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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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Moody’s affirms strong credit rating  

Moody’s Ratings has affirmed its A3 rating of Great River Energy, maintaining a stable outlook for the cooperative.   This affirmation highlights confidence in Great River Energy’s financial strength, even as the organization prepares for a significant increase in capital spending over the next several years.  “Moody’s affirmation of our credit rating is a testament to Great River

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Donations help fill family tables this holiday season

In the heart of the holiday season, Great River Energy demonstrated its commitment to community by stepping up to support Minnesota families facing food insecurity. Ahead of Thanksgiving, the cooperative donated 160 turkeys — nearly 2 tons — to food charities across North Dakota and Minnesota. That spirit of generosity continued at the board level

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GridEx VIII puts Great River Energy to the test

National grid exercise simulates wildfires, ice storms and sabotage Practice makes perfect. That was the mantra last month at Great River Energy as the two-day GridEx VIII crisis exercise simulated several emergencies, including a substation fire, cybersecurity breach, wildfire, winter storm and widespread power outage.  GridEx, the electricity industry’s largest cyber and physical security exercise, is hosted every two years

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Dynamic line rating project earns co-op prestigious award

Great River Energy was recently selected as the winner of POWER Magazine’s prestigious 2025 Transmission & Distribution Award, recognizing the electric cooperative’s groundbreaking dynamic line rating project with Heimdall Power. The Transmission & Distribution Award honors companies that have implemented groundbreaking projects to enhance grid reliability, efficiency and sustainability. It recognizes forward-thinking initiatives that leverage

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‘A true culture of health’

Great River Energy ranked among Healthiest 100 Workplaces Great River Energy was recently recognized for its commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings by once again receiving the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America award designation. The award highlights organizations from across the nation of various sizes and industries. Great River Energy is

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BENCO Electric Cooperative announces new CEO

The BENCO Electric Cooperative board of directors recently announced the selection of Chance R. Briscoe as the organization’s new chief executive officer.  Briscoe brings approximately 20 years of electric utility leadership experience to BENCO as he begins his service to the cooperative’s members Jan. 1, following the retirement of current CEO Dave Sunderman, who has

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PowerOn Midwest: The next step in the region’s energy future

Great River Energy is proud to be a leading partner of PowerOn Midwest, a historic transmission initiative that will strengthen the electric grid across the Upper Midwest. This series of new transmission line projects will help ensure long-term grid reliability and meet the region’s growing and evolving energy needs. At the heart of this initiative

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MISO says power grid ready for winter, but stresses risks remain

The regional grid operator recently held its annual Winter Readiness Workshop, which featured transmission and generation outlooks as well as weather forecasts for the upcoming season. The assessment shows adequate resources are available for winter but highlights the potential risks and challenges associated with cold and extreme weather operations. “Having a clear picture of the

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