As the weather warms up, it’s time to get outdoors! Here are some tips from outdoor expert, Scott Linden about how to have outdoor fun in the spring time. Avoid the Crowds The first few weeks of fair weather bring out hordes of hikers,...
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Welcome to Surprise Valley Electric

Surprise Valley Electrification Corp. is a private, non-profit rural electric cooperative owned by those it serves. Individuals receiving electric service from SVEC are member-owners of the cooperative. SVEC was formed to provide reliable electric service to the member-owners at the lowest rates possible. We currently have the lowest electric rates in California and among the lowest in Oregon and Nevada. We strive to have stable affordable rates and have only had one rate increase since 2001.

SVEC’s service territory extends north to Summer Lake, Oregon, south to Ravendale, California, west to Day, California and east to Vya, Nevada. The total area served is 7,650 square miles. We do not serve the towns of Alturas, Lakeview, Cedarville and New Pine Creek. These communities are served by Pacific Power.

SVEC News

03.29.13

In the current economy, finding spare funds for retirement investing and savings may be a challenge, but it’s more important than ever to keep plugging away at that nest egg. “If anything, the financial downturn of the past few years has made investors...

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03.28.13

It’s 2 a.m. and 71-year-old Robert Valade pecks away with hammer and chisel at the chrome cylinder of a Colt pistol. His often-shaking hands are now calm and steady as those of a surgeon. Joann, his wife of 49 years, has been in bed...

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03.27.13

A traditional meal perfect for family and guests Spring is full of celebrations and rich traditions that bring the family around the table for special meals. Enjoy lamb’s mild, meaty flavor no matter the occasion. Garlic mint sauce drizzled on a savory leg...

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