Distributed generation means taking unused renewable energy you generate—like solar or wind—and distributing it back to your co-op so it can be used by other members. The good news is that because it’s your energy, we’ll pay you for it! The advantage of using distributed generation isn’t just more money in your pocket—it also helps increase efficiency by reducing electricity loss along transmission and distribution lines.
To give you a better idea of what we pay for your energy, take a look at our 2026 distributed generation rates for projects greater than 25kW —as well as average rates over the previous five years—below. For all projects less than 25kW, contact your local electric cooperative for rate and pricing information.
| 2026 Rate (Effective March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027) | 2025 Rate (Effective March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026) | 5 Year Average (2021-2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Wabash Valley coincident window peak contracted capacity supplied each month | $3.45 per kW1 | $3.35 per kW4 | $3.22 per kW1 |
| For on-peak energy supplied each month | $.05696 per kWh2 | $.04668 per kWh2 | $.05387 per kWh |
| For off-peak energy supplied each month | $.03978 per kWh3 | $.03444 per kWh3 | $.03838 per kWh |
1kW represents WVPA’s applicable RTO peak of any calendar hour during the month
2kWh On-peak represents summation of hours between 6 AM and 10 PM (excludes NERC holidays and weekends)
3kWh Off-peak represents summation of hours between 10 PM and 6 AM (includes NERC holidays and weekends)
4Demand kW represents WVPA’s billing peak of 5 PM to 8 PM (rate structure effective 1/1/23-12/31/2025)
No matter how much power you’re generating, we’re ready to work with you. WVPA and our member co-ops divide distributed generation projects into three categories based on size. Get started using the steps outlined below.
All arrangements for these projects should be made solely with the local eclectic cooperative.
Email Lauren Schuettler at DER@wvpa.com.
