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.
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
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.
