Current members will see a credit on their May electric bill
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will return more than $11 million in capital credits in 2025, an increase of $747,000 over last year. Bluebonnet’s members will see a reduction on their May electric bill as a result of the capital credits approved by the Board of Directors during its April meeting.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative awarded scholarships to 160 graduating high school seniors across the cooperative’s 14-county service area, totaling $400,000. The $2,500 Scholarships of Excellence will help these students achieve their goal of earning a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree or a trade-and-technical certificate.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $18,123 grant to the Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department for a new generator. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left, are Kyle Merten, Bluebonnet's Brenham-area community representative; Robert Mikeska, Bluebonnet Board secretary/treasurer; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA board member; Josh Roman, treasurer and firefighter; John Burleson III, fire chief; and Kate Ramzinski, LCRA regional affairs representative.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $23,819 grant to the Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department for new vehicle extrication tools. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kyle Merten, Bluebonnet's Brenham-area community representative; Robert Mikeska, Bluebonnet Board secretary/treasurer and member; Margaret D.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $17,710 grant to the Blue Volunteer Fire Department for a new emergency generator and fuel tank. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kate Ramzinski, LCRA regional affairs representative; Sherry Murphy, Bluebonnet's Giddings-area community representative; Russell Jurk, Bluebonnet Board member; Ward Taylor, VFD assistant fire chief; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter and Matthew L.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $24,400 grant to the Bastrop County First Responders for emergency equipment. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Tom Oney, LCRA chief people officer and executive vice president of external affairs; Gregory Klaus, Bastrop County judge; Matthew L. “Matt” Arthur and Margaret D.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to 63 local fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative’s 14-county service area.
“These departments serve everyone in our communities, answering the call every day, around the clock,” said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “Our line workers and control center operators work closely with firefighters and first responders during emergency events, which is critically important to keeping people safe.”
SCAM ALERT: Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted scams.
These fraudulent activities include scammers posing as Bluebonnet representatives both over the phone and in person, making false claims about account issues and high billing errors, and claiming to sell solar energy systems.
LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative representatives award a $25,000 grant to the Fayetteville Community Center Group for construction of an arts and cultural center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $20,371 grant to St. John 19th Body for a new septic system and restrooms at its civic center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program.