BCEC Blog

Bowie-Cass Delegates Shine at ETREYS 2026

Ten students representing Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative joined more than 100 of their East Texas peers June 8-12 for the 2026 ETREYS at ETBU.

East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Northeast Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Announce Merger

Combined organization will enhance reliability, reduce costs, & strengthen service to more than 400k rural consumers across East Texas and Louisiana

Rate Adjustment Phase 2- Effective April 1, 2026

Be Ready for Storm Season

Preparedness if the BEST Defense.

Storm Watches vs. Warnings

2026 ETREYS Youth Camp

⚡ Leadership. Adventure. Opportunity. See how ETREYS can spark something great for your student.

1/27/26 AFTERNOON UPDATE

1/27/26 MORNING UPDATE

1/26/26 EVENING UPDATE

1/26/26 AFTERNOON UPDATE

1/26/26 MORNING UPDATE

1/25/26 EVENING UPDATE

1/25/26 AFTERNOON UPDATE

1/25/26 MORNING UPDATE

1/24/26 EVENING UPDATE

1/24/26 AFTERNOON UPDATE

1/24/26 MORNING UPDATE

Warming Stations as of January 23, 2026

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Current Grid Conditons 1/23/26

SPP is issuing a Conservative Operations Advisory for the entire SPP Balancing Authority (BA) area, effective Saturday, January 24, at 12:00 a.m. CT until an anticipated end time of Monday, January 26, at 12:00 p.m. CT. Conservative Operations Advisories are considered stable operating conditions and do not require the public to conserve energy or take any action. They are issued by SPP, acting as the region's BA, to raise awareness among its member utilities, load-responsible entities, and transmission and generation owners and operators of the need to mitigate potential reliability risks by operating more conservatively than under normal conditions.

Fuel Your Knowledge Before Powering up a Generator

Before you grab your portable generator to use it for backup power, there are important lifesaving safety steps you should know. It is best to familiarize yourself with how to use a generator properly before needing one.

BCEC Prepares for Winter Storm

A strong winter storm is expected to move through Northeast Texas this weekend (January 23–25, 2026), bringing cold temperatures and the potential for hazardous conditions. Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative is closely monitoring forecasts and preparing crews and equipment in case of outages.

Plan Ahead to Stay Safe: Winter Weather Edition

Winter weather is predicted for this weekend, January 23-25, 2026. Plan ahead now, to stay safe later!

Five Tips to Reduce Wildfire Risks

BCEC Annual Meeting Set for October 10, 2025!

Youth Tour 2025 Recap

ETREYS 2025 Recap

2025 Scholarship Winners

Upcoming Changes to Card Fees

Protect You, Your Neighbors, & Your Community: Prevent Grass and Brush Fires

3/7/25 Evening Update

3/7/25 Afternoon Update

3/7/25 Morning Update

3/6/25 Evening Update

3/6/25 Afternoon Update

3/6/25 Morning Update

3/5/25 Evening Update

Help Prevent Copper Theft

Thieves sometimes think of it as a crime that won’t hurt anybody. The truth is that tampering with electrical equipment or attempting to steal copper can harm many people.

3/5/25 Afternoon Outage Update

3/5/25 Morning Update

3/4/25 Evening Update

3/4/25 Noon Update

Severe storms have caused significant damage across our service territory. BCEC crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to all affected members. **This WILL be a MULTI-DAY Outage!** Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Rate Change Notice– Effective April 1, 2025

Members are invited to attend a Public Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Morriss Building at 117 North Street, Douglassville, TX, to discuss upcoming changes to our rate classes and Customer Charge.

Beginner’s Guide to the Grid

1/10/25 Morning Outage Update

2024 Annual Meeting Recap

86th Annual Meeting set for October 11th

EPA’s Power Plant Rule Threatens Electric Reliability

Be Cautious of 3rd Party Solar Companies

AECC Announces Plans for 900 MW Gas Plant in Naples, TX.

Fight Back Against Scams

10 Things You Might Not Know About Power Restoration- A Message from the Manager

Safety Tips for Before, During, & After the Storm

Don’t Get Caught in a Storm

Winter Storm Heather- Extreme Temps Drive Energy Usage

A word from BCEC General Manager, Mark Boyd, on the impact of Winter Storm Heather.

