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Irrigation studied as a way to balance needs of crops, the grid

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

The modern capabilities of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and Great River Energy’s demand response management system (DRMS) made possible a pilot program now in its third year that benefits Great River Energy and its member-owner cooperatives. The pilot tests a new approach to the irrigation load control program offered by most of Great River Energy’s […]

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Smart electrification: Leaf blowers offer convenience, cleaner air

Beneficial electrification, Cooperatives /

Certain devices that have traditionally been powered by gasoline now have electric models that offer a host of benefits to cooperative members as well as smart electricity sales for co-ops. This month, Great River News looks at an autumn necessity: the leaf blower. When looking to make quick work of leaves and debris, the benefits

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Battery project includes Minnesota flair

Company news, Cooperatives, Initiatives, Power generation resources /

Great River Energy’s partner on its upcoming Cambridge Energy Storage Project, Form Energy, recently revealed long-awaited details about its technology. The primary component of Form Energy’s first-of-its-kind, multi-day battery is also a cornerstone of Minnesota’s economy: iron. Form’s previously closely guarded technology is what sets it apart from other grid-scale batteries. “While other battery technologies

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Great River Energy: Working together and doing what’s right

Company news, Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

A message from David Saggau, President and CEO, Great River Energy:  Great River Energy is focused on building a better future for the member-owners we serve and the stakeholders who are impacted by the things we do. Over the past several years, we have reduced costs, mitigated our carbon risk, added renewables and completed a

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Co-op CEO touts voluntary conservation efforts to Congress

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives, Sustainability /

The best way to preserve the struggling monarch butterfly is through voluntary conservation efforts rather than government regulation, a Minnesota electric cooperative CEO recently told a House panel. “Our goal is to protect this iconic species for posterity,” said Justin Jahnz, CEO of East Central Energy (ECE), in testimony before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee

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Studies evaluate pathways to decarbonization in Minnesota

Beneficial electrification, Cooperatives, Power generation resources, Sustainability /

States across the country have either already enacted policies to decarbonize their economies or are currently working toward implementing them. But different policies, even with the same goals, can have different impacts on each state’s energy system. Over the years, there have been several proposals in Minnesota, including some that would increase the state’s renewable

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Youth clinics return to Minnesota communities

Community, Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives, Sustainability /

After a season off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across Twins Territory again hosted thousands of kids in learning fundamental baseball and softball skills. A partnership between Great River Energy and the Minnesota Twins brought free clinic programs across the Upper Midwest for boys and girls ages 6-12 throughout the summer. Now in its

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Great River Energy guides ‘Finding True North Conference’

Cooperatives, Transmission /

Great River Energy provided a cooperative voice at the Grid North Partners “Finding Truth North Conference” held June 16. Great River Energy Vice President and Chief Transmission Officer Priti Patel served as emcee and Operations and Transmission Services Director Dick Pursley participated on one of the event’s panels. Grid North Partners is an evolution of

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