Value Beyond Your Electric Meter

In 1939, Poudre Valley REA was founded to electrify the areas of Northern Colorado that lacked essential access to electricity.

Today, we deliver the safe, reliable electricity our members need at the lowest residential rate in Colorado — but we also provide a range of services designed to add even more value to the lives of our members and community.

At Poudre Valley REA, we promise energy for your life and savings for your budget while empowering our community.

Membership Benefits

Rebates: Every member should take advantage of our robust rebates. From outdoor power equipment to home heating and cooling, appliances, and more — rebates are available to help lower the upfront cost of purchasing new electric products.

Rewards: Did you know you have access to rewards? Not only for how you use energy but also for how you shop! Power Peak Rewards is for members with central air conditioning or a heat pump who want to be rewarded for using less energy when others are using more. DrivEV is an electric vehicle charging rewards program to earn bill credits for charging your EV during preferred times. Co-op Connections gives you free access to incredible discounts with local and national partners.

Mobile App: The power is in your hands. Securely manage your electric account anywhere, at any time. View or pay your bill, report an outage, monitor energy use, and stay up to date with service notifications. Download the PVREA app today.

Access to Energy Experts: Another great service is having your local energy experts on speed dial. We’re here to help ensure our product fits your lifestyle and budget. Contact us in person, over the phone, or online to get the answers you need.

Energy Efficiency: Simply put, energy efficiency means using less energy to get the same job done. As a result, you may cut your energy bill or reduce your carbon footprint. As your trusted energy partner, we’re here to give you the tools, tips, and resources so you can use your energy smarter, more efficiently, and less expensively. Learn how to manage your home’s energy use.

Rates: At PVREA you’re not stuck with your rate. You have the flexibility to choose the rate schedule and billing option that best fits your lifestyle and budget. Explore your rate options to see the differences between a traditional rate, time-of-use rate, prepaid metering, levelized billing, and budget billing.

Certified Contractors: Our preferred list of certified HVAC technicians adhere to our high standards and are trained in our system requirements so you can trust them to get the job done right. Select HVAC helps you choose your next HVAC contractor.

Serving Our Community

Electrical Safety Demonstrations: We provide free electrical safety demonstrations to our community. As your local electric cooperative, it’s important we share our expertise with others to keep our members and community safe around electricity.

Continuing Education Scholarships: We help our students pay for their education so they can go on and create a brighter tomorrow. We are proud to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are furthering their education. Take a look at scholarship details and applications.

Youth Trips: The Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp brings young people from Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming together to build leadership skills, work on camp committees, and hear amazing speakers. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour allows students the opportunity to experience all our Nation’s Capital has to offer by touring historical monuments and museums, meeting state and national legislators, and learning about the benefits of electric cooperatives.

Educational Grants: Empower Grants help support education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Grant funds are used to support educational projects that focus on STEAM learning objectives.

Event Sponsorship: We stay active in the communities we serve and add to the value of your electricity by hosting events and supporting community partners. Click here to see our scheduled events, learn about our community partners, and contact us if interested in forming a strategic community partnership.

J. Arthur Anderson Community Room: Our community room is a meeting space open for public use and free of charge. The room is located at the PVREA headquarters and is available as a community service to non-profits, clubs, homeowner associations, and similar entities. Click here to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities: PVREA members, staff, and directors have joined forces to volunteer throughout our service territory on various projects. Click here to watch a video about when we all pitched in to help reforestation efforts after the Cameron Peak Wildfire.

The Value Of Membership In PVREA

Poudre Valley REA provides the lowest residential electric rate in Colorado.

Between 2017 and 2025, the price you pay for electricity will have only increased by about 2%. That level of stability is rare, especially over an eight-year span.

According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer’s benchmark study results, Poudre Valley REA ranks nationally in the top quartile for dependable service.

We were recognized as having one of the top five highest satisfaction scores among Touchstone Energy ® Cooperatives *.

* These results came from our members who answered surveys and reported high levels of satisfaction with the service they receive.

Learn more about the value of membership in Poudre Valley REA.

Value of the Cooperative Business Model

We’re a little different than other types of electric providers. There’s value in being part of a cooperative instead of a municipality or investor-owned utility.

Cooperatives were built by and for local people. We know our unique needs, we live right here, and the people making decisions are elected by the community, not private owners, out-of-state investors, or other shareholders.

Co-op transparency and communication allow a cooperative to answer honestly to the people we serve. We encourage our members to engage with us in person, over the phone, or online.

Learn more about the value of the cooperative business model.