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Electrical Hi-Lites

Teriyaki Meatball-Brocolli Kebabs

August 11, 2026

Recipe of the Month: Teriyaki Meatball-Brocolli Kebabs

August 11, 2026

Behind the Fence: Understanding Substation Safety

August 11, 2026

CEO Message – August 2026

Hot Weather, Higher Usage: Understanding Your Summer Electric Bill

CEO Message – July 2026

Recipe of the Month: Banana Pudding Fluff

Recipe of the Month: Grilled Corn Salad

CEO Message – June 2026

Behind the Bucket Truck

Chicken Piccata

Recipe of the Month: Chicken Piccata

Operation Round-Up Feature – May 2026

CEO Message – May 2026

2025 Annual Report

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Recipe of the Month: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Operation Round-Up Feature – April 2026

CEO Message – April 2026

February 3, 2026

Recipe of the Month: Peach Tart

February 3, 2026

Operation Round-Up Feature – February 2026

February 3, 2026

CEO Message – February 2026

Creamy French Onion & Mushroom Soup

January 5, 2026

Recipe of the Month: Creamy French Onion & Mushroom Soup

January 5, 2026

Operation Round-Up Feature – January 2026

January 5, 2026

CEO Message – January 2026

Butter Chicken

December 3, 2025

Recipe of the Month: Butter Chicken

December 3, 2025

Operation Round-Up Feature – December 2025

December 3, 2025

CEO Message – December 2025

Cranberry Bread Pudding

November 1, 2025

Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Bread Pudding

November 1, 2025

Operation Round-Up Feature – November 2025

November 1, 2025

CEO Message – November 2025

October 6, 2025

Recipe of The Month: Perfect Potato Soup

October 6, 2025

Operation Round-Up Feature – October 2025

October 6, 2025

CEO Message – October 2025

September 2, 2025

Recipe of The Month: Ultimate Spaghetti Carbonara

September 2, 2025

Operation Round-Up Feature – September 2025

September 2, 2025

CEO Message – September 2025

Recipe of The Month: Glazed Double-Cut Pork Chops

Operation Round-Up Feature – August 2025

CEO Message – August 2025

Recipe of the Month: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Christian Athletes

Operation Round-Up Feature – July 2025

CEO Message – July 2025

Recipe of the Month: Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Operation Round-Up Feature – June 2025

CEO Message – June 2025

Operation Round-Up Feature – May 2025

Recipe of the Month: Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon

CEO Message – May 2025

Heat Pumps vs. Baseboard Heating: A Comparison of Efficiency

Operation Round-Up Feature – April 2025

CEO Message – April 2025

Scholarships & Essay Winners 2024

President ’s Report 2024

A white utility truck equipped with a crane parked alongside the road, ready for service or maintenance tasks.

Capital Credits

February 6, 2025

Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos

February 6, 2025

Jumpstart Your Health in January 2025: A Guide to New Beginnings

February 6, 2025

CEO Message – January 2025

A young girl sits on a bed, holding a teddy bear, with a joyful expression on her face.

February 1, 2025

Operation Round-Up Feature – February 2025

February 1, 2025

Boost Comfort & Cut Costs: How Insulating Your Home Reduces Energy Use

February 1, 2025

CEO Message – February 2025

December 4, 2024

Operation Round-Up Feature – December 2024

December 4, 2024

CEO Message – December 2024

December 4, 2024

Recipe of the Month: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

November 5, 2024

Recipe of the Month: Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese

office sunset

November 4, 2024

CEO Message – November 2024

Students standing in front of the Washington Monument

November 4, 2024

National Youth Tour 2025

October 7, 2024

Operation Round-Up Feature – October 2024

October 7, 2024

This Halloween, Beware of Energy Vampires!

October 7, 2024

CEO Message – October 2024

October 7, 2024

Recipe of the Month: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Mom and daughter snuggled under blanket in living room

September 3, 2024

Maximizing Your Heating Efficiency This Fall

Worden Senior Citizens Center Inc. received $1,040 in funding

September 3, 2024

Operation Round-Up Feature – September 2024

Philly style sloppy joe

September 3, 2024

Recipe of the Month: Philly Style Sloppy Joes

September 3, 2024

CEO Message – September 2024

Recipe of the Month: Grilled Beef Kabobs

Operation Round Up Feature – August 2024

CEO Message – August 2024

Operation Round Up Feature – July 2024

Recipe of the Month: Red, White & Blue Summer Salad

CEO Message – July 2024

CEO Message – June 2024

Operation Round Up Feature – June 2024

Recipe of the Month: Mexican Street Corn Salad

Electrical Safety Tips for Spring 2024

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Recipe of the Month: Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

CEO Message – May 2024

Chase Hawks Memorial Association received $3,000 in funding towards their annual Buckaroo Bike Rodeo.

