Skip to main content

Cookies on BBB.org

We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Cookie Preferences

Many websites use cookies or similar tools to store information on your browser or device. We use cookies on BBB websites to remember your preferences, improve website performance and enhance user experience, and to recommend content we believe will be most relevant to you. Most cookies collect anonymous information such as how users arrive at and use the website. Some cookies are necessary to allow the website to function properly, but you may choose to not allow other types of cookies below.

Necessary Cookies

What are necessary cookies?
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Necessary cookies must always be enabled.

Functional Cookies

What are functional cookies?
These cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Performance Cookies

What are performance cookies?
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Marketing Cookies

What are marketing cookies?
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser or device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Find a Location

Northwestern Rural Electric has 1 locations, listed below.

*This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

    Country
    Please enter a valid location.

    Business ProfileforNorthwestern Rural Electric

    Electric Companies

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    This business has 0 reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Related Categories

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    22534 State Highway 86, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403-3524
    BBB File Opened:
    1/28/2003
    Years in Business:
    88
    Business Started:
    4/30/1936
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (814) 398-8064
      Primary Fax

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

    Need to file a complaint? BBB is here to help. We'll guide you through the process. How BBB Processes Complaints and Reviews

    File a Complaint

    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    08/15/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    We moved into our newly constructed house on 11-14-2020 on **** ** **** ****** **** *********** ** ***** . The available electric provider is Northwest Rural Electric Cooperative from Cambridge Springs PA. Immediately we began experiencing electrical interruptions almost daily and sometimes multiple times per day . The power usually goes off for a few seconds and comes right back on . Since electric is the only public utility available in this area we chose to have all our appliances run on electric. These power outages have caused us to replace multiple cables boxes and capacitors on our brand new heat pump . There's no telling what other damage is being caused by suddenly , shutting down and immediately turning back on , to our refrigerators , freezers , hot water heater , washer and dryer, televisions white being on or under load . Thinking the problem was internal at first I had the contractor , who built my house and garage, come and inspect the electrical system and electrical panel. Everything was ok . I called NWREC and they came and tested the transformer and lines from the pole to the house and everything checked out ok. After conversing with my neighbors I quickly found out this problem is vast and has been ongoing for many years . NWREC cannot give me a credible reason why this continues daily and their only excuse is that it's the wind , birds on the lines , trees touching the lines , storms etc. etc. even though the outages happen on calm , sunny , clear days . Please help me get this electrical issue resolved before it ruins more of my electrical appliances or worse yet causes a electrical fire at my residence. I have been calling NWREC every time there's an interruption in service for months to document this problem so I have evidence in the event of future damages to my appliances. To this date 8-15-2023 they still have not given me a satisfactory resolution to this issue. Please help me get this problem resolved. Respectfully ** ******** *** 
    Read More

    Customer Reviews

    0 Customer Reviews

    What do you think? Be the first to review!

    How BBB Processes Complaints and Reviews

    Start a Review

    Local BBB

    Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania

    BBB Reports On

    BBB reports on known marketplace practices.

    BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.

    BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles.

    When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

    BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile.

    As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.