A Sioux Valley Energy Operation Round Up® (ORU) Grant of $4,000 helped the Holland, Minnesota, fire department purchase a system that fills fire fighters' self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The overall cost of the equipment was more than $40,000 and the ORU grant helped the department receive a larger matching-funds grant from the Taylor Family Farms Foundation.

A widespread winter storm may be brewing for our area this weekend.

As we move into 2026, we remain committed to our mission of “Serving our Members. Always.” The Cooperative’s 2026 work plan and budget underscores that pledge with our initiatives designed to balance Sioux Valley Energy’s financial requirements with system replacement and maintenance plans, growth of our legacy membership, and support of our communities.

Unfortunately, scammers have targeted Sioux Valley Energy members with their tricks. A member reports a recent phone call included a threat to immediately disconnect power without payment in the form of gift cards.

We have received several questions as to whether hyperscale large loads are driving Sioux Valley Energy’s 2026 rate increase. The answer to that question is no.

More than $37,000 given to community groups

The Sioux Valley Energy Board of Directors recently approved an overall average rate increase of 9.1% to the membership. This number is the average of all rates so some members will see higher increases, and some will see less. The main driver of this increase is higher power supply costs.

Sioux Valley Energy electric rates will increase in 2026. The driving force behind those increases is higher wholesale power costs. More than 60% of every dollar paid to your electric cooperative goes towards paying for wholesale power and transmission…so when those costs go up, there is a significant impact on electric rates.