Operation Round Up Feature – May 2024

Recipe of the Month: Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Recipe of the Month: Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

CEO Message – April 2024

Operation Round Up Feature – April 2024

February 2, 2024

Recipe of the Month: Breakfast Bagel Sliders

February 2, 2024

Operation Round Up Feature – February 2024

February 2, 2024

CEO Message – February 2024

January 2, 2024

Recipe of the Month: Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

January 2, 2024

Operation Round Up Feature – January 2024

January 2, 2024

CEO Message – January 2024

Moctail in a glass

December 12, 2023

Recipe of the Month: A Merry Mocktail Punch

December 12, 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – December 2023

December 12, 2023

CEO Message – December 2023

Pumpkin Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

November 2, 2023

Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

November 2, 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – November 2023

Thank You letters

November 2, 2023

CEO Message – November 2023

Lake with trees in background, autumn

October 1, 2023

CEO Message – October 2023

Sweet & Salty Caramel Apple Bark

October 1, 2023

Recipe of the Month: Sweet & Salty Caramel Apple Bark

October 1, 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – October 2023

halloween pumpkin

October 1, 2023

Spooky Energy Savings

September 2, 2023

Recipe of the Month: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

national farm

September 2, 2023

A Salute to National Farm Safety & Health Week

September 2, 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – September 2023

September 2, 2023

CEO Message – September 2023

kids running to the school bus

Slow Down

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

CEO Message – August 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – August 2023

peach cobbler

Recipe of the Month: Peach Cobbler

A family barbequing

Outdoor Safety

Safe Kids Yellowstone county receives funds

Operation Round Up Feature – July 2023

Mama's Baked Beans

Recipe of the Month: Mama’s Baked Beans

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

CEO Message – July 2023

Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Recipe of the Month: Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Montana Sunset over a river

CEO Message – June 2023

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

CEO Message – May 2023

White office building

Operation Round Up Feature –Ballantine United Food Program

Stuffed pepper casserole

Recipe of the Month: Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Operation Round Up Feature – April 2023

Italian Tortellin Soup

Recipe of the Month: Italian Tortellin Soup

Montana Sunset over a river

CEO Message – April 2023

Save now

Efficiency Upgrades to Help You Save

Overhead view of Yellowstone Electric Cooperative

2022 Annual Report

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

February 1, 2023

Recipe of the Month: Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

February 1, 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – February 2023

Electric heater next to lounger.

February 1, 2023

Do’s & Don’ts of Space Heaters

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

February 1, 2023

CEO Message – February 2023

Lasagna Soup

January 13, 2023

Recipe of the Month: Lasagna Soup

January 13, 2023

Operation Round Up Feature – January 2023

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

January 13, 2023

CEO Message – January 2023

Man with skis

January 13, 2023

Be Well in 2023

2 people under a blanker in front of a fireplace

December 8, 2022

5 Ways to Fight the Winter Chill & Save Energy

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

December 8, 2022

CEO Message – December 2022

Montana Veterans Meat Locker received $6,000 in funding for a temperature-controlled meat transporting vehicle.

December 8, 2022

Operation Round Up Feature – December 2022

Hands holding holiday cookies

December 8, 2022

Recipe of the Month: Holiday Egg Nog Cookies

Slow cooker chicken fajita soup

November 4, 2022

Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

Member of Big Sky Senior Services receiving their Operation Round Up funding

November 4, 2022

Operation Round Up Feature – November 2022

Dave Kelsey receiving the Blue and Gold award

November 4, 2022

Congratulations to YVEC Trustee, Dave Kelsey

Male Elk in Montana

November 4, 2022

CEO Message – November 2022

U.S Capitol building

November 4, 2022

Win a Weeklong Trip to Washington, D.C.

