How are Prepaid Metering electric services billed?
Your prepaid bill is updated daily at 12 p.m.; you will not receive a monthly billing statement.
Does MVEA have a separate rate for Prepaid Metering?
No, the billing rate is the same as our standard residential rate. The monthly grid access is the same as well, just pro-rated daily.
What if I don’t make a payment within 10 days of being disconnected?
If a Prepaid Metering account is disconnected and no payments are made within 10 days, your account will be considered inactive, and a final bill will be mailed to your last known address.
If I am disconnected, how can I get reconnected? Are there any fees to reconnect if I am disconnected due to non-payment?
Power will be reconnected once a $10 minimum credit is applied to the account’s prepaid balance. There are no fees associated with a disconnect on a Prepaid Metering account.
What happens when my credit is $0 or below?
Power will be disconnected once your account no longer has a credit. Disconnects will be immediate and without further notification including weekends, holidays, or during severe weather conditions.
What if I don’t receive notifications?
You are responsible for setting up your notifications using SmartHub either online or by using the app.
Am I subject to late fees?
No. Members who are on Prepaid Metering service will not receive late fees.
What if my payment is returned to the bank?
If your payment is returned by the bank for insufficient funds or a stop payment, and the payment reversal reduces your electric account balance to zero or below, your service will be disconnected.
How often do I need to make a payment?
Participants can make payments toward their Prepaid Metering balance at any time to ensure their account maintains a credit balance. The minimum amount that can be applied is $5.
How can I check my Prepaid balance and make payments? Are low balance notifications sent?
Members with Prepaid Metering may monitor account balance information via SmartHub, email notifications, text notifications, or by calling MVEA’s automated payment system.

