Lower Valley Energy Inc

In early 1996, after building liquid natural gas plants at both the Afton headquarters and Jackson office, Lower Valley Energy began distributing natural gas. The natural gas system started with approximately 2,500 customers (in 2018, nearing 5,000 customers). 2008: built a 50-mile pipeline from Big Piney to Jackson 2009: compressor station in Hoback 2014: took a 12-mile line from Jackson to Teton Village 2019: natural gas from Spring Gulch to the Jackson Hole Airport Natural gas overlapped previously with our propane system. In early 2001 Lower Valley Energy brought propane to Teton Village. In 2005 Lower Valley Energy brought propane to Alpine. In February 2017 Lower Valley Energy experienced the worst disaster in its history, with 17 steel transmission poles collapsing. Calling on 5 neighboring utilities, power was restored in 4 days. The Hooper Springs Transmission Line was energized at end of October 2019. The 24-mile line connects Soda Springs, Idaho to the southern part of the system. The $65 million project was a partnership with Bonneville Power Administration, Lower Valley Energy’s main electricity provider. Bringing electricity to all Star Valley and Jackson homes, businesses, farms and industries was a major factor in the progress and growth of the valley and its communities, bringing practically an entire new way of life to the people who chose to make their homes in this rural part of the country. Residents have felt a keen appreciation for the efforts of Lower Valley Energy who willingly gave their time and means to bring about this modern miracle.