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MISO approves historic portfolio of high-voltage electric transmission lines

Company news, Transmission /

Great River Energy to be involved in 3 projects, including 765-kV ‘superhighway’ MISO approved of a new set of high-voltage transmission projects on Thursday, Dec. 12, that will help energy companies in the Upper Midwest, like Great River Energy, continue to deliver reliable energy and expand a robust electrical grid that features more carbon-free renewable …

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MISO predicts adequate resources to meet winter demand

Power generation resources /

The regional grid operator is gearing up for the upcoming winter season with its annual winter outlook. According to MISO, resources are expected to be sufficient to meet expected demand with strong supply margins, but the organization recognizes the potential risks posed by extreme weather events. “Situational awareness is critical for managing the impact of …

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Strengthening communities through year-round giving

Community, Cooperatives, Sustainability /

Goodwill and giving often take center stage during the end-of-year holiday season as people come together to support those who are most in need. But for electric cooperatives, the spirit of giving is not limited to this time of year. Instead, community is a focus year-round because co-ops like Great River Energy are rooted in …

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Steven Johnson named CEO at Itasca-Mantrap

Member-owner cooperatives /

Steven Johnson was recently announced by the Itasca-Mantrap Electric Cooperative board of directors as the cooperative’s new president and chief executive officer. Johnson, who began his duties Dec. 2, succeeds Christine Fox, who retired after 10 years with Itasca-Mantrap. Johnson has more than 25 years of experience in the electric cooperative industry, serving most recently …

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Service center expansion provides boost to local reliability

Transmission /

Great River Energy recently completed the expansion of its St. James Service Center following a complex, year-long project that doubled the size of the existing office and shop. Transmission technicians, equipment and maintenance materials are strategically located at service centers throughout Great River Energy’s service territory to help ensure reliable, responsive service to Minnesota cooperatives …

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Pursley recognized for reliability excellence

Employee news, Transmission /

Dick Pursley, director of transmission services at Great River Energy, was recently presented with this year’s HERO Award from Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO). The annual HERO Award serves as a peer recognition program for individuals who set standards of excellence aligned with the principles of high-reliability organizations. MRO’s mission is to identify, prioritize and assure …

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Investing in the future

Company news, Initiatives, Sustainability /

Monarch conservation program approves Great River Energy’s membership in recognition of its work on pollinator preservation Great River Energy’s application for participation in the monarch candidate conservation agreement with assurances (CCAA) was approved, making the cooperative a formal member of this program. The CCAA is a voluntary program to create habitat for the monarch butterfly …

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Board approves budget and rates for year ahead

Company news, Cooperatives /

Great River Energy is budgeting for revenue and expenses of approximately $1.1 billion in 2025, as it allocates funds to operate the business in addition to making necessary investments in the electric system. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Great River Energy collects enough revenue to cover its costs as well as a margin to operate the …

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Great River Energy receives $15.4M for grid initiatives

Company news, Cooperatives, Transmission /

Great River Energy is one of 12 cooperative electric utilities across the country selected to negotiate contracts for over $97 million in federal infrastructure funding. The funding will be provided through the Department of Energy’s $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program, which was created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 to …

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A continued focus on resiliency

Transmission /

Great River Energy has long had a focus on resiliency. That means the cooperative is strengthening electric infrastructure and making it less susceptible to damage. At the same time, Great River Energy is enhancing the way it recovers from damage that does occur in order to minimize disruptions. Many resilience initiatives have been accomplished with …

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