





More than a power company
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative serving 28 member-owner distribution cooperatives. Together, our systems provide reliable, cleaner electricity while maintaining affordable rates for 1.7 million people.
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Great River Energy earns third Great Place to Work Certification™
Great River Energy is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the third time. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at
Full articleMinnesota Power and Great River Energy to build transmission line to bolster electric reliability in northern Minnesota
Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), and Great River Energy today announced their intent to build an approximately 150-mile, double-circuit 345-kV transmission line from
Full articleAerial patrols prove effective in many situations
Helicopters provide a great way for Great River Energy to both inspect its lines, equipment and right of way, and to make repairs from overhead when needed. In May and June, Great River Energy used
Full articleCooperatives serve members by investing in their communities
Electric cooperatives serve their members with the electric power necessary for community businesses and residents to operate and live as they prefer. The economic development services cooperatives
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Making everyday moments possible
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.