Great River Energy | More than a power company

More than a power company

Great River Energy is a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative serving 27 member-owner distribution cooperatives. Together, our systems provide reliable, cleaner electricity while maintaining affordable rates for 1.7 million people.

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Approval of more needed high-voltage power lines in Minnesota expected in the coming months
Oct 14, 2024

Projects that will strengthen electricity reliability and open pathways for renewable energy in the Midwest are poised to take a major step forward this winter. Great River Energy, wholesale power

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New transmission line approved in Minnesota; will boost reliability, increase access to renewable energy for customers
Oct 03, 2024

Construction of the eastern segment, Alexandria-Big Oaks, to start in 2025 Several regional energy companies are moving ahead with a new high-voltage transmission line that will increase the

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Gas turbines take center stage at conference hosted by Great River Energy
Sep 25, 2024

The Pratt & Whitney FT4 combustion turbine has been a cornerstone for peaking plants across the country — including Great River Energy’s St. Bonifacius facility — since manufacturing began

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Great River Energy named finalist for clean energy funding
Sep 13, 2024

President Joe Biden announced the first round of finalists for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program, part of the administration’s efforts to boost clean energy investments in rural

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