Utilities - Solar & Geothermal
Alternative Energy
As new homes are constructed in the Valley, many folks are exploring alternative energy possibilities such as solar and geothermal heating and cooling systems. In support of that interest, our local electric utility company, Delta Montrose Electrical Association offers a net metering program.
Their objective is to encourage co-op members to install solar, wind, hydro and similar renewable generation facilities to fulfill or partially fulfill their own electrical requirements. In addition, they have a program that offers members an opportunity to utilize geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Our area has several resources that provide innovative alternative energy options. Below are just a few that should be explored if you’re thinking of building in the Valley.
Solar Energy
Solar Energy International is a local training facility that is dedicated to hands-on labs, online solar photovoltaic training, and renewable energy education. It’s a good place to start if you’re interested in solar power.
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) has launched a program to make renewable earth energy to heat and cool their members’ homes much more affordable.
Under the “ground breaking” provisions of DMEA’s “Co-Z Loop Tariff,” the cooperative will pay for the installation of a residential ground-source heat pump’s loops—normally about half the system’s cost. DMEA will own and maintain the loop as utility plant, charging the residential co-op member signing up for the loop tariff an affordable monthly fee, analogous to the monthly base charge members pay for electric service.
As new homes are constructed in the Valley, many folks are exploring alternative energy possibilities such as solar and geothermal heating and cooling systems. In support of that interest, our local electric utility company, Delta Montrose Electrical Association offers a net metering program.
Their objective is to encourage co-op members to install solar, wind, hydro and similar renewable generation facilities to fulfill or partially fulfill their own electrical requirements. In addition, they have a program that offers members an opportunity to utilize geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Our area has several resources that provide innovative alternative energy options. Below are just a few that should be explored if you’re thinking of building in the Valley.
Solar Energy
Solar Energy International is a local training facility that is dedicated to hands-on labs, online solar photovoltaic training, and renewable energy education. It’s a good place to start if you’re interested in solar power.
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) has launched a program to make renewable earth energy to heat and cool their members’ homes much more affordable.
Under the “ground breaking” provisions of DMEA’s “Co-Z Loop Tariff,” the cooperative will pay for the installation of a residential ground-source heat pump’s loops—normally about half the system’s cost. DMEA will own and maintain the loop as utility plant, charging the residential co-op member signing up for the loop tariff an affordable monthly fee, analogous to the monthly base charge members pay for electric service.