facility situated in Johnson City.
Leadership
Since 2017, Julie Caruthers Parsley has served as the chief executive officer of Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Before assuming this role, she was a partner at Parsley Coffin Renner law firm and held the position of Commissioner at the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Her expertise includes energy law and consulting services across Texas and the Southwest. Additionally, Parsley acted as Solicitor General of Texas, holds board certification in civil appellate law, and has taught appellate practice as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law.
Board of directors
PEC operates as a member-owned cooperative, where governance is conducted by a board elected by its members. Since 2016, elections have followed a single-member district system, with members casting votes every three years to select their district’s representative on the board.
See also
- Central Texas Electric Cooperative
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Texas Railroad Commission
- United States energy law