Founded in 1937, Lower Valley Energy was formerly known as Lower Valley Power & Light. It works with a team of more than 13,000 members. The company is a nonprofit cooperative that works to conserve energy and educates customers to optimally utilize energy for productive purpose. Lower Valley Energy offers a variety of conservation programs, such as the ComLite, which provides an incentive to upgrade old, less-efficient lighting fixtures and offers a rebate on more than 30% wattage reduction. It also provides Marathon Water Heaters and Energy Star appliance rebate program. The company maintains a location in Jackson, N.Y.