Lower Valley Energy Inc. Data Access Guide
Lower Valley Energy is a consumer-owned electric and natural gas cooperative founded in 1938, serving about 36,200 members across northwest Wyoming and southeastern Idaho. It runs Aclara TWACS power-line-carrier AMI with SmartHub and the myLVmeter usage dashboard, but exposes no Green Button, EDI, API, or aggregator programs — interval-capable meters exist while customer-facing exports do not.
How to Get Your Lower Valley Energy Inc. Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartHub Portal | ✓ | — | Residential and commercial members (electric and gas) | Bills, statements, payment history | Monthly billing cycle | Web portal |
| myLVmeter Dashboard | ✓ | — | All members (free benefit) | Monthly usage trends, comparisons, peak demand views | Scheduled AMI reads | Graphical web views (no export) |
| Manual data request | ✓ | ✓ | Members and authorized third parties via direct negotiation | Custom usage reports, interval data by request | Per request | As arranged with customer service |
Billing Data Access
Lower Valley Energy provides billing access through SmartHub for electric and gas accounts — statements, payment history, paperless billing, and notifications. No API or CSV/XML billing export is documented, and there is no third-party authorization workflow.
What Data Is on Your Lower Valley Energy Inc. Bill
- Current and historical bills
- Billing statements and payment history
- Billing dates and notifications
- Paperless billing enrollment
How to Download Lower Valley Energy Inc. Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the commercial account in SmartHub with the account number from the bill
- 02View statements and payment history under Billing
- 03Use myLVmeter for usage trending and peak demand analysis
- 04For custom usage reports or delegated access, contact (800) 882-5875 or the Jackson commercial services line (307) 739-6029
How to Download Lower Valley Energy Inc. Bills (Residential)
- 01Navigate to https://lvenergy.smarthub.coop/Login.html
- 02Select New User to register on first login
- 03Enter your account number from your physical bill
- 04Provide an email address and create a password
- 05Log in and open the Billing section for current and past bills
- 06Optionally enroll in paperless billing at https://www.lvenergy.com/my-account/setup-paperless-billing/
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Lower Valley Energy Inc. Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Lower Valley Energy completed deployment of Aclara TWACS AMI using power-line-carrier (not RF) communication across all member locations. Meters support 15/30/60-minute intervals with at least 35 days stored in meter modules, but members see only monthly summaries and trend tools in myLVmeter — no interval-level export is documented.
How to Download Lower Valley Energy Inc. Interval Data
- 01Log in to SmartHub at https://lvenergy.smarthub.coop/
- 02Open View My Energy Usage to access the myLVmeter dashboard
- 03Use Average Usage, Usage Comparison, Usage Explorer, Usage Management, and Usage Tracking tools
- 04Set custom date ranges for a 12-month lookback and review peak demand analysis
- 05For interval-level data, request a custom report from customer service at (800) 882-5875
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Lower Valley Energy Inc. rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Lower Valley Energy exposes no public API, developer portal, Share My Data portal, or utility-run aggregator program. Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com. Internally, the cooperative uses NISC infrastructure with MDM Extract tools for automated TWACS data extraction, but that capability is not exposed externally; direct third-party access must be negotiated with the cooperative.
How to Register as a Lower Valley Energy Inc. API Vendor
- 01Contact Lower Valley Energy at (800) 882-5875 or lvenergy@lvenergy.com to discuss data access needs
- 02Explain the member relationship and intended use (energy management, audits, aggregation)
- 03Negotiate a custom arrangement — the cooperative ownership model may allow flexibility
- 04Treat LVE as a manual-collection utility in aggregation platforms until Green Button support is added
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
No publicly documented EDI capability — no ANSI X12 transactions (814, 820, 867, 810), EDIFACT, trading partner enrollment, or VAN connections. Third parties seeking EDI for wholesale, broker, or commercial arrangements should inquire directly at (800) 882-5875 or lvenergy@lvenergy.com (236 N Washington, PO Box 188, Afton, WY 83110).
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Electric and gas rate information is published on Lower Valley Energy's Rates & Schedules page. As a cooperative, rates are set by the member-elected board rather than a state commission tariff process.
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Lower Valley Energy Inc. Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Commercial Energy Audits
Commercial energy audits and conservation consulting whose results include usage data analysis, delivered through direct utility engagement rather than programmatic access.
- 01Submit the commercial audit application at lvenergy.com
- 02Coordinate the audit with LVE commercial services (Jackson area: (307) 739-6029)
- 03Receive audit results with usage analysis and conservation recommendations
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button DMD or CMD (no ESPI/REQ.21 compliance)
- ⚠No EDI transactions or trading partner program
- ⚠No public API or developer portal
- ⚠TWACS meters capture 15/30/60-minute intervals but no customer-facing interval export exists
- ⚠No aggregator partnerships or Share My Data portal
- ⚠Bill statements are portal-view only — no documented CSV/XML export
- ⚠Usage data is not sold or shared with third parties; access requires direct negotiation
Lower Valley Energy Inc. Data Access FAQ
Can C&I members export interval data from Lower Valley Energy?▾
Not self-service. The Aclara TWACS AMI captures 15/30/60-minute intervals with at least 35 days stored in meter modules, but myLVmeter only shows monthly trends and comparisons. Request interval data directly from customer service at (800) 882-5875, specifying granularity, account, and date range.
Does Lower Valley Energy support Green Button, EDI, or an API?▾
No. There is no Green Button DMD/CMD, no ESPI/REQ.21 compliance, no ANSI X12 EDI transactions or trading partner program, and no public API or developer portal. The internal NISC MDM Extract tooling is utility-only and not exposed to third parties.
How do consultants or aggregators get data for LVE member accounts?▾
Only through direct negotiation. There is no Share My Data portal or aggregator partnership, and LVE does not sell usage data. Contact (800) 882-5875 or lvenergy@lvenergy.com with the member relationship and use case; expect manual data delivery under a custom arrangement.
What usage analytics does myLVmeter provide?▾
Average Usage baselines, Usage Comparison against prior periods, Usage Explorer trending, Usage Management for tracking energy reduction, and Usage Tracking with custom 12-month date ranges — plus peak demand analysis. It's a free member benefit inside SmartHub, but offers graphical views only with no data export.
Does Lower Valley Energy serve both electric and gas, and can members shop for supply?▾
LVE delivers both electric and natural gas service across northwest Wyoming and southeastern Idaho as a consumer-owned cooperative. There is no retail choice in its territory — members take bundled service at board-set rates published on the Rates & Schedules page.
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