Renewable Energy Resources

Sioux Valley Energy supports renewable energy through community solar projects, member participation in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), and partnerships with power suppliers that include wind and hydro sources.

Solar panels

Thinking of installing solar?

Sioux Valley Energy is your Touchstone Energy® cooperative. We are your source for energy and information to help you make informed decisions. Interest in distributed energy resources (DERs) is growing and we know our members have questions. There are several resources below including our NOVA Power Portal, which will walk you through the interconnection process and the NREL's PVWatts Calculator, which will help estimate the performance of potential solar installations.  In addition, below you will find solar fact sheets. Contact us for more information about solar and assistance in making decisions about whether solar is a good option for you at (800) 234-1960.

  1. Interconnection is an important part of the process, to start the application process visit Sioux Valley Energy's NOVA Power Portal.
     
  2. NREL's PVWatts® Calculator estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to easily develop estimates of the performance of potential PV installations.
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Utility Required Profile Specified Settings (Install file)

Utility Required Profile Applied Settings (Example)

10 Steps to Take Before Installing Solar

Solar Energy Frequently Asked Questions

Solar Systems: What Size is Right for You?

Community Solar: An Easy Option

Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor

Solar Ownership Options

Renewable Energy Credits

You can easily acquire renewable energy attributes from your local electric cooperative, Sioux Valley Energy. Sioux Valley Energy has Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) available for allocation to offset your current usage with 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% renewable energy options.

The electricity you will receive will still be the same reliable, affordable energy you always received from Sioux Valley Energy. By participating in this program, you will be supporting current and future renewable projects in our area.

Your home or business will join hundreds of other people from across the nation who are supporting renewable energy. By acquiring RECs, your business could add value to your products or services, promote future regional renewable projects and showcase your support for renewable energy sources.

For more information, contact Nathan Zimmerman for residential requests and Jay Buchholz for commercial/industrial requests:

(800) 234-1960

Nathan.Zimmerman@siouxvalleyenergy.com

Jay.Buchholz@siouxvalleyenergy.com

For additional information or to fill out the application:

REC Rate Schedule
REC Information and Application

More than 40 percent of the electricity that we deliver comes from renewable energy sources

Sioux Valley Energy, along with other electric cooperatives, is working to bring renewable energy to their members. Electric cooperatives have been leaders in developing renewable energy systems in the Midwest. Our renewable portfolio includes hydropower, wind, waste heat recovery and a small amount of biogas from manure digesters.

Learn about Basin Electric's Renewable Energy Sources
SVE Solar Projects