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Welcome to your cooperative. We’re your local, not-for-profit electricity provider, empowering the lives of those we serve.

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Explore Your Energy Options

We’re proud to provide you efficient energy solutions that fit your lifestyle. As a Poudre Valley REA member, you can choose your rate schedule, billing option, reward programs, and eco-friendly add-ons.

Which of these options best describe you?

Traditional Energy User

Our most straightforward rate for residential members is ideal for energy users who like a simple, hands-free approach to their energy management.

Rate: A – Single-Phase ≤  37.5 kW
  • $24.50 Facility Charge /month
  • $0.09108 Energy Charge /kWh
  • $0.43 Demand Charge /kW

You pay the same rate all the time, no matter when you’re using electricity. Your bill will fluctuate along with the season.

Billing: Traditional

Your bill is rendered monthly after your use of our electric service.

Pay the energy rate (per kWh) for the total amount of electricity you use each month and the demand charge (per kW) for the highest amount of energy you demand from us all at once.

Add-ons

Time of Use

Get the advantage of lower-cost off-peak electricity prices through a Time-of-Use rate.

Perfect if you can shift your energy use or for people with programmable smart devices, thermostats, and appliances.

Rate: Atou – Single-Phase ≤  37.5 kW
  • $24.50 Facility Charge /month
  • $0.16800 On-Peak Energy Charge /kWh
  • $0.05970 Off-Peak Energy Charge /kWh
  • $0.43 Demand Charge /kW

On-Peak: 4pm – 9pm Monday through Saturday except select holidays.

Off-Peak: 9pm – 4pm Monday through Saturday, all day Sunday, and select holidays.

Demand Charge /kW – Peak demand measures the maximum amount of electricity used at one time in a 15-minute window during the billing month, regardless of On-Peak and Off-Peak times. Spread electrical usage to reduce the peak demand charge.

Add-ons

Pay As You Go

If you want to pay for electricity as you use it – like fueling up your car or using a prepaid cellphone – then select Pre-Paid Metering.

There’s no late fees or deposits, no disconnect or reconnect fees. You decide when and how much to pay.

Rate: APPM – Single-Phase ≤  37.5 kW
  • $24.50 Facility Charge /month
  • $0.09108 Energy Charge /kWh
  • $0.43 Demand Charge /kW
Billing: Prepaid

Start with a positive balance of $50. Then daily energy consumption is calculated and deducted from the credit balance available in your account.

When the funds run low, payment reminder notifications are sent by text and/or email. To maintain service, a positive balance must be achieved, with payments of at least $5 or greater.

Add-ons

I Don't Like Surprises

Take the shock out of fluctuating bills.

Billing Choice #1: levelized billing

Avoid winter and/or summer highs bills by averaging your amount due each month.

A rolling average method is used so your bill amount will vary from month to month, but you never have a settle-up or surprise month.

Billing Choice #2: Budget Billing

Set the average monthly bill cost as your amount due. Know what you’re going to pay every month.

Add-ons

Business & Commercial

Our rates are designed to empower your business.

Whether you’re a small mom-and-pop shop, an agricultural operation, oil & gas refinery, or large manufacturing plant – lean on the energy experts at your local electric cooperative.

Rates:
  • Residential & Commercial Single-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW
  • Residential & Commercial Single-Phase > 37.5 kW
  • Commercial Three-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW
  • Commercial Three-Phase Time-of-Use
  • Commercial Large Power > 37.5 kW
  • Commercial Large Power Time-of-Use
  • Commercial Large Power Primary Meter < 500 kW
  • Commercial Large Power Primary Meter Time-of-Use
  • Large Power > 500 kW
  • and many more rates to meet your business’ needs
Add-ons

 

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Starting from Scratch

Are you starting from the ground up? Or maybe upgrading existing electrical service?

Installing service for new construction or upgrading electrical service differs from starting service at existing PVREA service locations.

residential members

For our residential members, first confirm your new property does not already have electric service. Then make sure your address is within our service territory. Next talk to us to start the process of servicing your new construction.

Click here to learn more.

business projects, subdivisions & commercial developments

Builders, contractors, and commercial and industrial developers have access to member resources. Together, we can power your new project.

You’ll work hand-in-hand with our energy experts to connect your new project.

Click here to learn more.

 

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  • Traditional Energy User

    Traditional Energy User

    Our most straightforward rate for residential members is ideal for energy users who like a simple, hands-free approach to their energy management.

    Rate: A – Single-Phase ≤  37.5 kW
    • $24.50 Facility Charge /month
    • $0.09108 Energy Charge /kWh
    • $0.43 Demand Charge /kW

    You pay the same rate all the time, no matter when you’re using electricity. Your bill will fluctuate along with the season.

    Billing: Traditional

    Your bill is rendered monthly after your use of our electric service.