How Extreme Winter Weather Impacts Reliability

Understanding the impact of winter weather on energy demand is crucial for maintaining a reliable power supply.

BCEC Preparing for Storms

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative is preparing for severe storms set to hit the utility service’s territory during the late evening of Thursday, January 11, and early morning of Friday, January 12, 2024.

New Year, New Bill Format!

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative introduced a new bill design in January of 2024.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Posting of the USDA Statement of Non Discrimination

NRECA Files Comments Against EPA Power Plant Proposal

NRECA CEO Jim Matheson issued a statement as the association filed comments in opposition to EPA’s proposed rule to further regulate power plant emissions.

BCEC Welcomes Dupree & Granberry to the Board of Directors

The Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative Board of Directors recently appointed Carla Dupree and Shep Granberry to fill the seats vacated by the passing of David Frost and Larry Wells. They both will be representing members who reside within Cass County.

8 Questions to Consider Before Installing Rooftop Solar

The benefits of installing rooftop solar panels may seem like a no-brainer, but the reality is not every home (and homeowner’s situation) is always right for solar.

Thank You, City National Bank of Naples!

July 20th, 2023, after our monthly safety meeting, City National Bank of Naples treated our employees to a fabulous meal.

June 2023 Storm Recovery

As you all know, we had three severe and damaging storms over six days, beginning with an EF2 tornado. Each of these storms alone would have posed significant challenges, but the combined impact made the task an immense undertaking.

Stay Safe During and After a Severe Storm

See tips to help you stay safe during and after a severe storm.

Outage Restoration 101- A Message from the General Manager

When storms come along like the ones we experienced yesterday, we are all awed by the power of Mother Nature, and as soon as we get over the shock, we immediately start asking questions.

Get Ready Before Severe Weather Strikes

Take the time to make plans with your family to be ready for any foul weather that might come your way.

Remembering David H. Frost

A message from General Manager Mark A. Boyd in remembrance of David H. Frost.

Why Are Heat Pumps Less Efficient in Extremely Cold Temperatures?

When temperatures drop like that, some heating systems, such as heat pumps, either don’t work well or work double time to keep up with the thermostat.

How Natural Gas Prices Affect Electric Bills

The Energy Information Administration expects wholesale prices for natural gas to be higher this winter than last winter, leading to higher retail prices.

Stay Safe and Warm This Winter

As the colder months hit, many of us are unprepared for Old Man Winter’s potential wrath.

Five Ways to Fight the Winter Chill and Save Energy

High winter bills are never fun. Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative is here to help you find ways to manage your home energy use and keep winter bills in check.

Contractors Are on the Right of Ways!

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative has begun a 2-year project with C.T.& T. Engineering to acquire G.P.S. coordinates for all of our power poles.

Linemen Receive Good Samaritan Award

Recently two of our linemen, Jake Aldridge and Colin Waldrop were awarded the Good Samaritan Award from Texas Electric Cooperatives Loss Control.

The General Manager’s Annual Meeting Message

An Annual Meeting Message to the Cooperative, from General Manager Mark Boyd

September 2021 E-Bill Contest Winners!

Congratulations toBilly King of Naples,Pam Coe of Redwater, and William Futch of Lone Star, winners of $100 electric credits for recieving their bill by E-Bill.

Congratulations to Our 2021 Scholarship Winners!

Bowie-Cass Scholarships were awarded to five students.

Cold Temperatures Brought Record Electricity Usage

Record breaking cold temperatures in the Bowie-Cass service area caused record setting electricity usage as members tried to stay warm. 

Bowie-Cass Crew Helps Restore Power to Hurricane Damaged Louisiana Cooperative

BCEC traveled to Louisiana to help Beauregard Electric Cooperative restore service following hurricane Delta.

Remembering the Gentleman of the Board Room

In remembrance of Glen Ragland, who represented Morris County on the Board of Directors of Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative for 23 years.

A New, Easier to Read Bill Design

Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative introduced a new bill design in June of 2020.