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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Co-ops answer call for mutual aid
Minnesota electric cooperatives send lineworkers to restore power in communities ravaged by hurricanes Unprecedented times call for an unprecedented response. After evaluating the mass devastation
Full articleApproval of more needed high-voltage power lines in Minnesota expected in the coming months
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
Full articleNew transmission line approved in Minnesota; will boost reliability, increase access to renewable energy for customers
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
Full articleGas turbines take center stage at conference hosted by Great River Energy
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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From brewing your morning coffee to charging your phone overnight. From cooking Saturday morning breakfast to watching your favorite weeknight show. We exist to deliver electricity you can depend on every day.
