Bear Valley Electric
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About Bear Valley Electric
Bear Valley Electric provides electricity for Big Bear Lake, California and is an investor owned entity. The residential electricity price for consumers of Bear Valley Electric is, on average, 32.88 cents per kilowatt hour , which is higher than both the California and nationwide average prices of 29.62 and 15.76 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Roughly 142,433 megawatt hours were sold by the supplier to retail end users in 2022. Electricity production and wholesale power purchases made up 1.62% and 100.44%, respectively, of the total electricity sourced by the company. Power facilities the company owns produced 2,498 megawatt hours and an additional 154,896 megawatt hours were purchased via the wholesale electricity market. The revenue for the company in 2022 from electricity sales was $40,407,700, with 98.79% coming from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Bear Valley Electric is $99.42 per month. Customers of the company pay 34.08% less compared to the rest of the state. The company generates 412th megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels per year, making them 46th out of 65 suppliers in the state. Based on megawatt hours generated, Bear Valley Electric is the 626th largest out of 3526 suppliers in the nation. Customers of the company deal with 1.66 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 118.99 minutes.
Consumers of Bear Valley Electric can take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. Net metering allows private individuals to sell kilowatt hours back to their provider, which makes the purchase of solar and other electricity sources more financially viable.
Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity production business. Suppliers must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Bear Valley Electric recently reported a yearly loss of around 7.29% of the electricity that they generate. This percentage of electricity lost gives them a rank of 1277th best out of 3526 suppliers reporting energy loss in the US.
Bear Valley Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Bear Valley Electric residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
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Bear Valley Electric Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:American States Water Company
- Headquarters:42020 Garstin Drive
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
United States of America - CEO:Paul Marconi
Bear Valley Electric Contact
- Website:www.bvesinc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 808-2837
- Contact Page:www.bves.com
- Social Media:
Bear Valley Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bves.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 808-2837
- States Served:
- California
- Counties Served:
- San Bernardino County
- Major Cities Served:
- Big Bear City CDP
- Big Bear Lake
Quick Facts About Bear Valley Electric
As the 626th highest generator of electricity in the country, Bear Valley Electric produces 1,865 megawatt hours of electricity.
Bear Valley Electric produces 1,865 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas and ranks 326th out of 3526 companies in the nation for total natural gas output.
Energy Loss
Bear Valley Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
11,242MWh
1277 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Bear Valley Electric's Power Outages
118.99 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.66 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Bear Valley Electric Energy Makeup
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Bear Valley Electric Coverage Map
Bear Valley Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 24,755 | 40,876,076 | 39 | 100% |
Bear Valley Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | 2,193,656 | 7 | 30.37 | $153.37/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Bear Valley Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear Valley Power PlantBear Valley Electric (100.00%) | Big Bear Lake | CA | Natural Gas | 1,865 | 1,420,522.32 | 761.67 |
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Bear Valley Electric FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Bear Valley Electric customers?
Bear Valley Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 32.88 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average California bundled rate of 29.62 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.76 cents.
What is the average bundled bill for Bear Valley Electric customers each month?
Bear Valley Electric currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $99.42, compared to the California average of $145.54 and the US of $145.54 for bundled service.
When will Bear Valley Electric power be restored?
Bear Valley Electric's outages last, on average, around 118.993 minutes per outage.
Who is the CEO of Bear Valley Electric?
Bear Valley Electric's CEO is Paul Marconi.
What percentage of Bear Valley Electric's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Power plants owned by or associated with Bear Valley Electric generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Bear Valley Electric?
Bear Valley Electric's customer service phone number is (800) 808-2837
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Bear Valley Electric?
There is one power plant associated with or owned by Bear Valley Electric.
What company is Bear Valley Electric owned by?
Bear Valley Electric is a subsidiary of American States Water Company.
What percentage of Bear Valley Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Power plants owned by or associated with Bear Valley Electric generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
