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Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy propose 765 kV transmission line project with application for Certificate of Need

Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) proposed a series of new electric transmission lines today that will help deliver continued reliable electricity for energy consumers throughout the region and connect new sources of electricity to the grid to serve increasing and evolving demands for electricity. Today, the project partners submitted an […]

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3 utilities file for Certificate of Need for MR-C transmission project to strengthen regional electric grid

Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company and Great River Energy today filed an application for a Certificate of Need from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build a high-voltage transmission line to support and strengthen the electric grid in the Upper Midwest. The proposed MR-C Transmission Project will stretch about 160-180 miles from Minnesota Power’s

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Energy providers to meet growing electricity needs by adding to key Upper Midwest transmission line

Second circuit of Fargo to Alexandria project to be added to existing infrastructure along I-94 A proposed power line expansion along Interstate 94 from North Dakota to central Minnesota will maintain a reliable electric grid by meeting the region’s growing electricity needs and continuing to improve reliability and save energy users’ money by accessing low-cost

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Power planning

Partnership sets out to streamline EV projects and benefit consumers, the grid It’s true what they say: Failure to plan means planning to fail. That’s why Great River Energy is taking a proactive approach to addressing the barriers faced by utilities when it comes to achieving widespread transportation electrification, and a recently launched tool will

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Stronger together: Teamwork keeps lights on for members

When electric cooperatives look out for each other, everyone wins. Great River Energy line technicians were working on a transmission line recently when they encountered a challenge that disrupted the job. Even though it was late at night, they knew that help was just around the corner. That’s because co-ops follow seven guiding principles, one

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Northland Reliability Project construction well underway

Construction on the Northland Reliability Project is well underway. This new double-circuit, 345-kilovolt electric transmission line will span 180 miles from near Grand Rapids in Itasca County to near St. Cloud in Benton County and into Sherburne County. When complete, the Northland Reliability Project will ensure the power grid in northern and central Minnesota continues

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Great River Energy invites public to January town halls on future energy plans 

Jan. 21 update regarding Mankato town hall: Due to the weather, tonight’s IRP town hall hosted by Great River Energy in Mankato has been postponed. The event will now take place, Wednesday, January 28th from 4-6 P.M. at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN Great River Energy is set to

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Hitting the slopes: How winter recreation, electric co-ops power Minnesota’s rural economy

When temperatures drop, Minnesota’s economy heats up. Snow-based recreation generated $238 million in state economic value in 2023, a dramatic rise of $126 million since 2019, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While many tourism sectors declined during the pandemic, skiing and snowboarding activity increased. Minnesota’s 23 ski facilities employed 2,406 workers and generated

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Survey shows member-consumers trust, prefer cooperatives

Great River Energy conducted a survey of 800 member-consumers across Minnesota to get a snapshot of what matters most to cooperative members. The results showed that trust in Great River Energy and its member-owner cooperatives remains exceptionally strong. Over 90% of respondents rate information flow, outage response and board transparency as “good” or “excellent.” The

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