Archives FAQs

When will I see the change on my account?

Members receiving a monthly bill statement will see the change with January’s bill. Prepaid account rates will see the change at 12:00 p.m. [X]. On this day, the charge will include usage from the previous day and a one-time adjustment…

What is a cost of service study?

A Cost of Service Study (COSS) is a comprehensive analysis of a utility’s costs to deliver electric service. As a not-for-profit organization, SVEC operates at cost, meaning our goal is to maintain financial stability while providing reliable service—not to generate…

How is a rate change decision made?

As a cooperative, we operate differently from investor-owned utilities. We do not have outside investors or large profit reserves. Instead, we collect only what is necessary to maintain and expand our grid for the communities we serve. Most of our…

Manage Notifications

Notifications in SmartHub can email or text important information about your account, such as a reminder that your bill is due or if it’s past due. You tell SmartHub when and how to contact you. Some notifications even allow you…