Electric Rate Trends & Bill Impacts

Tri-State, our wholesale electricity supplier and largest expense, has significantly increased their power costs by 14% over the past 3 years.

However, due to our relentless focus on increasing efficiency to deliver maximum value to you, combined with prudent financial planning from your Board of Directors, we can lessen the impact of Tri-State’s increases so your cost of power remains modest and manageable.

Our promise to you is to continually deliver low-cost, predicable power alongside the programs, services, and payment options that add value to your home or business.

Electric Rate Changes & Monthly Bill Impacts

Below you will find a clear overview of how all electric rate types have changed since 2024 and what those changes could mean for your household or business.

The overviews include new rates and charges that will take effect in January 2026.

Residential Rate

In 2026, residential members can expect an estimated increase of approximately 3.02% – averaging $3.65 per month.

Even with this adjustment in 2026, PVREA will still have the lowest residential electric rate in Colorado for years to come.

Residential Time-of-Use

In 2026, residential members can expect an increase of approximately 2.55% – averaging $2.89 per month.

Residential Single Phase Greater Than 37.5 kW

In 2026, members on Schedule A2 can expect a monthly increase of approximately 3.73% – averaging $24.33 per month.

Residential Single Phase Greater Than 37.5 kW Time-of-Use

In 2026, members on Schedule A2TOU can expect a monthly increase of approximately 2.09% – averaging $17.15 per month.

Small Commercial

In 2026, the average increase for small commercial members on Schedule B will be approximately $8.48 per month.

Small Commercial Time-of-Use

In 2026, the average increase for small commercial members on Schedule BTOU will be approximately $10.18 per month.

Other Rate Types