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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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Residential Rates

Effective with bills generated on or after January 31, 2023

Basic Charges

Charge Rate
Basic monthly charge $30.00
Energy charge per kilowatt-hour (kWh) $0.1145 per kWh

Excluding any purchased power adjustment, sales tax, or other fees or charges, a residential member who uses 750 kWh per month will receive a bill of $115.88 per month, while one who uses 1,000 kWh per month will receive a bill of $144.50 per month.

Refer to the Definitions page for explanations of these charges.

Non-Basic Charges

Area Lights Available For Installation

The following equipment is available for installation and maintenance.

Size of Light Monthly Rate
55 Watt light-emitting diode (LED) $10.50
151 Watt light-emitting diode (LED) $14.00

Area Lights No Longer Available For Installation or Maintenance

The following equipment is no longer available and will no longer be maintained. If a light must be replaced, it will be changed to a 55 or 151 Watt LED fixture.

Size of Light Monthly Rate
40 Watt light-emitting diode (LED) $10.50
138 Watt light-emitting diode (LED) $14.00
185 Watt light-emitting diode (LED) $15.00
100 Watt high pressure sodium $10.50
150 Watt high pressure sodium $13.00
250 Watt high pressure sodium $14.00
400 Watt high pressure sodium $15.00
100 Watt mercury vapor $9.00
175 Watt mercury vapor $11.00
250 Watt mercury vapor $15.00
400 Watt mercury vapor $19.00

Additional Area Lighting Fees

  • If an area light requires a separate pole or post, the consumer will be charged an additional fee of $2 per month for each pole or post.
  • If an area light requires a separate transformer, the consumer will be charged an additional fee of $4.50 per month.
  • If a member requests that an area light be moved, that member will be responsible for the costs of the relocation.

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For answers to some frequently asked questions about the rates, view the FAQs About Rates page.

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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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    • Penn Lines
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  • 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
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