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Local ‘Women in Power’ featured on national stage

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

A national panel of women leaders in the energy industry featured some of Minnesota’s best and brightest. Sarah Peterson, vice president of engineering at Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, and Margaret Schreiner, Great River Energy board vice chair and Dakota Electric Association board member, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative […]

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Stay clear of downed power lines during storms

Safety, Transmission /

Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 8-12, is a great time for Minnesotans to prepare for unpredictable and extreme Midwestern weather. Great River Energy and its 27 member-owner cooperatives and customers are always working to keep the power flowing to homes, farms and businesses. “During severe weather, such as tornados, straight-line winds and hail, it’s important

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Thanks to the lineworkers who keep the lights on

Company news, Transmission /

Great River Energy, wholesale power provider to 27 member distribution cooperatives, is asking Minnesota communities to join the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and hundreds of co-ops across the U.S. in recognizing the work line technicians do for the communities they serve on April 8, 2024, Lineworker Appreciation Day. “Our line technicians play a critical

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‘The women in energy are the future of Minnesota’

Cooperatives, Employee news /

Women in leadership ‘Inspire Inclusion’ during industry event hosted by Great River Energy Approximately 200 people attended a Women Empowered in Energy event hosted by Great River Energy at the cooperative’s Maple Grove location on Friday, March 8. The event was an International Women’s Day celebration themed “Inspire Inclusion.” Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan provided

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Integrated resource plan gets OK from Minnesota PUC

Company news, Power generation resources, Renewable energy /

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) gave the green light to Great River Energy’s integrated resource plan (IRP), which outlines the cooperative’s 2023-37 generation portfolio investments. The plan is aimed at maintaining costs for Great River Energy’s 27 member-owners while significantly increasing the amount of renewable energy. It was unanimously accepted by the commission on

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Great River Energy: Powering what’s possible for its membership

Cooperatives, Power generation resources, Renewable energy, Transmission /

Great River Energy continues to transition its power supply portfolio to serve members and adapt to a changing market while charting a path to achieve carbon-free energy requirements — all while recording the strongest financial results in the organization’s history. Great River Energy again rewarded its members’ investment in the cooperative by issuing $25 million

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State investment in broadband supports co-op members

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently announced over $50 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 8,900 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota, including areas served by two of Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives. “We’re investing in broadband infrastructure statewide to help thousands of Minnesotans connect to jobs, education, healthcare and their communities,” Walz

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Event emphasizes importance of speaking up for safety

Safety /

Approximately 200 Great River Energy employees who work in transmission, power supply and business operations recently gathered for Safety Day. The entire day was dedicated to continuing to build and strengthen Great River Energy’s safety culture, particularly among those in safety-sensitive positions.  This year’s emphasis was on speaking up and stopping work anytime there is

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