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 26 member-owner distribution cooperatives and customers. Together, our systems provide reliable, cleaner electricity while maintaining affordable rates for 1.7 million people.

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Great River Energy invites public to January town halls on future energy plans 
Jan 13, 2026

Great River Energy is set to host a series of town hall meetings across Minnesota this January, inviting members and the public to learn about and provide input on its upcoming integrated resource

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Moody’s affirms strong credit rating  
Dec 17, 2025

Moody’s Ratings has affirmed its A3 rating of Great River Energy, maintaining a stable outlook for the cooperative.   This affirmation highlights confidence in Great River

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GridEx VIII puts Great River Energy to the test
Dec 17, 2025

National grid exercise simulates wildfires, ice storms and sabotage Practice makes perfect. That was the mantra last month at Great River Energy as the two-day GridEx VIII crisis exercise

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Dynamic line rating project earns co-op prestigious award
Dec 17, 2025

Great River Energy was recently selected as the winner of POWER Magazine’s prestigious 2025 Transmission & Distribution Award, recognizing the electric cooperative’s groundbreaking dynamic

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