New Service
What you need to start service — IDs, deposits, and applications for residential and general power.
What do I needBolivar Energy Authority
11,221
Customers served
1,350
Miles of power line
24/7
Outage response
Since 1936
Serving the BEA service area
What we offer
Everything you need, in one place
Set up service, choose how you pay, and manage your account — all built around our community.
Billing & Payments
Pre-Pay or traditional billing, plus pay online, by phone, by kiosk, or with auto-pay.
See optionsOutage & Repair
Report an outage, view the live outage map, and reach our crews 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outage map (opens in a new tab)
Why BEA
Built around the community we serve
We’re not a national utility — we’re your neighbors. Every decision keeps Bolivar powered, safe, and growing.
- ✓ Local crews who know our grid
- ✓ Transparent billing — no hidden fees
- ✓ Community-first rate structure
- ✓ Smart-grid & fiber upgrades underway
Live system status
Active outages
368 outages reported in 17 areas
Programs
More than electricity
Fiber to the Home
Fast, reliable fiber internet is available in our service area through our Aeneas partnership.
Residential Solar
Thinking about going solar? Start with the basics, then call us when you’re ready — we’ll walk you through how it works with your BEA account before you install.
We’re here 24/7
Power out? We’re already on it.
Report an outage by phone or check the live outage map to see crews at work in your area.
Around the community
BEA in action
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