Every day life is busy – people are on the go 24/7/365 and trying to juggle family, work and recreation. We know our members want to make the most of their energy dollars. Your cooperative has worked hard to develop money saving opportunities for you to enjoy.
Stimulus Savings
The recently-passed federal stimulus bill includes provisions that may affect you, including funds for homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements.
Energy Wise® Programs
Energy Wise programs are offered to MVEC’sresidential members
– these programs offer reduced electric rates. Nearly 50% of MVEC members
participate in EnergyWise programs.
Rebates
Combining Energy Wise programs with rebate offers is another outlet for energy conservation efforts. Rebates range from $10 to $350.
Energy Saving Tips
The typical household spends approximately $1,900 per year on energy bills. Read our energy saving tips and learn how you can save.
Energy Resource Conservation Loans
Finance your energy efficient improvements with an Energy Resource Conservation
Loan. Loans are available up to $5,000 per project at an interest rate
of 5%.
Sales Tax Exemption Form
According to Minnesota law, electricity sold to residential users where electricity is the main heat source is exempt from Minnesota sales tax during the heating season. Use this form to file your exemption with us.
Sign up for Minnesota Valley Electric Power Up
Do you want to find ways to lower your energy bills?
Are you looking for ways to green your lifestyle and improve the environment?
Would you like to calculate how much energy it takes to run your home's air conditioning?
If so, subscribe to Minnesota Valley Electric Power Up, a free ecommunication and home-energy resource. This monthly non-promotional ecommunication is geared to our residential members and focuses on ways homeowners can improve energy efficiency and save money. You will also find new ideas for conserving water, green initiatives, and the latest energy technologies. View a copy of the latest newsletter here.
Energy Calculators
> Home Energy Calculator
Review estimates of energy use costs based on your inputs. It shows both general service rates and Energy Wise rate comparisons.
> Appliance Calculator
How much does it really cost to use the appliances in your home? Here’s a quick way to get a feel for what your home appliances cost to operate.