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Valley Rural Energy Services: Learn More About VRES  
Toll-free: 800-432-0680 | Pay-by-phone: 866-999-4591
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

HIC Number PA130865

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Fees

Fees Table

Effective April 1, 2022

Type of Fee Amount Notes
Account processing fee $25 This fee is required from all consumers desiring electric service with the cooperative. It is not refundable.
Security deposit $200 A security deposit is required from all consumers applying for electric service. The deposit will be refunded upon establishment of credit according to the cooperative's policy guidelines. Otherwise, this deposit is refundable when you stop receiving service, or it can be applied to your final bill.
Meter test fee $50 This amount is refunded if the meter proves to be inaccurate by 2 percent or more.
Collection fee $25 If it is necessary for a co-op employee to drive to the member's property to collect payment, a collection fee will be added for each trip.
Disconnect fee $25 This fee is charged when an account is disconnected due to delinquency or when any meter is disconnected and reconnected under the same account name.
Reconnect fee $25 This fee is charged when any meter is disconnected and reconnected under the same account name.
Delinquent reconnect fee $60 This fee is charged when an account is reconnected after disconnection due to delinquency.
Returned check fee $45 This fee is charged when a check is returned for insufficient funds.
Late payment penalty 3.0% or
$5 minimum
This amount is charged on any outstanding balance.

If crews are called out for a problem that is found to be the member's and not the cooperative's responsibility, the member will be charged labor and mileage costs for the trip.

Line Extension Fees (Aid to Construction)

Please call for pricing and to schedule an appointment with a staking engineer to field inspect your location.

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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

 

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

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

 

HIC Number PA130865

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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
      • Whole Home Surge Protection
      • Home Energy Audits
      • CFL Disposal
      • 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
      • 2022 Recipients
      • 2021 Recipients
      • 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
    • Storm Center
    • 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