Poudre Valley REA
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About Poudre Valley REA
Poudre Valley REA supplies electricity to 3 counties in Colorado and is considered an electricity cooperative. There are 55,119 customer accounts receiving service from the company. These customers are made up of 744 industrial customers, 5,029 commercialproperties and 49,346 residential properties. The residential electricity rate for consumers of Poudre Valley REA is, on average, 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and nationwide average rates of 15.31 and 16.22 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The company had sales of 1,438,245 megawatt hours in 2023 through retail sales. The electricity sourced by the company primarily came from megawatt hours that they procured by way of the wholesale market. They purchased 1,476,792 wholesale megawatt hours.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Poudre Valley REA is $114.04. Poudre Valley REA is the 7th largest supplier out of 55 electricity companies in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. The provider's consumers deal with an average of 0.68 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last on average of 66.62 minutes, while the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. They rank 1st in the United States out of the 3530 suppliers we track for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel types used.
Poudre Valley REA is one of 42 electric suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their consumers. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for private citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused wattage back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically feasible.
Poudre Valley REA currently has a loss of approximately 2.61% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 425th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the US.
Poudre Valley REA Rate & Electric Bills
Poudre Valley REA residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Poudre Valley REA Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:7649 REA Parkway
Fort Collins, Colorado 80528
United States of America - CEO:Jeff Wadsworth
Poudre Valley REA Contact
- Website:www.pvrea.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 432-1012
- Contact Page:www.pvrea.coop
- Social Media:
Poudre Valley REA Service
- Rates & Plans:www.pvrea.coop
- Outage Map:pvrea.outagemap.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 432-1012
- States Served:
- Colorado
- Counties Served:
- Larimer County
- Weld County
- Boulder County
- Major Cities Served:
- Greeley
- Windsor
- Evans
- Johnstown
- Wellington
- Berthoud
- Milliken
- Severance
- Timnath
- Mead
Quick Facts About Poudre Valley REA
Poudre Valley REA generates 3,082 megawatt hours of electricity (or 100.00% of their total production) from solar.
Poudre Valley REA does not produce any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other providers at wholesale prices to be resold to their consumers.
Poudre Valley REA is the 43rd highest generator of electricity of all 55 providers in Colorado, producing 3,082 megawatt hours.



Energy Loss
Poudre Valley REA's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
38,547MWh
425 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Poudre Valley REA's Power Outages
66.62 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.68 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Poudre Valley REA.
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Poudre Valley REA Coverage Map

Poudre Valley REA State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 55,269 | 162,296,658 | 9 | 100% |
Poudre Valley REA County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder County | 327,468 | 6 | 14.96 | $100.49/mo |
| Larimer County | 366,778 | 7 | 13.67 | $118.12/mo |
| Weld County | 350,176 | 5 | 14.69 | $137.50/mo |
Cities Poudre Valley REA Has Coverage
- Berthoud, CO
- Evans, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Johnstown, CO
- Kersey, CO
- Lyons, CO
- Mead, CO
- Milliken, CO
- Pierce, CO
- Severance, CO
- Timnath, CO
- Wellington, CO
- Windsor, CO
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Poudre Valley REA FAQ:
When will Poudre Valley REA power be restored?
Poudre Valley REA's outages last, on average, approximately 66.618 minutes per each outage.
How many counties does Poudre Valley REA supply electricity to?
There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Poudre Valley REA.
What is the phone number for Poudre Valley REA?
You can reach Poudre Valley REA by phone via (800) 432-1012.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Poudre Valley REA customers?
Poudre Valley REA's current average bundled electricity rate is 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Colorado bundled rate of 15.31 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
How much is the average bundled bill for Poudre Valley REA customers each month?
Customers of Poudre Valley REA pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $114.04.
Who is the CEO of Poudre Valley REA?
The CEO of Poudre Valley REA is Jeff Wadsworth.
What percentage of Poudre Valley REA's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Poudre Valley REA produce 100.00% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
What cities does Poudre Valley REA offer service to?
Poudre Valley REA provides electricity in 13 cities.
What percentage of Poudre Valley REA's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Power generation facilities owned by or associated with Poudre Valley REA produce 0% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.