The Valley Electric Association is a member-owned, nonprofit electric utility that provides a variety of services to the residents of Nevada. The association offers lighthouse assistance program, which is designed to provide assistance to members who are facing difficulties in paying their electric bills. It also provides long-distance phone service in partnership with PowerNet Global, which is one of the largest long distance fiber optic cable networks in the United States. The association offers water heaters that feature high-temperature, commercial-grade dip tubes. The Valley Electric Association has been operational for more than 40 years and is located in Pahrump, Nev.