SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY ELECTRIC

Modifies construction standards to include raptor protection on new utility structures, retrofits older poles after avian incidents, uses nesting deterrents, and relocates active bird nests to protect avian populations from utility infrastructure hazards.

Implements avian protection measures including raptor-safe construction standards on new utility structures, retrofitting older poles after incidents, using nesting deterrents, and relocating active nests when necessary in partnership with rehabilitators. Also conducts wildfire mitigation through vegetation management, asset inspections, equipment upgrades, community outreach, and technological improvements to reduce ignition risks.

Operates a charitable trust that collects rounded-up electric bill contributions from members to fund charitable projects within the service area.

Operates a charitable trust that collects voluntary, rounded-up contributions from members’ electric bills to fund community projects within the service area.

Offers members discounts on health and wellness, travel and entertainment, safety and security, local and national deals, and insurance. Includes access to discounted theme park tickets and hotel stays with savings up to 60% at top-tier hotels.

Partners with SafeElectricity.org to promote electrical safety among members, employees, and the public. Provides wildfire prevention and mitigation information via website and social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter.

Provides electricity to more than 60,000 services across approximately 4,100–4,200 miles of energized distribution lines, maintaining 32 substations and a service area of over 5,700 square miles. Operates and maintains a fleet of 187 vehicles and employs 161 workers to support delivery and infrastructure needs.

Provides electricity to over 60,000 services across approximately 4,100 miles of energized distribution lines, maintaining 32 substations and 187 fleet vehicles. This includes monthly meter reading, billing, and managing service connections and disconnections.

Partners with SafeElectricity.org to promote the safe use of electricity among its members, employees, and the public.

Provides free energy audits to members upon request to help them identify ways to improve energy efficiency.

Offers rebates for the installation of energy-efficient electric appliances, including $100 for electric storage water heaters and $500 for various all-electric and dual-fuel heat pump systems that meet specific efficiency standards.

Offers financial incentives for energy-efficient electric appliances, including $500 rebates for qualifying all-electric heat pump systems (package, split, and ductless), $200 for dual fuel systems, and $100 for electric storage water heaters meeting specific efficiency standards.

Reduced coal-generated energy from over 80% in 2016 to 26% in 2024, while increasing natural gas to over 40.7%, hydropower to 6.3%, and solar to over 12% of its energy mix, including a second large solar field with battery backup.

Reduced coal-generated energy from over 80% in 2016 to 25.1% in 2018 and 26% in 2024, while increasing natural gas, hydro, and solar. Expanded solar production to over 12% by adding a second large solar field with battery backup and increased hydropower through new contracts, including from Hoover Dam.

Provides free energy audits upon request via phone or email to help members identify opportunities for energy savings and efficiency improvements.

Offers a mobile application that enables members to pay bills, manage accounts, and receive real-time notifications. Also provides online access to account information and transaction history.

Reads meters and issues bills on a monthly cycle, offering online bill viewing and payment via credit card or bank account. Also imposes late charges, service disconnections, and additional deposits for overdue payments as specified in tariffs, and assesses fees for returned checks, failed drafts, and declined payments.

Offers members discounts on health and wellness, travel, entertainment, safety, security, and insurance through the Co-op Connections program, including discounted theme park tickets and hotel accommodations.

Allocates annual surplus revenues to member accounts as Membership Equity, which is retired approximately 25 years after allocation via checks or bill credits, and processes claims for deceased members' equity.

Allocates annual surplus revenues to member accounts as Membership Equity, which is retired approximately 25 years later via checks or bill credits. Processes claims for deceased members through submission of an Estate Retirement Form and maintains records for former members to issue retirement payments.

Offers a mobile application and online portal for members to pay bills, manage accounts, and receive real-time notifications, including viewing bills and making payments via credit card or bank account.

Installed solar shade structures at all area schools through the SSVEC Solar for Schools project, allowing schools to retain the electricity generated for their own use.

Installs solar shade structures at all area schools through the SSVEC Solar for Schools project, allowing schools to retain the produced electricity.

Offers a surge protection program with a 36-month lease, $79.95 start-up fee, and $8.95 monthly charge, including installation of a whole-house surge protection device at the meter and provision of four plug-in modules. Supports members through the claim process, removes and ships units when needed, and delivers starter kits upon installation.

Offers a surge protection program with a lease option, including installation of a whole-house surge protection device at the meter, four plug-in modules, and assistance with surge damage claims.

Implements wildfire mitigation programs, including vegetation management, asset inspection and maintenance, equipment upgrades, and community outreach, to reduce the potential for utility-caused ignitions.

Sponsors six high school juniors annually for all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C., and awards thirty $3,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors in its service area.

Participates in the Y.O.U.T.H. program developed by the Cochise County Sheriff's Department to support youth development and community engagement.

Participates in the Your Organization of Utilities To Help (Y.O.U.T.H.) program developed by the Cochise County Sheriff's Department.

Sponsors six high school juniors annually for all-expense-paid trips to Washington, DC, and awards thirty $3,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors in the cooperative’s service area.

Participates in a voluntary federal program with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services to track power-related avian injuries and fatalities, aiming to develop prevention strategies.

Participates in a voluntary federal program with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services to monitor and track avian injuries and fatalities related to power infrastructure, using data to develop prevention strategies.

Provides free marketing to enrolled retailers and service providers by featuring them in bill inserts, cooperative newsletters, and Currents magazine.

Provides free marketing to enrolled retailers and service providers by featuring them in SSVEC bill inserts, cooperative newsletters, and Currents magazine.