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. Electricity companies must regularly report the number of customers signed up for their services to government agencies. In the most recent report the provider disclosed a total of 24,837 customers receiving electricity from the company. Approximately 0.03% of these customers are industrial properties, 5.96% are commercial customer accounts and 94.01% are residential properties. On average, Bear Valley Electric's patrons spend 34.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 11.50% above the state's average rate of 30.62 cents, resulting in the supplier ranking 56th out of 60 suppliers in California for lowest average electricity price. The company sold 138,183 megawatt hours in 2023 by way of traditional retail sales. During the same timeframe, the company generated 1,563 megawatt hours in power production plants owned by the provider and procured 156,001 megawatt hours via wholesale electricity channels.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Bear Valley Electric is $105.08 per month. Customers of the company pay 38.36% less compared to the rest of the state. Electricity production facilities owned by the company use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 1,865 megawatt hours. They rank 48th out of 65 suppliers in the state. The provider currently does not generate their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell it to end consumers. Based on customer count, Bear Valley Electric is the 580th largest company out of 3530 providers in the United States.
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 16.72% of the electricity that they generate. This percentage of electricity lost gives them a rank of 1433rd best out of 3530 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 January.
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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
Bear Valley Electric experiences an average of 1.88 power outages per customer per year. These outages last for an average of 114.5 minutes. Compare these numbers to the national averages of other suppliers at 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Bear Valley Electric is the 625th largest producer of electricity in the United States out of 3530 electricity suppliers, producing 1,865 megawatt hours.
Bear Valley Electric's production facilities generate 1,865 megawatt hours by burning natural gas.
Energy Loss
Bear Valley Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
27,859MWh
1433 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Bear Valley Electric's Power Outages
114.5 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.88 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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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 | 24,845 | 44,590,271 | 43 | 100% |
Bear Valley Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | 2,193,656 | 8 | 32.43 | $167.18/mo |
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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 34.14 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average California bundled rate of 30.62 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 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 $105.08, compared to the California average of $160.09 and the US of $160.09 for bundled service.
When will Bear Valley Electric power be restored?
Average outage times for Bear Valley Electric are around 114.504 minutes per outage.
What percentage of Bear Valley Electric's electricity is generated using renewable fuel sources?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Bear Valley Electric generate 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
Does Bear Valley Electric have a parent company?
Bear Valley Electric is owned by American States Water Company.
What is the phone number for Bear Valley Electric?
The Bear Valley Electric phone number is (800) 808-2837.
What percentage of Bear Valley Electric's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Bear Valley Electric generates 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Bear Valley Electric?
Bear Valley Electric's CEO is Paul Marconi.
