Energy Conservation Works

09/04/2026

Not everyone can put solar on their roof. Some people rent, others live in a condo or in a shady spot, and for many the upfront cost is out of reach. Community solar is a way to make energy-saving solutions more accessible and affordable for everyone.

ECW and Valley Energy are working to develop Wyoming's first residential community solar project: roughly one megawatt, owned by our member-owned co-op, with a portion reserved for income-qualified members. We are making sure to find the right site for this project that works for the landowner, neighbors, and all LVE members.

The work in between is what your donation pays for.
Give by September 18.

09/02/2026

We live in one of the coldest places in the country, and heating is about 60% of the energy many houses in the valley use. Water heating is next at roughly 20%.

So if you fix one thing before the first freeze: seal the envelope. Caulk, weatherstripping and a can of spray foam runs about $50 and you'll feel the difference.

For the bigger items — insulation, windows, a cold-climate heat pump, a heat pump water heater — our loan program offers 1.5% financing, repaid right on your LVE bill, and many projects qualify for Lower Valley Energy rebates. Together, we're making energy-saving solutions more accessible and affordable.

Saving energy is one of the smartest investments we can make — in our homes, our wallets, and our community. Thanks to Old Bill's Match, your gift goes even further.
Give by September 18.

08/28/2026

Together, we're making energy-saving solutions more accessible and affordable.

Water heating is the second-largest energy load in most homes, right behind heating. A heat pump water heater cuts it dramatically. It almost never reaches the households who need those savings most, because the people paying those bills usually aren't the ones who own the building.

That's what we're hoping to change with our affordable housing heat pump water heater program that brings this tech into affordable homes here in Teton County.
We identify energy challenges, turn ideas into projects, and find the resources to make them happen. This one came together from several funding sources at once, including grant support from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. None of those pieces would have added up on their own.

Local solutions strengthen our community today and build resilience for the future — lower bills for families living here, and less strain on the system for everyone else.
Thanks to Old Bill's Match, your gift goes even further. Give by September 18.

08/19/2026

Your support helps local families save energy, lower utility bills, and improve comfort. Here’s what that looks like at one Teton County home.
Through ECW and LVE’s loan program, the owner of a 50-year-old house replaced drafty windows and doors and insulated the crawl space. The improvements keep the home cooler in summer, cozier in winter, and help lower electricity bills.
They also help the owner keep the home rented to local workers—currently a Ski Club coach and his partner, a local social worker.

As the tenants put it: “We didn’t realize how drafty it was before!”
It’s one example of how energy improvements can benefit residents, property owners, and our broader community.

Thanks to Old Bill’s Match, your gift goes even further. Give by September 18: https://www.oldbills.org/donate

08/14/2026

YOUR GIFT POWERS OUR FUTURE

Old Bill's giving opens today.

Every day, Energy Conservation Works helps Jackson Hole residents lower utility bills, improve home comfort, and build a more resilient community through practical energy solutions.

Saving energy is one of the smartest investments we can make — in our homes, our wallets, and our community.

Thanks to Old Bill's Match, your gift goes even further.

Give by September 18 here: https://www.oldbills.org/donate

06/17/2026

Join us for the next Chamber Mixer!

Energy Conservation Works is hosting a clean energy mixer on Thursday, July 9 from 5–7 PM at Phil Baux Park. Come enjoy light bites, fun mocktails, and networking while learning how switching to Green Power supports local renewable energy, how businesses can reduce energy costs through efficiency, and how ECW can help.

We hope to see you there.

06/08/2026

Join our Sustainability Series partners for Pizza & Power on Thursday, June 11, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Teton County Library’s Ordway Auditorium.

Learn about the upcoming Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors election, why member participation matters, and how your vote helps shape the future of your member-owned utility.

Free pizza, good conversation, and a chance to get informed before you cast your ballot.

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06/05/2026

Elections are underway for Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors seats in Districts 1, 2, and 7. Members in those districts can now vote by mail or online through SmartHub.

Check out this post from Lower Valley Energy for more information. Your Board of Directors helps guide the future of your member-owned utility, so take a minute and cast your vote.!

🗳️ Lower Valley Energy Board of Director Elections Are Underway!

Members in districts 1, 2, & 7 will begin receiving your paper ballots in the mail this week for the 2026 Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors election.

For added convenience, online voting is now open through your SmartHub account or through an email link you received on June 4. Simply click on the email link or log in to the SmartHub app or online portal to review the candidates and cast your vote electronically.

This year’s election includes Board Director seats for:

• District 1
• District 2
• District 7
• District 6 - Director Max Moran was uncontested.

Your Board of Directors plays an important role in guiding the future of your member-owned cooperative, and we encourage all members to participate in the election process. To learn more about the candidates please visit our website at www.lvenergy.com

If you have questions about voting, need assistance accessing SmartHub, or have not received your ballot, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance at 307-885-3175.

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Can’t believe EcoFair is tomorrow! Check out these awesome workshops - be sure to pre register and receive a free beverage coupon.

Business owners, managers, and facilities folks — this one’s for you.

This Saturday at 12:30 at EcoFair, join Energy Conservation Works and Molly Reilly of for a conversation about real-world efficiency projects that actually pencil out: refrigeration, lighting, solar, incentives, and other cost-saving upgrades. Molly will share practical lessons from her work helping beverage companies lower costs and reduce emissions, and ECW will connect the discussion to local financing and funding opportunities.

Sign up + see the full schedule: jacksonecofair.org/about/workshops