Big Bear Lake, CA, March 28, 2014 – Telephone scammers have been trying to swindle utility customers in Big Bear in recent weeks. Bear Valley Electric Service says several customers--mostly small business owners--have been called by people posing as BVE representatives. The callers try to pressure customers for their credit card numbers and other personal information to avoid … [Read more...] about Telephone Scam Strikes Big Bear
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Get Help With Weatherization & Utility Bills
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 17, 2013 - HEAP Utility Assistance and Home Weatherization services are once again available in the Big Bear Valley. Representatives of the County program will be at Bear Valley Electric Service (42020 Garstin Drive) on December 18 to help qualifying residents register to receive hundreds of dollars in credit towards gas or electric bills, firewood, … [Read more...] about Get Help With Weatherization & Utility Bills
Energy Efficiency Means Cash
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 25, 2013 - Bear Valley Electric Service is giving its customers plenty of incentive to increase their energy efficiency, through its Business Lighting Rebate Program. BVES recently gave the Bear Valley Unified School District a rebate for nearly $18,900 to help offset the costs of installing new energy-efficient CFL lighting that will cut lighting … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency Means Cash
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
Big Bear Valley, CA October 10, 2013 - The Big Bear Valley experienced a widespread electricity outage Wednesday night, due to a tree limb falling on a 34.5 Kv power line near the intersection of Park Avenue and Eureka Drive. At the time, the area was experiencing high wind gusts in excess of 50 mph and being blanketed with 2 to 3 inches of heavy, wet snow. The outage … [Read more...] about Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
Electric Bills Will Decrease Slightly in Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 2, 2013 - The expiration and reduction of two surcharges will allow Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) to pass on over $1,200,000 in savings to its customers each year. For the average full-time, residential customer, that means a savings of $4 per month. As of May 2013, BVES was able to reduce the California Renewable Portfolio Standard surcharge … [Read more...] about Electric Bills Will Decrease Slightly in Big Bear