Power Your Home and Business with 100% Green Power.
A simple, affordable choice to cut emissions and invest in Teton County’s clean energy future.
Why Choose Green Power?
BE A LOCAL LEADER
REDUCE EMISSIONS
BRING GREEN ENERGY TO OUR GRID
Sign up online or by phone - it just takes minutes.
LVE purchases power from local wind, hydro, and renewable sources.
The more we buy, the greener our grid gets.
how it works
GREEN POWER BENEFITS
HOMES
Lock in clean, renewable power at just one cent more per kWh
Reduce your household’s carbon footprint without changing your daily routine
Show your kids and neighbors that small choices make a big difference
BUSINESSES
Demonstrate environmental leadership that customers notice and value
Be featured on the ECW website, Earth Day ad, and social media spotlights
Gain positive press and visibility within the Jackson Hole community
Display your Green Power decal on your storefront, showing patrons your impact
frequently asked questions
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Lower Valley Energy receives much of its power from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which is primarily hydropower. However, during peak winter demand and other high-use times, our community relies on electricity purchased from our regional energy grid — including fossil fuel sources such as the Jim Bridger coal plant.
By enrolling in Green Power, you ensure that 100% of your electricity use is matched with renewable energy certified power from wind, hydro, and other clean sources. This guarantees your usage supports renewables, even when the grid isn’t purely clean.
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No. Green Power is simply an add-on to your existing LVE account. There’s no installation, no new meter, and no maintenance required. Just a simple choice on your monthly bill.
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Yes. Green Power is flexible and commitment-free. You can start, adjust, or cancel your participation at any time.
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Your extra penny per kilowatt-hour goes toward the purchase of renewable energy certified power from verified clean energy projects like wind and hydro. This guarantees that your electricity is backed by renewables — making up the difference when BPA hydropower is supplemented by fossil fuels on the grid.
