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Putting down roots in the communities they serve

Community, Cooperatives, Economic development, Member-owner cooperatives /

Member-owners reinvest in their service territory by building new headquarters, operational facilities Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives have served their memberships with reliable, affordable electricity for nearly 90 years, and many are committing even further to these communities for decades to come as they construct modern operational facilities. While much of the reasoning behind the […]

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Powering progress in rural Minnesota

Economic development, Member-owner cooperatives /

Great River Energy’s E3 Commercial Financing Program brings value to communities Through its Energy Efficiency and Electrification (E3) Commercial Financing Program, Great River Energy provides a stable, affordable financing tool to help member-owner cooperatives and their communities invest in high-efficiency equipment and innovative electrification projects. The result? Long-term energy savings, economic resilience and measurable carbon

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‘It makes kids in rural America feel seen’

Community, Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

Free youth baseball, softball clinics connect Twins club with Greater Minnesota Another summer tradition of bringing free baseball and softball clinics to local ballfields across Minnesota Twins Territory and Great River Energy’s service area is in the books. More than 7,000 youth ages 6 to 12 picked up pointers on how to pitch, hit and

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Proud of the past, powering the present: Introducing Meeker Energy

Member-owner cooperatives /

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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Cabin country is co-op country

Beneficial electrification, Community, Cooperatives, Economic development, Member-owner cooperatives /

Electric cooperatives support local tourism by powering many of Minnesota’s lake resorts Minnesota’s iconic lake resorts are the heartbeat of many rural communities. They generate economic activity, preserve traditions and offer visitors an unforgettable escape into nature. With 11,842 lakes and 755 resorts and lodges across the state, these businesses, which are often family owned,

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Quick action saves a life

Community, Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives, Safety /

Electrical contact incident serves as reminder of importance of electrical safety, emergency preparedness Two electric cooperative crews traveling to a job site came upon an emergency situation and stopped to respond, utilizing safety protocols they’d been trained in to help the injured. Four Dakota Electric Association (DEA) employees came upon the aftermath of a semi-truck

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Hogenson named interim CEO at CLP

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

The Cooperative Light & Power (CLP) board of directors recently appointed Carey Hogenson as interim chief executive officer. The announcement followed the resignation of Joel Janorschke, who will assume same role at Lake Region Electric Cooperative, based in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. “As interim CEO, I plan to focus on continuity and stability,” Hogenson said. “Joel

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Great River Energy seats directors, elects officers

Company news, Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

Annual meeting organizes democratically elected board for upcoming year Representatives from the member-owners of Great River Energy met June 4 to perform their annual review of the board of directors and elect leadership for the year ahead. These annual meetings are an essential component of the cooperative business model. Cooperatives are governed by directors who

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Co-ops welcome new leadership

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives /

Several leadership changes have recently taken place at the offices of Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives, including retirements, promotions and moves. Horman to retire, Haler named as shared manager South Central Electric Association (SCEA), which is based out of St. James, Minnesota, and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) — located in Clements, Minnesota — announced the

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