    Pay the energy rate (per kWh) for the total amount of electricity you use each month and the demand charge (per kW) for the highest amount of energy you demand from us all at once.

    Add-ons
  • Time of Use

    Time of Use

    Get the advantage of lower-cost off-peak electricity prices through a Time-of-Use rate.

    Perfect if you can shift your energy use or for people with programmable smart devices, thermostats, and appliances.

    Rate: Atou – Single-Phase ≤  37.5 kW
    • $24.50 Facility Charge /month
    • $0.16800 On-Peak Energy Charge /kWh
    • $0.05970 Off-Peak Energy Charge /kWh
    • $0.43 Demand Charge /kW

    On-Peak: 4pm – 9pm Monday through Saturday except select holidays.

    Off-Peak: 9pm – 4pm Monday through Saturday, all day Sunday, and select holidays.

    Demand Charge /kW – Peak demand measures the maximum amount of electricity used at one time in a 15-minute window during the billing month, regardless of On-Peak and Off-Peak times. Spread electrical usage to reduce the peak demand charge.

    Add-ons
  • Pay As You Go

    Pay As You Go

    If you want to pay for electricity as you use it – like fueling up your car or using a prepaid cellphone – then select Pre-Paid Metering.

    There’s no late fees or deposits, no disconnect or reconnect fees. You decide when and how much to pay.

    Rate: APPM – Single-Phase ≤  37.5 kW
    • $24.50 Facility Charge /month
    • $0.09108 Energy Charge /kWh
    • $0.43 Demand Charge /kW
    Billing: Prepaid

    Start with a positive balance of $50. Then daily energy consumption is calculated and deducted from the credit balance available in your account.

    When the funds run low, payment reminder notifications are sent by text and/or email. To maintain service, a positive balance must be achieved, with payments of at least $5 or greater.

    Add-ons
  • I Don't Like Surprises

    I Don't Like Surprises

    Take the shock out of fluctuating bills.

    Billing Choice #1: levelized billing

    Avoid winter and/or summer highs bills by averaging your amount due each month.

    A rolling average method is used so your bill amount will vary from month to month, but you never have a settle-up or surprise month.

    Billing Choice #2: Budget Billing

    Set the average monthly bill cost as your amount due. Know what you’re going to pay every month.

    Add-ons
  • Business & Commercial

    Business & Commercial

    Our rates are designed to empower your business.

    Whether you’re a small mom-and-pop shop, an agricultural operation, oil & gas refinery, or large manufacturing plant – lean on the energy experts at your local electric cooperative.

    Rates:
    • Residential & Commercial Single-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW
    • Residential & Commercial Single-Phase > 37.5 kW
    • Commercial Three-Phase ≤ 37.5 kW
    • Commercial Three-Phase Time-of-Use
    • Commercial Large Power > 37.5 kW
    • Commercial Large Power Time-of-Use
    • Commercial Large Power Primary Meter < 500 kW
    • Commercial Large Power Primary Meter Time-of-Use
    • Large Power > 500 kW
    • and many more rates to meet your business’ needs
    Add-ons

     

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  • Starting from Scratch

    Starting from Scratch

    Are you starting from the ground up? Or maybe upgrading existing electrical service?

    Installing service for new construction or upgrading electrical service differs from starting service at existing PVREA service locations.

    residential members

    For our residential members, first confirm your new property does not already have electric service. Then make sure your address is within our service territory. Next talk to us to start the process of servicing your new construction.

    Click here to learn more.

    business projects, subdivisions & commercial developments

    Builders, contractors, and commercial and industrial developers have access to member resources. Together, we can power your new project.

    You’ll work hand-in-hand with our energy experts to connect your new project.

    Click here to learn more.

     

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How to Start Service

To get started, you must live within our service territory and apply for membership in the co-op. Applicants may be required to pay a deposit and any other applicable fees at the time of application.

A social security number is required to complete our online application. A government issued photo ID can be used to apply in person at our office. For commercial consumers, a federal tax ID is required to apply.

Once submitted, we will review your application and contact you by phone or email to complete your membership and notify you of any deposits or fees associated with starting service. Any applications received on weekends, holidays, or after 3pm on a business day are processed the following business day.

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Check Your Address In Our Service Territory

Not sure who your electric utility is?

Verify we are your service provider by searching your address in our interactive map.

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Stopping Service

We’re Sorry to See You Go

Fill out the form below to stop your service. You may still receive PVREA member credit(s) from your membership. Please remember to keep us updated on address changes to receive future member credits.

If you are stopping service for a deceased person, please call us or email service@pvrea.coop.

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Are You Moving Locations In Our Service Territory?

To transfer service for a move within our service territory, please fill out the form to Stop Service at your current address. Then fill out the form to Start Service for your new address.

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Building Something New?

If you’re starting from the ground up, installing service for new construction differs from starting service at existing PVREA service locations. See the steps you need to take to get electricity for your new structure.

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