Chocolate chip pumpkin bread

October 6, 2022

Recipe of the Month: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Members of the Laurel Police Reserves holding their operation round up check

October 6, 2022

Operation Round Up Feature – October 2022

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

October 6, 2022

CEO Message – October 2022

Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative employee standing by service vehicle

October 6, 2022

Celebrating Membership

Ground turkey stuffed peppers

September 6, 2022

Recipe of the Month: Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Members of St. Vincent de Paul holding operation round up check

September 6, 2022

Operation Round Up Feature – September 2022

Montana Sunset over a river

September 6, 2022

CEO Message – September 2022

Disaster kit

September 6, 2022

The Power of Preparation

Creamy summer salad

Recipe of the Month: Creamy Summer Salad

Operation Round Up Feature – August 2022

Kid getting on a school bus

Back to School Safety

Gas pumps

CEO Message – August 2022

Summer berry cheesecake salad

Recipe of the Month: Summer Berry Cheesecake Salad

Junior League of Billings members holding their $2500 check

Operation Round Up Feature – July 2022

Man and woman working together in office

CEO Message – July 2022

Parachuter holding American flag

Firework Safety

Operation Round Up Feature – June 2022

Tortellini Greek Salad

Recipe of the Month: Tortellini Greek Salad

Montana Sunset over a river

CEO Message – June 2022

Education scholarship student icon investment money academic

Scholarship Winners

Lightning Storm Clouds

Storm Safety Tips

Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler

Recipe of the Month: Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation

Operation Round Up Feature – May 2022

Electrical substation

CEO Message – May 2022

People gathered at the 83rd YVEC Annual Meeting

83rd YVEC Annual Membership Meeting Review

corn chowder

Recipe of the Month: Corn Chowder With Bacon

Mother holding child

Operation Round Up Feature – April 2022

Two lineworkers smiling on the job

CEO Message – April 2022

Smartphone with the text "Scam Alert" onscreen

Scammers Target YVEC Members

field with haybales and powerlines nearby

2022 Annual Meeting Notice

linemen in bucket truck working on power lines

2021 Annual Report

mini red velvet bundt cakes

February 1, 2022

Recipe of the Month: Mini Red Velvet Bundt Cakes

warrior wishes holding check from YVEC

February 1, 2022

Operation Round Up Feature — February 2022

group of linemen together outside in front of bucket truck

February 1, 2022

CEO Message — February 2022

3 linemen

February 1, 2022

83rd Annual Membership Meeting

cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip

January 10, 2022

Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

people holding large check in front of Christmas tree

January 10, 2022

Operation Round Up Feature — January 2022

thermostat

January 10, 2022

Winter Energy Saving Tips

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

January 10, 2022

CEO Message — January 2022

homemade peppermine patties

December 7, 2021

Recipe of the Month: Homemade Peppermint Patties

Billings Catholic School with large check, with kids raising hands in the air

December 7, 2021

Operation Round Up Feature — December 2021

solar panels

December 7, 2021

Is Solar Right for You?

Christmas ornaments in snow

December 7, 2021

CEO Message — December 2021

capitol building

November 13, 2021

Apply to Youth Tour 2022

zucchini pineapple bread

November 13, 2021

Recipe of the Month: Zucchini Pineapple Bread

Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department holding check from YVEC

November 13, 2021

Operation Round Up Feature — November 2021

Montana Sunset over a river

November 13, 2021

CEO Message — November 2021

Chinook Horses with check with horses next to small ponies

November 13, 2021

Operation Round Up Feature — October 2021

montana cowboy stew

October 13, 2021

Recipe of the Month: Montana Cowboy Stew

several grain distillers

October 13, 2021

Tips for a Safe Harvest

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

October 12, 2021

CEO Message — October 2021

peach crumb bars

September 8, 2021

Recipe of the Month: Peach Crumb Bars

woman reading to young girl outside on grass

September 8, 2021

Operation Round Up Feature — September 2021

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

September 8, 2021

CEO Message — September 2021

pumpkins and leaves on table

September 8, 2021

Fall Electrical Safety Tips

french toast bake

Recipe of the Month: French Toast Bake

Better Billings foundation holding large check from svec

Operation Round Up Feature — August 2021

family on a boat rowing on the river

Enjoy Water Recreation Safely

Montana Sunset over a river

CEO Message — August 2021

woman closing washing machine in laundry room

10 Ways to Save Energy in the Laundry Room

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

CEO Message — July 2021

strawberry pineapple salsa

Recipe of the Month: Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

people from Horses Spirits Healing with a check

Operation Round Up Feature — July 2021

Montana Sunset over a river

You Can Now Invest in Solar 3

Fuego Volunteer Fire Department

Operation Round Up Feature — June 2021

AC unit outside

Summer Seasonal Tips

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

CEO Message — June 2021

solar panels in a field

Introducing Solar 3

Montana Sunset over a river

CEO Message — May 2021

Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming holding check from operation round up program

