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Great River Energy adds lithium battery storage to its energy portfolio 

Great River Energy is advancing its clean energy portfolio with a new lithium battery energy storage project tied to the Emmons-Logan Wind Project located in North Dakota. This important resource will strengthen system reliability while making better use of renewable generation.  The battery project will be co-located with the Emmons-Logan Wind Project, allowing energy produced by the wind turbines […]

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A welcoming place to work

Great River Energy receives ‘Equality 100 Award’ designation  Great River Energy received a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.   “The CEI is so much more than a score,” said Jason Vollbrecht, manager

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Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy propose 765 kV transmission line project with application for certificate of need

Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy proposed a series of new electric transmission lines today that will help deliver continued reliable electricity for energy consumers throughout the region and connect new sources of electricity to the grid to serve increasing and evolving demands for electricity. Today, the project partners submitted an application for

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3 utilities file for Certificate of Need for MR-C transmission project to strengthen regional electric grid

Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company and Great River Energy today filed an application for a Certificate of Need from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build a high-voltage transmission line to support and strengthen the electric grid in the Upper Midwest. The proposed MR-C Transmission Project will stretch about 160-180 miles from Minnesota Power’s

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Energy providers to meet growing electricity needs by adding to key Upper Midwest transmission line

Second circuit of Fargo to Alexandria project to be added to existing infrastructure along I-94 A proposed power line expansion along Interstate 94 from North Dakota to central Minnesota will maintain a reliable electric grid by meeting the region’s growing electricity needs and continuing to improve reliability and save energy users’ money by accessing low-cost

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Great River Energy invites public to January town halls on future energy plans 

Jan. 21 update regarding Mankato town hall: Due to the weather, tonight’s IRP town hall hosted by Great River Energy in Mankato has been postponed. The event will now take place, Wednesday, January 28th from 4-6 P.M. at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN Great River Energy is set to

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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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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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