Ravalli Electric Cooperative

Ravalli Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit cooperative with one office located just north of Corvallis, Montana. Incorporated in 1936 as part of a national movement that later became the Rural Electrification Administration when rural farmers and ranchers asked the federal government to loan them money to electrify. Rural Montanans didn't want to be left in the dark just because they didn't live in the cities. There are several co-ops in the state of Montana: Missoula Electric, Flathead Electric, Vigilante and Lincoln Electric to name a few. Montana co-ops are all predominantly rural. Ravalli Electric Co-op was the first co-op in the state. and serves approximately 8,000 customers.

Sponsored Projects:

Lone Rock School

Location:
Stevensville, MT
Grade Level:
PK-6
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
4.00 - kilowatts

Educators and administrators within Lone Rock School realized that the economics of their country, state and community would be changing dramatically during the time that their elementary school children were receiving their formal education. They felt that the one category of business that would withstand the coming changes and still be in place for future jobs would be in the field of energy. Whether it be oil, coal, wind, solar, biomass or hydrogen that fueled future systems, their students would benefit from getting a solid education in a broadfield approach to learning about energy.... Read full project narrative >>

Ravalli Electric Community Solar

Location:
Victor, MT
Technology Type:
PV System Size:
25.00 - kilowatts

Community Solar gives members of the Ravalli Electric Co-op the opportunity to receive power from solar panels without the hassle and expense of installing panels at their home. The Co-op is offering members a chance to purchase the energy output from one solar panel in an 88 panel, 25kW array. REC’s Valley Solar project is an easy, affordable way to support renewable energy development, where customers receive an annual credit on their electric bill for the electricity generated by their share of the project. View... Read full project narrative >>