Medina EC has work in the areas listed below. When possible, members receive prior notification via email or call depending on the scope of the work. 

Pole Replacements

• Hondo: AMP Utility Company
• Bigfoot: AMP Utility Company and Greenstone

Pole & Equipment Inspections (Ground and Aerial)

Inspections may be completed by ground and aerial devices such as drones as a means collect data on the pole and wire locations and heights/clearances of the existing infrastructure, while also collecting topography data of the terrain.

• Laredo / Botines: Osmose - Through December
• Bigfoot: M&S Engineering
• Moore: M&S Engineering
• Randado / Rio Grande City substations: (SEnergy) - Through July
• Ferris: Davey Tree - Through November
• Crystal City: Davey Tree - Through November
• Sabinal: Davey Tree - Through November
• Leona: Davey Tree - Through November
• Montell: Davey Tree - Through November

Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Work

You can learn more about our vegetation management program and find a map of the current work locations here.

Work consists of trimming trees for line clearance, brush removal, and  treating regrowth and brush in the area utilizing appropriate herbicide(s). All Medina EC contractors have letters showing that they are an approved contractor along with the dates of the work. If you see someone suspicious, do not hesitate to ask them for their credentials.

Contractors and work areas are listed below:

• Pearsall East - Pannell Co. - Through September
• Sabinal South - Squared Away Energy - Through September
• Dilley North - Pannell Co. - Through September
• Dilley South - Pannell Co. - Through September
• Cotulla North - Pannell Co. - Through November
• Derby West - Pannell Co. - Through November
• Moore West - Squared Away Energy - Through November
• Salineno - Pannell Co. - Through December
• Bigfoot South - Cedar Beetle - Through December

Line Upgrades/Rebuilds

• None at this time

Circuit Patrol 

This project aims to inspect all circuits on our system as a proactive measure to identify and fix problems before they lead to power outages. Projects are identified by their substation. Circuits are inspected by Medina EC personnel.

• None at this time

Planned Outages

Medina EC is working to accommodate projected growth and to improve our infrastructure to ensure reliable electric service. We recognize that outages are never convenient, but planned outages are sometimes necessary for our crews to safely complete work. When possible, Medina EC will send member notifications ahead of planned outages. 

• Seco/FM 462 N: September 29. You may see crews performing prep work on September 16.