Copper Valley Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alaska
Copper Valley Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,055 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 28.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 56% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Copper Valley Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $140.15 | $105.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $280.30 | $199.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $420.45 | $292.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $560.60 | $386.40 |
*Copper River Basin Residential (effective 2014-07-01, $12.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Copper Valley Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper River Basin Residential | 2014-07-01 | $12.00 | 18.72¢ |
| Valdez Residential | 2014-07-01 | $12.00 | 17.30¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Copper Valley Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (24.03¢ → 27.24¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Copper Valley Electric Association doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Copper Valley Electric Association service area
Copper Valley Electric Association serves Valdez Cordova County in Alaska.
Valdez Cordova
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Copper Valley Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,541,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 86,426 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 4329 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Copper Valley Electric Association's electricity rate?
Copper Valley Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 28.03¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% above the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 56% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Copper Valley Electric Association electric bill?
About $498 a month. The average Copper Valley Electric Association home uses 1,776 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $280.
How many customers does Copper Valley Electric Association have?
Copper Valley Electric Association serves 4,055 residential customers in Alaska, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Copper Valley Electric Association before making decisions.