Operation Round Up Feature — May 2021

hand switching on breaker

May is Electrical Safety Month

stack of cookies next to glass of milk

Recipe of the Month: Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies

CASA of Yellowstone County received $5,000

Operation Round Up Feature – March 2021

whiskey pineapple chicken

Recipe of the Month: Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

CAT tractor digging in ground

Know What’s Below: Steps for Safe Digging

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

CEO Message — March 2021

black and white photo of linemen next to bucket truck

2020 Annual Report

2021 Annual Meeting Notice

February 1, 2021

Operation Round Up Feature – February 2021

Education scholarship student icon investment money academic

February 1, 2021

Memorial Scholarships – Apply Now

bucket truck

February 1, 2021

82nd Annual Membership Meeting

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

February 1, 2021

CEO Message — February 2021

lemon raspberry streusel muffins

February 1, 2021

Recipe of the Month: Valentine Lemon Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Montana Sunset over a river

January 5, 2021

CEO Message — January 2021

different colored bell peppers

January 5, 2021

Recipe of the Month: Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers

man with box of food placing it in trunk of car

January 5, 2021

Operation Round Up Feature – January 2021

snowflakes

January 5, 2021

Energy Saving Tips for the Winter Season

capitol building

December 2, 2020

Scholarships — Apply Now

people holding large check

December 2, 2020

Operation Round Up Feature — December 2020

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

December 2, 2020

CEO Message — December 2020

Christmas ornaments and lights

December 2, 2020

Creative Ideas

four people holding a check for Dog Tag Buddies, with a dog beside them

November 24, 2020

Operation Round Up Feature — November 2020

capitol building

November 24, 2020

2021 Youth Tour Replaced with Scholarship Contest

orange leaves

November 24, 2020

Seasonal Safety

Montana Sunset over a river

November 24, 2020

CEO Message — November 2020

taco soup in a bowl with corn chips on the side

October 12, 2020

Recipe of the Month: Fiesta Taco Soup

October 12, 2020

How to Read Your Bill

Montana Sunset over a river

October 12, 2020

Electrical Hi-Lites: October 2020

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

October 1, 2020

CEO Message — October 2020

Large group of students wearing matching red tshirts in front of the Capitol building.

October 1, 2020

2021 Washington D.C. Youth Tour Trip

Group of men holding a check from Operation Round Up for the MSUB Foundation.

October 1, 2020

Operation Round Up Feature October 2020

hands holding a phone and credit card

October 1, 2020

Member Connections

Glass jar, coins and graduation hat on color background.

August 18, 2020

2020 Ray Michels & Marlene Amen Scholarship Winners

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

CEO Message — August 2020

Male Elk in Montana

COVID-19 Energy Assistance

Hand reaching out to adjust a Nest Smart Thermostat

Smart Thermostat Options

Woman standing at FastPass payment kiosk

New YVEC Kiosk Vendor Options

Education scholarship student icon investment money academic

2020 YVEC Scholarship Winners

YVEC linemen in hard hats standing next to a boom truck

CEO Message — July 2020

Montana Sunset over a river

Electrical Hi-Lites: May 2020

YVEC Lineman on a boom truck

Electrical Hi-Lites: April 2020

Montana Sunset over a river

Lobby Closed

Male Elk in Montana

February 1, 2020

Electrical Hi-Lites: February 2020

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

January 1, 2020

Electrical Hi-Lites: January 2020

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

December 31, 2019

2019 Annual Report

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

December 1, 2019

Electrical Hi-Lites: December 2019

Montana Sunset over a river

November 1, 2019

Electrical Hi-Lites: November 2019

Male Elk in Montana

October 1, 2019

Electrical Hi-Lites: October 2019

Zimmerman trail as it winds up the rim rocks on the West end of Billings, Montana.

September 1, 2019

Electrical Hi-Lites: September 2019

Sunset in a hay field, photo by Monti J. Wetsch

Electrical Hi-Lites: August 2019

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By the Numbers

Mission Statement:
At Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative we provide our members with safe, reliable, affordable power and excellent service, with a focus on the success of our membership and communities we serve.

23458

Meters Connected

6

Counties Served

2706

Miles of Line

89

Years in Business