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PowerOn Midwest Economic Impact Report highlights billions in benefits for Minnesota

Company news, Transmission /

A new report projects major job creation, economic growth and long-term tax revenue as region prepares for rising energy demand.  PowerOn Midwest will generate billions in economic activity, support thousands of jobs and strengthen local tax bases across Minnesota and South Dakota as electricity demand accelerates in the coming decade, according to a new economic study released today.  PowerOn Midwest, […]

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Community voices drive conversation

Community, Cooperatives, Transmission /

Hundreds of Minnesotans attend scoping meetings, provide feedback on PowerOn Midwest The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held 10 in-person and one online public information and environmental report scoping meeting for the PowerOn Midwest projects from April 21- 30. These meetings were part of the state’s certificate of need process and saw more than 700 people

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MISO capacity auction finds enough resources to meet demand 

Power generation resources /

The regional grid operator, MISO, released results from its Planning Resource Auction for the upcoming Planning Year 2026-27. The results show MISO has enough generating capacity to meet reliability and reserve requirements in all four seasons, even as electricity demand grows.  This is the second year MISO has used a Reliability‑Based Demand Curve auction model, which is intended to

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We Are GRE: A cooperative commitment to shared purpose and values

Company news, Cooperatives /

What originated as a rallying cry among the first cohort of people to work for Great River Energy was recently given renewed life — and purpose — for the current class of cooperative employees: We Are GRE. More than 25 years after Great River Energy was formed, this slogan still applies to the cross-functional unity

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‘Helping others when it mattered most’

Cooperatives, Employee news, Transmission /

Employees receive ‘Good Neighbor’ award for stepping up during emergencies At Great River Energy, the Good Neighbor Program recognizes employees who step up to help others during emergencies or difficult situations. They do so using the same skills, training and calm decision-making they rely on in their day-to-day work. The program encourages employees to be

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Expansion doubles space at New Prague Service Center

Company news /

The year-long expansion of Great River Energy’s New Prague Service Center was recently completed, adding 3,500 square feet of office and meeting space in addition to 17,500 square feet of heated shop to support new heavy equipment and materials. This project doubled the size of the previous space. The expanded garage will house both existing and new heavy equipment used by transmission to service regional assets, including a

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A roadmap for the future

Company news /

Great River Energy files integrated resource plan that charts 15-year path for reliable, affordable power Great River Energy submitted its integrated resource plan (IRP) April 1 to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, outlining a long-term strategy to reliably and affordably serve its 26 member-owner cooperatives while adapting to a rapidly evolving energy landscape.  The IRP is a foundational planning

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Pilot Knob-Burnsville project adds reliability in a growing area

Member-owner cooperatives, Transmission /

Keeping the lights on in a fast-growing metro area often means tackling infrastructure projects that are complex, highly visible and anything but simple. That is the case for Great River Energy’s Pilot Knob-Burnsville transmission project, a major rebuild designed to strengthen reliability in parts of Eagan and Burnsville. Why the project is needed Pilot Knob-Burnsville

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Annual report now available

Company news /

Great River Energy recently published its 2025 annual report which details the cooperative’s operations and financial performance over the past calendar year. Also included in the report is a letter to members and stakeholders from President and Chief Executive Officer David Saggau and Board Chair Michael Brasel; a look at Great River Energy’s energy network

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