Distributed generation means taking unused renewable energy you generate—like solar or wind—and distributing it back to your co-op so it can be used by other members. The good news is that because it’s your energy, we’ll pay you for it! The advantage of using distributed generation isn’t just more money in your pocket—it also helps increase efficiency by reducing electricity loss along transmission and distribution lines.
To give you a better idea of what we pay for your energy, take a look at our 2024 distributed generation rates for projects greater than 25kW —as well as average rates over the previous five years—below. For all projects less than 25kW, contact your local electric cooperative for rate and pricing information.
| 2024 Rate (Effective March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025) | 2023 Rate (Effective: March 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024) | 5 Year Average (2018-2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Wabash Valley coincident window peak contracted capacity supplied each month | $2.59 per kW* | $5.50 per kW* | $2.18 per kW* |
| For on-peak energy supplied each month | $.04200 per kWh** | $.081 per kWh** | $.04493 per kWh** |
| For off-peak energy supplied each month | $.02948 per kWh*** | $.058 per kWh*** | $.03252 per kWh*** |
*kW represents WVPA’s billing peak of 5 PM to 8 PM Eastern Prevailing Time (DPT) (excludes NERC holidays and weekends)
**kWh on-peak represents summation of hours between 6 AM and 10 PM (excludes NERC holidays and weekends)
***kWh off-peak represents summation of hours between 10 PM and 6 AM (includes NERC holidays and weekends)
No matter how much power you’re generating, we’re ready to work with you. WVPA and our member co-ops divide distributed generation projects into three categories based on size. Get started using the steps outlined below.
All arrangements for these projects should be made solely with the local eclectic cooperative.
Email Lauren Schuettler at DER@wvpa.com.
