The BENCO Electric Cooperative board of directors recently announced the selection of Chance R. Briscoe as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Briscoe brings approximately 20 years of electric utility leadership experience to BENCO as he begins his service to the cooperative’s members Jan. 1, following the retirement of current CEO Dave Sunderman, who has […]
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Members get up-close look at their wholesale power provider A group of Lake Country Power (LCP) member-owners recently got a firsthand look at how the electricity they receive at home is made and moved by visiting several Great River Energy sites over the course of a daylong informational tour. Approximately 50 members traveled by bus
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After an extensive search for its next leader, the Cooperative Light & Power (CLP) board of directors recently announced the permanent appointment of Carey Hogenson as chief executive officer (CEO). “We are proud to announce Carey as our next CEO,” said CLP Board Chair Roger Peterson. “Her deep business knowledge, understanding of the energy industry
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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