Great River Energy hosted DTECH Midwest, one of the utility industry’s preeminent events Great River Energy recently served as host utility for a major regional conference that brought together electric utilities, tech providers, government officials and more to discuss solutions to challenges currently facing the industry. The inaugural DTECH Midwest conference, held July 14-16 in […]
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In late July, a heat dome settled over the heart of the country, causing electricity demand to soar. In response, the Midwest grid operator, MISO, declared conservative operations. This meant that utilities in the region had to keep all grid resources on standby, ready for action. Great River Energy quickly rescheduled all planned maintenance and
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Hundreds of Minnesotans descended upon the Midwest’s largest public garden and living classroom to learn about pollinators and the ways in which bees, butterflies, beetles and more need the public’s help to thrive. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Farm at the Arb, in partnership with Great River Energy, welcomed more than 700 people to the Honey
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Safety manager receives Good Neighbor Award for stepping in and potentially saving a life On the evening of March 29, Great River Energy Generation Services Manager Jackie Bentz was at a cabin with some friends, including one friend’s mother and 70-year-old boyfriend. While eating, the man began choking on his steak. He put his hand
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After 90 years of growth, service and evolution, Great River Energy member-owner Meeker Cooperative has entered a new chapter. Earlier this summer, the cooperative started officially doing business as Meeker Energy, a name that reflects both its roots and future. The new name reflects Meeker as more than a utility provider, but also its service
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If you’re a homeowner with plans to make any energy-efficient upgrades, now is the time to see if those projects qualify you for a federal tax credit before they expire. If you’ve been thinking about installing new windows, purchasing an electric vehicle or even conducting a home energy audit to see what improvements you could
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Grazing used as a natural vegetation management approach at Great River Energy’s Elk River facility Nearly 300 sheep were at Great River Energy’s Elk River campus this month as part of an innovative and eco-friendly vegetation management strategy to graze around the site’s pollinator habitat. Instead of using mowers or herbicides, Great River Energy partnered
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As the seasons change, ensuring reliable electricity delivery remains a top priority for Great River Energy. Spring serves as a critical time for performing maintenance on its peaking plants, ensuring these facilities are ready to provide power during periods of peak demand, whether in the sweltering heat of summer or the icy chill of winter.
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Great River Energy collaborates with Let’s Go Fishing to ‘takeover’ Target Field LED signs at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis lit up with the logos of two not-for-profit organizations for a full afternoon thanks to a collaboration with the Minnesota Twins. Great River Energy has a long-standing partnership with the Twins through sponsoring its annual
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With several significant regional transmission and other construction projects on the horizon, Great River Energy recently sought and secured necessary funding from the capital markets. The cooperative launched and priced a private placement note issuance that attracted strong investor demand, and ultimately secured $300 million at an interest rate of 5.80%. Of the 17 institutional investors participating,
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