CEO Message – May 2024

Your Trusted Energy Partner

Brandon Wittman headshotWe've all heard this phrase, “We’re here to serve you.” countless times thus weakening its impact. These words no doubt seem generic and overused. To Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative (YVEC), these words not only have true meaning, but they literally define our business.

Over 80 years ago, neighbors formed our co-op for the common good and created it to serve our community. In our case, it was the only way to bring electricity into several areas without power. In doing so, YVEC helped the communities thrive. (26942000)

Today, we are continuing our quest to help our members and their communities thrive. While our focus has remained steady on providing reliable energy to our members, today’s energy is far different than it was decades ago. That is why we continue to adapt and keep pace with changing technology, evolving needs, and new expectations.

We strive to be your trusted energy partner by providing information on a broad range of energy topics while helping you save energy. Our member service department provides energy assessments and ways to save energy at your home or business. Solar has been a very hot topic, and if you are interested in more information to see if a system would be beneficial for your home or business, call the member services department. They can give you a breakdown of understanding costs, responsibilities, and potential energy savings.

We strive to be your trusted energy partner by providing information on a broad range of energy topics while helping you save energy.

We also recognize that some members may be considering an electric vehicle purchase. YVEC owns an EV and can provide information on charging and electrical requirement options. We also have a candid assessment of vehicle performance, charging times, and expected energy usage at your home. No matter what our members drive, we want to help you achieve your energy goals.

You can turn to us for additional support on items like lighting, heating and cooling, thermostat settings, appliance efficiency, and more. Remember - we offer several rebates on energy-efficient appliances.

So, the next time you hear the phrase, “We’re here to serve you,” we hope you think of YVEC and know that we not only mean it, but it also defines our business. Service is deeply ingrained at YVEC. It’s a fiber in the fabric of who we are, and we strive to be your trusted source of all things energy.

Connect with us in person, online, or through our social media platforms. We always appreciate hearing from you.

Brandon J. Wittman
Chief Executive Officer