Garkane Energy Cooperative

What Garkane Energy Cooperative does

Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, nonprofit rural electric cooperative headquartered in Loa, Utah, that distributes electricity and propane to more than 15,000 members across roughly 16,000 square miles of South-Central Utah and North-Central Arizona. The cooperative serves a franchise territory covering parts of six Utah counties and two Arizona counties, including four national parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Grand Canyon North Rim), two national monuments, a national recreation area, three national forests, and BLM lands. Operating since approximately 1939, Garkane maintains 2,216 miles of distribution and transmission infrastructure connected to approximately 13,500 meters, supported by a lean staff of 65 employees and an 11-member elected board of directors.

The cooperative's core product is regulated electricity distribution, sold under multiple rate schedules including Residential, Residential Time-of-Use, Commercial, Irrigation, Agricultural Time-of-Use, Net Metering, EV Charging Station, Large Power, Street and Security Lighting, and a dedicated Data Center rate (GKE-H). It also distributes propane through the Garkane Propane brand, managed via the MyFuelAccount platform, and offers member-facing programs such as the SHINE solar program, community Solar Pavilions in Escalante, Kanab, and Torrey, prepaid service, energy-efficiency rebates, and Operation Roundup community assistance. The underlying technology stack consists of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters being deployed under a yearlong upgrade program launched in Fall 2024 through partner Allegient Utility Services, plus the SmartHub online and mobile account management platform.

Garkane generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly base rates plus per-kWh charges across its diversified rate classes, with margins returned to members as capital credits in line with cooperative principles. GTM is direct-to-consumer: members enroll and access service through local offices in Loa, Kanab, and Hatch; the website; the SmartHub app; and an 800-number contact center. Community-based engagement through the HIGHLIGHTS newsletter, annual meetings, youth leadership programs, and scholarships reinforces member loyalty. New Utah rates were approved on December 17, 2025, effective February 1, 2026, while Arizona rates remain pending Arizona Corporation Commission approval.

Name

Garkane Energy Cooperative

Legal name

Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc.

Website

https://garkaneenergy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Garkane Energy Cooperative is a member-owned rural electric and propane distribution cooperative serving over 15,000 members across 16,000 square miles of South-Central Utah and North-Central Arizona through 2,216 miles of distribution lines and 13,500 meters, supported by AMI smart meters and the SmartHub member platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Electric Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Demand Response & Load Flexibility Services (EUAMAJAF), Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Rural electric cooperative
• Electricity distribution
• Propane distribution
• Net metering programs
• Utility member services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Service Revenue: Electricity distribution services to residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial members. Revenue generated through base rates plus per-kWh charges. Rate schedules include time-of-use options, prepaid service, and net-metering programs.
2. Propane Distribution: Propane sales and distribution through Garkane Propane brand, with separate account management via myfuelaccount.com.
3. Rate Schedule Services: Various rate schedules including residential, commercial, irrigation, municipal, EV charging stations, street lighting, and large power services across Utah and Arizona territories.
4. Capital Credits: As a cooperative, margins are returned to members as capital credits based on their transactions with the cooperative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that distributes electricity and propane to over 15,000 members across 16,000 square miles of South-Central Utah and North-Central Arizona. Its core offering is regulated electricity distribution through 2,216 miles of owned line to residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal, and large power customers, supplemented by Garkane Propane gas service. Service is supported by AMI smart metering, the SmartHub online/mobile account platform, net-metering for member solar and wind, and community-focused programs such as energy-efficient rebates, prepaid service, Operation Roundup, and the SHINE solar program.

