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Great River Energy hosts landmark transmission conference

Company news, Transmission /

Great River Energy welcomed utility professionals from across North America in September as the cooperative hosted the 50th Anniversary Transmission & Distribution Maintenance Management Association (TDMMA) conference in downtown Minneapolis. The conference brought together 156 utility professionals representing 28 companies from the United States and Canada. The week began with a technical tour at Great […]

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New wind resource to power what’s next

Company news, Power generation resources, Renewable energy /

Agreement for South Deuel Wind adds 250 MW of renewable energy to help meet members’ future electricity needs Great River Energy took another step toward meeting the future energy needs of its member-owner cooperatives by signing a power purchase agreement for the South Deuel Wind Energy Center, a new facility being developed by Invenergy in

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Co-op earns ‘Great Place To Work’ certification, all-time high score

Company news, Employee news /

Great River Energy is proud to announce it is again recognized as a certified Great Place To Work. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the cooperative. In this year’s survey, 94% of employees said Great River Energy is a great place to work. This is the highest

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Donation helps preserve nation’s history

Community, Company news, Cooperatives /

Great River Energy supports Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with $1 million donation Great River Energy’s longstanding commitment to strengthening communities and investing in the future is reflected in its $1 million contribution to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. The donation supports a landmark institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of President

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First structures set for Northland Reliability Project

Company news, Transmission /

The first structures have been set for the Northland Reliability Project, a major transmission line being constructed by Great River Energy and Minnesota Power.   The Northland Reliability Project is a double-circuit, 345-kilovolt transmission line that will span approximately 180 miles from central Minnesota near Becker to northern Minnesota near Grand Rapids to support grid reliability in the Upper

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A commitment beyond the workplace

Company news, Cooperatives, Employee news /

Great River Energy earns recognition for fostering a culture that empowers employees to serve both the co-op and their country Great River Energy took the national spotlight last month, earning recognition as one of the Navy Reserve’s outstanding employer partners — an honor that celebrates the cooperative’s unwavering commitment to supporting employees who serve. At

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Great River Energy completes $300 million private placement

Company news /

Great River Energy launched and priced a private placement note offering last month, securing $300 million in long-term financing at a favorable interest rate. Strong investor interest, including bids from five new purchasers, resulted in competitive borrowing terms for the cooperative. “Great River Energy continues to be viewed as a good investment by the financial

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PowerOn to fuel billions in economic impact across Minnesota

Company news, Economic development, Transmission /

New report highlights benefits for communities, jobs and long-term regional growth A new economic impact report projects major job creation, economic growth and long-term tax revenue from the PowerOn Midwest projects as electricity demand continues to rise in the region. PowerOn Midwest, a group of major transmission projects anchored by a 765‑kilovolt (kV) line, is designed to make

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Members lead the way

Company news, Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

Great River Energy’s board seats directors, elects officers at annual meeting Representatives from Great River Energy’s member-owners came together June 3 to seat the cooperative’s governing body and elect leadership for the year ahead. “Annual meetings are a cornerstone of the cooperative model, bringing member-owners together to help shape the future of their organization,” said

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Supporting those who serve

Community, Company news /

Great River Energy earns Patriot Award for assisting deployed military employee Great River Energy was recently recognized with the prestigious Patriot Award, an honor given to companies that demonstrate exceptional support for employees serving in the military.   Senior Supply Chain Agent Andre LeBlanc nominated the company for going above and beyond to assist his family during his 2025 deployment to the Middle

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