Lower Valley Energy rolls out new rate structure on October 1
Bear Prairie, CEO of Lower Valley Energy (LVE), said the cooperatives Board of Trustees approved a new rate structure to better match costs with how electricity is actually used. “We did change rates,” Prairie said. “The board did approve…
Lower Valley Energy begins repairs following gate failure
Lower Valley Energy is beginning the process of repairs to both its generator and dam at the upper reservoir in Swift Creek Canyon. The public is encouraged to avoid the reservoir for the time being, as water levels will remain…
SVI Radio Interview: Bear Prairie – Lower Valley Energy CEO
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Lower Valley Energy Announces 2026 Board Election
The following is a news release from Lower Valley Energy – Lower Valley Energy members elected directors to represent Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 during the cooperative’s 2026 Board of Director election. Election results were announced Thursday evening at…
Lower Valley Energy Board elections close Thursday
• Visit LVenergy.com to vote Members of the Lower Valley Energy Cooperative have until Thursday, June 23 to vote for Board of Director candidates. Those who live in a district that is up for election should have already received…
Lower Valley Energy Board Elections June 4-24
The election period for open positions on the Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors opens on Thursday, June 4. Members of the coop have until 12:00 p.m. on June 24 to vote electronically or via paper ballot up until the…
Lower Valley Energy continues search for suitable land for solar farm
Lower Valley Energy continues to look for land to place a small 1 MV solar farm after withdrawing their permit application with Lincoln County to build on school trust land south of Thayne. The energy co-op is still considering…
SVI Radio Interview: Bear Prairie – Lower Valley Energy CEO
Bear Prairie, President and CEO of Lower Valley Energy, stepped into the SVI Radio Studio on Wednesday, May 13 to discuss the future or a proposed solar farm in Star Valley. LVE recently withdrew a permit application from Lincoln County….
Lower Valley Energy withdraws permit application for solar farm south of Thayne
Lower Valley Energy has withdrawn their permit application to build a small solar farm on school trust land south of Thayne. The application was listed as the first action item on Wednesday morning’s agenda for the Lincoln County Commission Meeting….
Lower Valley Energy replacing power lines in Star Valley Ranch
Lower Valley Energy sent out a statement to area residents as a notice that they will be replacing power lines in the Star Valley Ranch area on Thursday, March 19. “Lower Valley Energy will replacing power lines along Middle Branch Drive…