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

• Big Wells: Greenstone and LineTec

Line Upgrades/Rebuilds

• Dilley – Ledwig Ranch Road: LineTec

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. 

• Rio Grande City: LineTec

Pole & Equipment Inspections (Ground)

• Roma along 83: Source Electric (TxDot Project)
• Pearsall: M&S Engineering

Pole & Equipment Inspections (Aerial/Drone Inspections)

Aerial inspections are efficient ways to allow us to collect data on the pole and wire locations and heights/clearances of the existing infrastructure, while also collecting topography data of the terrain.

Planned Power 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 this outage is necessary for crews to complete the work.

• Big Wells: Voltage Conversion on April 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. You may see crews during the week of March 9 completing prep work.
• Hondo: Medina EC is beginning a project to upgrade electric lines in the Hondo area near SH 173 N and FM 2676 toward CR 343. You may see crews from M&S Engineering now through April 10 performing inspections.

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). Contractors and work areas are listed below:

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.

• Pearsall East - Cedar Beetle - Through March
• Bigfoot North Section B - Pannell Co. - Through March
• Bigfoot South - Cedar Beetle - Through November
• Cotulla North - Pannell Co. - Through November
• Derby West - Pannell Co. - Through November

Members with phone numbers and email addresses receive notifications prior to work beginning in their area. You may also call our office at 1-866-632-3532 and our staff will verify contractor locations.