When others raise rates, we have held the line. At Poudre Valley REA, we know how much stability matters, because behind every electric bill is a family making plans and a community working hard to thrive.
While many utilities have implemented double-digit rate hikes, our residential electric rate has changed just 5% in nearly a decade and our residential rate proudly ranks lowest in Colorado.
That kind of stability doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of careful planning and a commitment to doing right by the people we serve.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026
Tri-State, our electricity supplier and largest expense, has increased the cost we pay to purchase electricity by 15% since 2023.
For years we have focused relentlessly on increasing efficiency to deliver maximum value to you. When combined with prudent financial planning from your Board of Directors, we can lessen the impact of Tri-State’s increase.
THE IMPACT TO YOU
Beginning with January bills, residential members will notice two adjustments to their electric bill, resulting in a combined increase of approximately 3%.
To put this into dollars and cents, when compared to 2025, if you used the average amount of electricity per month (1,000 kWh and 7.69 kW), you would likely see a total combined increase of $3.65.
- A Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) of $0.00150 per kWh will appear as a line item on bills and is tied to Tri-State’s latest increase — averaging $1.50 per month.
- The Peak Demand Charge was already scheduled to change in 2026 from $0.72 to $1.00 per kW — averaging $2.15 per month.
COLORADO’S LOWEST ELECTRIC RATE
Even with this adjustment, PVREA will still have the lowest residential electric rate in Colorado.
We know costs will undoubtedly rise around us. But backed by our strong and continued financial planning, we’re committed to doing all we can to remain the most affordable electricity provider in Colorado no matter what changes come our way.
ADDING VALUE
On pages 8–9 of this issue, you can learn more about how we remain dedicated to keeping rates predictable and low-cost while offering you the programs, services, and billing options that add value to your life.
On behalf of all of us at your co-op, we wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!