Product overview

Garkane Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric and propane utility cooperative providing services across 16,000 square miles in South-Central Utah and North-Central Arizona. The cooperative operates as a single integrated utility offering core electricity and propane services, supplemented by various energy programs and rate options. The electricity service portfolio includes standard residential and commercial rates, time-of-use pricing, prepaid options, and specialized rates for irrigation, EV charging, large power, and data centers. Energy programs include net metering for solar/wind installations, the SHINE Program, solar pavilions, energy efficient rebates, and community assistance programs. Propane service is provided through the Garkane Propane brand with account management via MyFuelAccount. Members access account services through SmartHub web portal and mobile app, while the cooperative deploys AMI meter technology through contracted partners for infrastructure upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Electric Service
• Commercial Electric Service Electricity distribution service for commercial customers, offered across multiple General Service rate tiers with demand charges and base-rate components.
• Large Power Service Electricity distribution for large industrial and commercial loads requiring peak demand of 2,500 kVA or higher, served on a dedicated large-power rate schedule.
• Irrigation Electric Service Electricity distribution for agricultural irrigation pumps under dedicated irrigation and agricultural time-of-use rate schedules.
• Street and Security Lighting Outdoor lighting service for streets and security applications, provided to municipalities and members under dedicated rate schedules.
• Garkane Propane Propane gas distribution and account service for residential and commercial members under the Garkane Propane brand, managed through the MyFuelAccount platform.
• Construction Services Electric service for new construction and facility changes, including setup of power to new properties, modifications to existing facilities, and line extension installations under the cooperative's line extension policy.
• AMI Smart Meter Service Deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters enabling remote connect/disconnect, automated meter reading, daily scheduled reads, and support for time-of-use rate programs, with an opt-out option for members preferring a non-AMI meter.
• Surge Protectors Surge protection devices sold to members to safeguard household appliances and electronics from electrical surges on the cooperative's distribution system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 15,000+ members across 16,000 square miles with 65 employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Allegient Utility ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Contracted meter installation company for yearlong AMI meter upgrade project starting Fall 2024. Technicians contracted to do work on behalf of Garkane to upgrade all meters throughout service territory. Phase 1 areas include parts of Kanab, Hatch, and Loa.
• Deseret Tree WorxcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted vegetation management company for wildfire mitigation and tree trimming services. Clearing 15-20 feet on either side of Garkane's poles to prevent vegetation from contacting power lines and igniting wildfires. Work plan essential for prevention of devastating wildfires.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CoBank: Member of the Farm Credit System and a primary lender to U.S. electric cooperatives, providing debt capital, treasury, and industry research. Garkane likely relies on CoBank financing for grid infrastructure capex, making it a structural ecosystem participant.
• NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association): National trade association representing 900+ U.S. electric cooperatives including Garkane. Provides policy advocacy, education, and programs that directly shape Garkane's operating environment and benchmarking against peer co-ops.

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas Propane: Largest U.S. propane distribution company (UGI subsidiary). Directly competes with Garkane's Garkane Propane brand in the same Utah/Arizona rural footprint with far broader scale and nationwide infrastructure.
• Arizona Public Service (APS): Investor-owned utility and largest electric provider in Arizona, serving the Phoenix metropolitan and broader Arizona territory. Overlaps with Garkane's North-Central Arizona service area as a broad incumbent with significantly larger scale and generation resources.

Direct peers

• Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp): Investor-owned utility serving the majority of Utah and parts of Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, and Oregon. Operates as a direct electric service competitor across the same regional footprint as Garkane, with overlapping commercial/industrial and residential service territory.
• Deseret Power Electric Cooperative: Generation-and-transmission cooperative serving several member distribution cooperatives including rural Utah and Wyoming systems. Highly comparable cooperative structure, similar member-owned distribution model, and overlapping Intermountain West territory.
• Moon Lake Electric Association: Member-owned rural electric cooperative serving Uintah and Duchesne counties in northeastern Utah. Operates under the same cooperative/member-owned business model with comparable AMI, residential/commercial/agricultural rate structures, and similar rural-territory economics.
• Dixie Power: Member-owned rural electric cooperative serving Washington County and adjacent areas in southwestern Utah. Comparable scale, cooperative governance, AMI deployment, and rural-territory economics to Garkane.
• Flowell Electric Association: Small member-owned electric cooperative in Millard County, Utah. Operates an essentially identical rural cooperative model with comparable AMI and rate-program offerings, serving a similarly small member base.

Regional players

• Mt. Wheeler Power: Member-owned rural electric cooperative serving rural Nevada, including White Pine County. Highly comparable cooperative distribution model serving adjacent Intermountain West territory with similar tourism/agricultural load profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GarkaneEnergy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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