Grazing used as a natural vegetation management approach at Great River Energy’s Elk River facility Nearly 300 sheep were at Great River Energy’s Elk River campus this month as part of an innovative and eco-friendly vegetation management strategy to graze around the site’s pollinator habitat. Instead of using mowers or herbicides, Great River Energy partnered […]
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As the seasons change, ensuring reliable electricity delivery remains a top priority for Great River Energy. Spring serves as a critical time for performing maintenance on its peaking plants, ensuring these facilities are ready to provide power during periods of peak demand, whether in the sweltering heat of summer or the icy chill of winter.
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Great River Energy collaborates with Let’s Go Fishing to ‘takeover’ Target Field LED signs at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis lit up with the logos of two not-for-profit organizations for a full afternoon thanks to a collaboration with the Minnesota Twins. Great River Energy has a long-standing partnership with the Twins through sponsoring its annual
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With several significant regional transmission and other construction projects on the horizon, Great River Energy recently sought and secured necessary funding from the capital markets. The cooperative launched and priced a private placement note issuance that attracted strong investor demand, and ultimately secured $300 million at an interest rate of 5.80%. Of the 17 institutional investors participating,
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Cooperative Careers Camp welcomes more than 60 students to learn about energy careers through hands-on demonstrations According to the U.S. Department of Energy, jobs in the energy industry are growing 25% faster than overall employment in the country. “We are seeing a generation of skilled workers retiring from our industry,” said Great River Energy Talent
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The fourth annual Great River Energy Minnesota Paddling Opener, held June 13-15, was the event’s largest yet — marking the first year under its new name and drawing over 500 participants and spectators from across the United States and beyond. Paddlers selected from five courses ranging in distance from 145 miles to the 5-mile “Root
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Electric cooperatives support local tourism by powering many of Minnesota’s lake resorts Minnesota’s iconic lake resorts are the heartbeat of many rural communities. They generate economic activity, preserve traditions and offer visitors an unforgettable escape into nature. With 11,842 lakes and 755 resorts and lodges across the state, these businesses, which are often family owned,
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MDU Resources Group, Inc. announced that Priti Patel, vice president and chief transmission officer at Great River Energy, has been elected to its board of directors following nomination by the board and approval by shareholders. Patel brings 28 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on electric transmission systems, infrastructure planning and
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Electrical contact incident serves as reminder of importance of electrical safety, emergency preparedness Two electric cooperative crews traveling to a job site came upon an emergency situation and stopped to respond, utilizing safety protocols they’d been trained in to help the injured. Four Dakota Electric Association (DEA) employees came upon the aftermath of a semi-truck
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Great River Energy employees rolled up their sleeves to support the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity organization by helping to build new homes in Prior Lake in May. This year, employees — primarily from the transmission division — worked on a set of four townhomes. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is committed to building the
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