Did you know Dakota Valley has its own weatherization program?

Interested in saving money and energy? Dakota Valley Electric has its own program for weatherization. Through the Energy Resource Conservation (ERC) loan program, more than $913,600 has been loaned to cooperative members to weatherize their homes and install efficient heating and cooling systems.

Qualifying Dakota Valley members may borrow up to $5,000 at five percent interest to purchase and install energy-efficient electric heating and cooling systems and electric water heating systems. Eligible projects also include efforts to increase energy efficiency—such as replacing doors and windows and adding insulation. Also, the ERC loan program may be used by Dakota Valley members for purchasing and installing closed-loop geothermal heat pumps at cooperative-served sites. A qualifying member, with board approval, may receive a loan for 50 percent of total heat pump project (funding may not exceed $10,000 for total heat pump project.)

For more information about the cooperative’s ERC loan program, contact Rhonda Shockman, Kathy Rysavy or Pat Schaffer at 800-342-4671, find the form here at dakotavalley.com or e-mail questions to dvec@dakotavalley.com.