Great River Energy is studying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule regarding emissions from existing electricity generating units, and is analyzing its impact on our power plants. After that analysis is complete, we will likely submit comments to the EPA on the proposed rule. If the rule is finalized, Great River Energy will participate […]
The Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) board of directors recently announced that Daniel Carlisle has accepted the position as president/chief executive officer and legal counsel. Carlisle, who currently serves as an attorney for Pemberton Law Office, will succeed current President/CEO Robin Doege in October. “Dan is a long-time member of our community, understands our culture at […]
Great River Energy has agreed to purchase a new 20,000-square-foot steel building under construction in the St. James Industrial Park. The St. James Economic Development Authority approached Great River Energy about buying the building and site from the city as a way to attract and grow local business. “This site is ideal for Great River […]
Who better to tout the benefits of electric vehicles (EV) than employees who “walk the walk” and hop in the driver’s seat themselves? Great River Energy, in partnership with Midwest EVOLVE and PlugInConnect, hosted an EV ride and drive event for employees at its Maple Grove office. Before getting the opportunity to take a spin […]
McLean County played host to political dignitaries Monday, Aug. 13, as U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry toured Great River Energy’s Coal Creek Station courtesy of an invitation from Rep. Kevin Cramer and Sen. John Hoeven. While there, Perry learned about the energy park concept and how it is used to efficiently harness all available […]
A Great River Energy line technician, was recently recognized for his efforts when he acted quickly and decisively to save a dog’s life last October. Ralph Skoglund was working with crews in Moose Lake, Minn., near a newly-installed roundabout when a car pulled over and a very frantic woman jumped out holding a small dog. […]
More than 700 bicycling enthusiasts turned out to participate in the 14th annual Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour on Saturday, Aug. 4, despite rainy conditions. All four routes of the tour crossed the new Highway 53 bridge in Virginia, Minn., offering cyclists a scenic view of the Iron Range from 200 feet up, which […]
A partnership formed between Great River Energy and The Entrepreneur Fund will benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs in the two organizations’ shared service areas with a $1 million program loan provided by Great River Energy. An event held Thursday, Aug. 16, at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth, Minn., celebrated this venture with a check presentation. […]
The fuel supply at Great River Energy’s largest power plant was interrupted after a severe thunderstorm with straight-line winds rolled through McLean County in North Dakota on June 29. The storm caused significant damage at Falkirk Mine which supplies coal to the plant. The most significant damage occurred when the conveyor from the second crusher to […]