Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative

Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (Mvec) is a non-profit rural electric cooperative located in Jordan, Minnesota, serving rural communities with electric utility services. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, the organization is structured as a tax-exempt corporate entity focused on providing electrical infrastructure and supporting rural economic development. Through its federal grant awards, Mvec has demonstrated a commitment to innovative energy solutions, sustainability, and community resilience.

Mvec has received multiple federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Services, totaling over $1.4 million in recent awards. These grants have supported diverse initiatives including greenhouse gas reduction, infrastructure enhancement, and rural economic development. Specifically, Mvec has been involved in projects such as the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program, which aims to improve electric infrastructure reliability and deploy renewable energy systems. As a sub-grantee, the cooperative is also participating in the MGCARED Project, a national microgrid deployment effort focused on developing region-specific energy systems. In the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Mvec is working to install 2-4 MW of rooftop solar systems, 2-4 MWh battery energy storage systems, and a microgrid controller. Additionally, the cooperative has received sub-grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for disaster relief efforts, including responses to flood damages and winter storm recovery, further highlighting its role in community resilience and infrastructure support.