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Definitions

Listed below are several terms that might appear on your bill. Click a term to read its definition. Click the Expand All button to access all of the definitions at one time.

Basic Charges

Basic charges are the charges for generation/transmission and distribution that all customers must pay in order to retain electric service.

Basic Monthly Charge

The basic monthly charge is designed to partially cover the costs of installing and maintaining the electric system and related equipment. The charge is usually the same each month, no matter how much electricity is used.

Distribution

Distribution is the local wires, transformers, substations and other equipment used to distribute and deliver electricity from high-voltage transmission lines to consumers. Distribution charges are part of the basic charges on every customer's bill for delivering electricity from the electric distribution company to his or her home or business. These charges will vary according to how much electricity is used.

Generation (and Transmission)

Generation is the production of electricity from a power plant. Transmission is the interconnecting electric lines which move high voltage electricity from where it is produced to the point of distribution to customers. Generation/transmission charges are part of the basic charges on every customer's bill for producing electricity and transporting it from where it is produced to the point of distribution to customers. These charges depend on the terms of service between the customer and the supplier and will vary with the source of supply.

Generation Ownership Charge

This charge represents the cost of ownership of generation facilities.

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

A kilowatt-hour is the basic unit of electricity for which most customers are charged. It equals the amount of electricity used by ten 100-watt light bulbs during one hour.

Non-Basic Charges

Non-basic charges are charges for any category of service not related to basic services (generation/transmission and distribution).

Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA)

A purchased power adjustment is a temporary adjustment to the energy rate charged to consumers due to an unforeseen change in wholesale power costs. The adjustment may be applied when the cost of purchased power differs from the base kilowatt-hour price calculated into our present rates. The charge will vary according to how much electricity is used. Please see Purchased Power Adjustment page for more information.

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Main Address

Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

10700 Fairgrounds Road

PO Box 477

Huntingdon, PA 16652-0477

 

Phone Numbers

Telephone: 814-643-2650

Toll-free: 800-432-0680

Pay-by-phone: 866-999-4591

Fax: 814-643-1678

 

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Monday - Thursday

7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

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  • Home
  • Billing Info
    • View & Pay Bill
    • Residential Bill
    • Payment Options
    • SmartHub Overview
      • SmartHub for the Web
      • SmartHub for iOS
      • SmartHub for Android
    • Disconnection Policy
    • Rates
    • FAQs About Rates
    • Fees
    • Definitions
      • Purchased Power Adjustment
  • Member Info
    • The Cooperative Difference
    • Bylaws and Forms
    • Annual Report
    • Capital Credits
    • Directors and Districts
    • Member Meetings
    • Recent Posts
    • Penn Lines
    • Valley News
    • Scam Alerts
  • Programs & Services
    • Valley Rural Energy Services
      • Generator Sales and Installation
      • Generator Transfer Switches
      • Electrical Service Work
      • Water Heater Sales
      • Water Heater Rebates
      • Home Energy Audits
      • CFL Disposal
      • Smart Strip Surge Protectors
      • LED Light Bulbs
    • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
    • Community Service Grant Program
    • Co-op Connections Program
    • Demand Response
    • Educational Programs
    • For Kids
    • Golf Outing
    • Members Helping Members
    • Scholarships
      • 2020 Recipients
      • 2019 Recipients
      • 2018 Recipients
      • 2017 Recipients
      • 2016 Recipients
      • 2015 Recipients
      • 2014 Recipients
      • 2013 Recipients
      • 2012 Recipients
      • 2011 Recipients
      • 2010 Recipients
    • Youth Tour
  • Safety
    • Indoor Safety
    • Reporting an Outage
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    • Safety Quiz
    • Safe Electricity
  • Save Energy
    • Electric Shift
    • Energy Calculators
  • About Us
    • Contact Info
    • Offices and Hours
    • Service Territory
    • Job Openings
    • Legal Information
    • About Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Off-site Links
    • Site Map