Rates

Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) offers 5 different rates to its members, depending on the classification of the service provided. The rates vary depending on whether you’re a resident or a business.

  • kW = kilowatt
  • kWh = kilowatt-hour
Service Type Customer Charge Utility Charge Fuel & Purchased Power Charge Effective Rates* Demand Charge
Residential $22.50 per month $0.13109 per kWh $0.11763 per kWh $0.24872 per kWh N/A
GS-1 $26 per month $0.13875 per kWh $0.11763 per kWh $0.25638 per kWh N/A
GS-2(S) $50 per month $0.04611 per kWh $0.11763 per kWh ** $22.99 per kW
GS-2(P) $50 per month $0.04611 per kWh $0.11763 per kWh ** $22.99 per kW
GS-3 $220 per month $0.01297 per kWh $0.11763 per kWh ** $31.03 per kW

*Effective Rate is the sum of the Fuel and Purchased Power Charge and the Utility Charge.

**In addition to the Fuel and Purchased Power Charge, Utility Charge and Customer Charge, GS-2 and GS-3 members are subject to a Demand Charge.

Last updated: 12/01/2023

GVEA Sample Bill for Residential Service of 600 kWh

Charge Cost
Customer Charge $22.50
Utility Charge ($0.13109 × 600 kWh) $78.65
Fuel and Purchased Power ($0.11763 × 600 kWh) $70.58
Regulatory Cost Charge ($0.001028 × 600 kWh) $0.62
Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Charge ($0.00101 × 600 kWh) $0.61
Total Due: $172.96