Valley Rural Energy Services

Valley Rural Energy Services, offered by Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Valley Rural Electric Cooperative is proud to offer a range of energy solutions through its Valley Rural Energy Services (VRES). This venture continues the co-op's tradition of understanding the needs of its members and offering a product or service to meet those needs.

Launched in the spring of 2017, VRES brings together a variety of products and services under one umbrella. Listed below are the offerings the cooperative provides through VRES.

Services and Products

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The electricians with Valley Rural Energy Services specialize in small jobs such as upgrading panel boxes, moving outlets, and upgrading lighting. They also sell and install Generac® generators, GenerLinkTM transfer switches, and Marathon® water heaters.

Generac® is a registered trademark of Generac Power Systems. GenerLink™ is a trademark of Global Power Products. Marathon® and Rheem® are registered trademarks of Rheem Manufacturing Company.

Generator Sales and Installation

We sell and install Generac® generators and transfer switches in many sizes and types to provide backup power during outages.

Get backup power

Generator Transfer Switches

Make sure your generator is connected safely to your home electrical system with a transfer switch, and you'll weather any power outage with peace of mind.

Connect safely

Electrical Service Work

We can provide residential and farm-related electrical service work. We specialize in small jobs in a hurry and offer prompt and free quotes.

See how we can help

Water Heater Sales

We sell Rheem® Marathon® electric storage tank water heaters in sizes from 30 to 105 gallons. The devices boast a lifetime tank warranty.

See sizes and prices

Water Heater Rebates

We offer rebates to members who purchase a new electric storage tank water heater. The amount varies by the brand and size of the device.

See if you qualify

Home Energy Audits

We offer evaluations of household energy use and potential energy loss with suggestions for improving the energy efficiency of your household.

Learn more

CFL Disposal

As a community service, we collect spent CFL bulbs, which contain a very small amount of mercury, for proper disposal. Don't throw them in the trash. Bring them to us.

Discard safely

Smart Strip Surge Protectors

These devices can protect sensitive electronic equipment and appliances from power surges and spikes and can also reduce standby energy loss.

Protect and save

LED Light Bulbs

More efficient and longer-lasting than incandescent and CFL bulbs, LED bulbs use a fraction of the electricity compared to those other bulbs. We sell two sizes.

Make the switch