Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. - located in Albia, Iowa - is your locally owned Touchstone Energy cooperative. CVEC is owned and operated by those who receive electric service from us.

CVEC serves approximately 6,000 homes and businesses in the City of Albia and portions of seven Iowa counties that include: Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Wapello and Wayne. To provide this service CVEC owns and maintains over 1,300 miles of overhead and underground distribution power lines.

Chariton Valley Electric exists for only one purpose—to provide the best possible service at the lowest possible cost to the consumers in the area which it serves. To that end, your cooperation, your understanding and your support are solicited.

Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative, owned and operated by those who receive services from us, headquartered in Albia, Iowa.

About CVEC

Access our office hours, contact information, service area, and mission.

The History of Chariton Valley Electric

Discover the history of Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC).

Cooperative Benefits

Explore the many benefits of cooperative membership. 

Employees

View a list of CVEC employees.

Board of Directors

Find information about your board of directors and its role at CVEC. View our board members and their districts.

Annual Meeting

CVEC holds an Annual Meeting of members each year, usually on the second Saturday of September. Every member is invited and encouraged to attend the annual meeting to enjoy a free meal, be entertained, and be involved in what's going on at your cooperative. There's something for the whole family!

Election of Directors

Find out how your Directors are elected to serve the members of CVEC.

Power Supply

Where does your power come from? Learn about your power supplier.

Patronage Capital

Find out about this important benefit of belonging to a cooperative.