Agreement for South Deuel Wind adds 250 MW of renewable energy to help meet members’ future electricity needs Great River Energy took another step toward meeting the future energy needs of its member-owner cooperatives by signing a power purchase agreement for the South Deuel Wind Energy Center, a new facility being developed by Invenergy in […]
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Great River Energy is proud to announce it is again recognized as a certified Great Place To Work. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the cooperative. In this year’s survey, 94% of employees said Great River Energy is a great place to work. This is the highest
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A busload of Lake Country Power member-owners recently toured several facilities and areas owned by Great River Energy, their cooperative’s wholesale power provider, to get a look at what it takes to make and deliver the power they receive. Throughout one day, the group of members were able to tour Great River Energy’s headquarters in
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More than 40 students from North Dakota State University recently got an up-close look at the future of energy during a stop at Great River Energy’s Spiritwood Station as part of the “Bison to the Bakken” program. The Aug. 21 visit introduced students to one of North Dakota’s most unique energy facilities and provided a
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The PowerOn Midwest project team recently wrapped up a second round of routing open houses across southern Minnesota, continuing efforts to gather local input as route development moves forward. From Aug. 4-13, the team hosted 12 open houses in communities across the project study area, providing an opportunity for landowners, community members and other stakeholders
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What started as a routine inspection on a snowy March morning became a life-changing moment for two people stranded in northern Minnesota. Barry Williams, substation apparatus technician/electrician at Great River Energy, had finished an inspection and was driving near the Maple Hill Substation in Grand Marais on March 3 when he noticed an unusual sight
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Great River Energy supports Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with $1 million donation Great River Energy’s longstanding commitment to strengthening communities and investing in the future is reflected in its $1 million contribution to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. The donation supports a landmark institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of President
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A July heat wave brought consecutive days of extreme temperatures throughout the region and, with it, elevated electricity demand and rapidly changing market conditions across the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) footprint. For Great River Energy, the heat wave reinforced the importance of maintaining a diverse portfolio of resources capable of responding when members need
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Power plant employee assists fuel truck driver in distress While a fuel truck driver was making a delivery at Great River Energy’s Elk River Peaking Station in late January, he spoke to Howard Pappenfus, peaking plant operator/technician, and mentioned he was having chest pain and was going to sit in his truck. Pappenfus immediately recognized
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Honey Harvest event highlights pollinators’ role in responsible land use More than 900 visitors spent the day learning about the importance of pollinators during the Honey & Cut-Flower Harvest Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Farm at the Arb on Aug. 1. The community event, sponsored by Great River Energy, gave guests a close-up look
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