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 […]
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
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 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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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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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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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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Great River Energy’s wholesale electric rate to increase 2.9% in new year The Great River Energy board of directors approved the cooperative’s 2026 budget and rates Nov. 6, setting the stage for a 2.9% average wholesale rate increase next year. The generation and transmission cooperative is budgeting revenue and expenses of approximately $1.1 billion in
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Energy leaders and state partners gathered Wednesday, Oct. 8, at a groundbreaking celebration for the Northland Reliability Project, a transformative transmission project that will boost grid reliability and resilience in northern and central Minnesota as the clean-energy transition continues. Jointly owned by Great River Energy and Minnesota Power, the Northland Reliability Project is the first
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Great River Energy has executed commercial agreements for a new, large-scale energy storage project tied to the Emmons-Logan Wind project in North Dakota. The project is set to integrate a lithium-ion energy storage system, leveraging the existing interconnection to maximize efficiency, economic value and renewable energy utilization. With a project size of 140 megawatts, this
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