San Luis Valley REC
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About San Luis Valley REC
San Luis Valley REC has their head offices in Monte Vista, Colorado and supplies electricity in 4 cities in the state. Recently, the company reported a customer base of 13,262 customer accounts. Exactly 9,098 are residential customers, 1,585 are commercial customers and 2,579 are industrial accounts. San Luis Valley REC's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 18.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.00% more than the average Colorado rate of 15.31 cents, a potentially frustrating state of affairs for their customers. In 2023 the company sold 225,424 megawatt hours by way of retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced consisted of megawatt hours that they acquired via wholesale channels. They purchased 246,596 wholesale megawatt hours. Through retail sales , They made $35,550,000 in 2023.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the San Luis Valley REC average is 15.61% lower at $120.99 per month. Customers of the supplier experience 0.08 power outages on average per year, with outages lasting around 101.7 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Electricity production is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other suppliers and then resell to their end users.
Net metering is accessible to consumers of San Luis Valley REC. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused electricity back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Energy loss is simply part of the process when working with electricity transmission. San Luis Valley REC currently averages a loss of roughly 8.03% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. San Luis Valley REC's energy loss amounts place them at of 28th best out of the 55 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 1366th best out of 3530 in the nation.
San Luis Valley REC Rate & Electric Bills
San Luis Valley REC residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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San Luis Valley REC Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:3625 Highway160 West
Monte Vista, Colorado 81144
United States of America - CEO:Loren Howard
San Luis Valley REC Contact
- Website:www.slvrec.com
- Customer Service Phone:(719) 852-3538
- Contact Page:www.slvrec.com
- Social Media:
San Luis Valley REC Service
- Rates & Plans:www.slvrec.com
- Outage Map:www.slvrec.com
- Outage Phone:(719) 852-3538
- States Served:
- Colorado
- Counties Served:
- Alamosa County
- Rio Grande County
- Conejos County
- Saguache County
- Costilla County
- Major Cities Served:
- Center
- South Fork
- Gerrard CDP
- City of Creede
- Alpine CDP
- Capulin CDP
- San Acacio CDP
- Crestone
Energy Loss
San Luis Valley REC's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
19,799MWh
1366 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of San Luis Valley REC's Power Outages
101.7 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.08 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in San Luis Valley REC.
Customers Out:
0
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San Luis Valley REC Coverage Map
San Luis Valley REC State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13,268 | 36,028,000 | 27 | 100% |
San Luis Valley REC County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa County | 16,377 | 2 | 17.02 | $107.02/mo |
| Conejos County | 7,579 | 2 | 15.91 | $97.22/mo |
| Costilla County | 3,517 | 3 | 17.57 | $123.37/mo |
| Hinsdale County | 858 | 4 | 18.38 | $151.02/mo |
| Mineral County | 794 | 2 | 18.06 | $129.95/mo |
| Rio Grande County | 11,476 | 3 | 17.13 | $108.07/mo |
| Saguache County | 6,369 | 4 | 17.55 | $120.01/mo |
Cities San Luis Valley REC Has Coverage
- Center, CO
- City of Creede, CO
- Crestone, CO
- South Fork, CO
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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San Luis Valley REC FAQ:
What cities does San Luis Valley REC sell electricity to?
San Luis Valley REC has customers in 4 cities.
When will San Luis Valley REC power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for San Luis Valley REC's customers is 101.7 minutes.
What is the phone number for San Luis Valley REC?
San Luis Valley REC's customer service phone number is (719) 852-3538
What is the average bundled bill for San Luis Valley REC customers each month?
Customers of San Luis Valley REC pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $120.99.
Who is the CEO of San Luis Valley REC?
San Luis Valley REC's current CEO is Loren Howard.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for San Luis Valley REC customers?
Customers of San Luis Valley REC, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 18.98 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many counties does San Luis Valley REC offer service to?
There are 7 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by San Luis Valley REC.
