The Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (MLEC) board of directors recently announced the appointment of Anthony Lenz as the Aitkin-based cooperative’s new chief executive officer. Following a search process that included a comprehensive review of candidates and several rounds of interviews, the board chose Lenz for his strong leadership background, industry expertise and commitment to the […]
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The two peregrine falcons that spend part of the year in the nest box on Great River Energy’s Elk River campus have grown their family by four wings. Brooklyn and Breezy successfully hatched two eyasses (young falcons) during the first week of May. Representatives from the Raptor Resource Project recently banded and examined the young
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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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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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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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Great River Energy’s 2025 sustainability report, “Powering Good,” is now available online. The report highlights Great River Energy’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts to provide electricity to its member-owner cooperatives responsibly while supporting communities and protecting the environment. View the report at greatriverenergy.com/sustainability
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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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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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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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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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