Pearl River Valley Electric is an electric cooperative providing power to over 51,000 homes and businesses across 12 counties in southern Mississippi. Members can easily pay their electric bill online through Pearl River Valley Electric’s customer portal. This article provides an overview of online bill payment and step-by-step instructions for setting up an account, making one-time payments, enrolling in autopay, and more.
Overview of Pearl River Valley Electric Online Bill Pay
Pearl River Valley Electric members have the option to manage accounts and pay bills through the coop’s online customer portal at powernet.prvepa.com.
Key features of paying online include
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Pay by credit/debit card, check, or bank draft.
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Option for recurring automatic payments
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View current and past electric usage and bills.
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No fees for online payments.
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Access account profile and update details.
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Paperless billing available
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Outage alerts and communication.
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Available 24/7 with internet access.
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Secure encryption protects payment information.
Online bill pay offers a fast, easy way for members to pay their electric bill and monitor their cooperative account.
How to Set Up an Online Account
Setting up online bill pay with Pearl River Valley Electric takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps:
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Go to powernet.prvepa.com and click “Create New User”.
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Enter your 10-digit account number and an email address.
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Create a username and password. Confirm your password.
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Agree to the terms of use and click “Create Account”.
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Check your email for a verification code and enter it on the website.
Your account will be created and linked to your electric service. You can now log in anytime to pay bills, view your electric usage, report outages, and manage account details.
Paying Your Electric Bill Online
Once your online account is set up, you can pay your Pearl River Valley Electric bill in a few quick steps:
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Log in to the customer portal.
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Click on “Billing & Payments” then “Payments”.
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Select whether to pay by credit/debit card, checking account, or savings account.
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Enter your payment details including card number or bank account information.
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Input the payment amount up to your outstanding account balance.
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Review details carefully before submitting.
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Your payment will process immediately and you’ll receive a confirmation email.
Payments made before 5 PM CST each day will apply to your account the next business day.
Setting Up Recurring Automatic Payments
For hands-free bill payment, Pearl River Valley Electric members can enroll in automatic monthly payments. This automatically pays your electric bill from your selected payment method each month.
To start automatic bill pay:
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In the customer portal, click on “Billing & Payments” then “Auto Payments”.
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Select whether to pay from a credit/debit card or bank account.
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Choose which day of the month you want payments to process.
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Agree to the terms and conditions.
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Click “Add New Auto Payment” to submit your enrollment.
Once setup, you don’t need to do anything further – your bill will be paid automatically each month. You can cancel or edit your auto pay anytime through the portal.
Other Online Account Management Features
The Pearl River Valley Electric customer portal provides additional useful features:
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Paperless billing – Go green by opting into paperless billing to receive bills electronically.
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Payment history – View past electric payments and bills for up to 24 previous months.
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Usage history – Track your electric usage by month to identify trends.
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Update account – Change billing address, phone number, email, and other account details online.
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Outage alerts – Get notifications of power outages in your area.
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Bill estimates – Use the bill estimator to see how changes to usage impact your bill.
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Home energy tools – Access energy saving tips and a home energy calculator.
Benefits of Paying Online
Paying your electric bill through Pearl River Valley Electric’s online portal provides many benefits:
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It’s fast – Make secure payments in seconds once your account is set up.
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Convenience – Pay anytime, anywhere with an internet connection.
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Avoid late fees – Pay by the due date without worrying about delays.
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Automatic payments – Set it and forget it by enrolling in recurring autopay.
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Account access – Monitor electric usage and manage account details 24/7.
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Paperless billing – Reduce waste and clutter with online-only billing.
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Payment tracking – Easily verify when payments are made and processed.
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Secure payments – Encryption keeps sensitive financial data safe.
Paying online allows Pearl River Valley Electric members to take control of their electric account and pay their bill quickly and securely each month. Sign up for an online account to start enjoying the benefits today.
Hammerhead on the Streets – Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association
FAQ
What is the late fee for Pearl River Valley Electric?
Where can I pay my Pea River electric bill?
Where can I pay my Singing River electric bill?
What payment options does Pearl River Valley Electric offer?
Pearl River Valley Electric offers a variety of payment options to suit your busy lifestyle. When it comes time to pay your bill, why waste the time to write a check. Relax knowing that your bill is automatically being paid from your checking or debit/credit account.
Who is Pearl River Valley Electric?
Pearl River Valley Electric was founded in 1938, when 228 rural Columbia-area residents expressed interest in receiving electric service. Today, Pearl River Valley Electric serves more than 51,000 meters, including homes, churches, small businesses, shopping malls, schools, and industrial plants.
Does Pearl River Valley Electric have night depositories?
Pearl River Valley Electric also have night depositories at its offices in Columbia, Purvis and Hattiesburg. Please do not put cash in in the dropbox. Also, to ensure a payment is posted correctly, include your account number on your check or money order and enclose your bill stub with your payment.
How does Pearl River Valley Electric round up a member’s account?
Pearl River Valley Electric rounds up participating member’s accounts to the nearest dollar for our Round Up for Education Scholar’s Program. The money is put in a special fund overseen by the Pinebelt Foundation.
How many meters does Pearl River Valley Electric serve?
Today, Pearl River Valley Electric serves more than 51,000 meters, including homes, churches, small businesses, shopping malls, schools, and industrial plants. Our electric distribution systems serves over 6,100 miles of line throughout twelve counties.
Why should you donate to Pearl River Valley Electric?
If every member contributes their round up amount, we can collectively raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year and provide help to hundreds of students. Pearl River Valley Electric was founded in 1938, when 228 rural Columbia-area residents expressed interest in receiving electric service.