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MISO capacity auction finds enough resources to meet demand 

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The regional grid operator, MISO, released results from its Planning Resource Auction for the upcoming Planning Year 2026-27. The results show MISO has enough generating capacity to meet reliability and reserve requirements in all four seasons, even as electricity demand grows.  This is the second year MISO has used a Reliability‑Based Demand Curve auction model, which is intended to […]

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Great River Energy adds lithium battery storage to its energy portfolio 

Company news, Power generation resources, Renewable energy /

Great River Energy is advancing its clean energy portfolio with a new lithium battery energy storage project tied to the Emmons-Logan Wind Project located in North Dakota. This important resource will strengthen system reliability while making better use of renewable generation.  The battery project will be co-located with the Emmons-Logan Wind Project, allowing energy produced by the wind turbines

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New US electric generating capacity expected to reach a record high

Power generation resources, Renewable energy /

United States power plant developers and operators plan to add 86 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the power grid in 2026 according to the Energy Information Association’s (EIA) latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory report — a record if realized. Solar power makes up 51% of the planned 2026 capacity additions,

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Town hall events gather input on future of energy

Community, Cooperatives, Power generation resources, Renewable energy /

Events provide opportunity to educate public, collect input on resource plans  Great River Energy hosted three public town halls in January to share updates on its forthcoming integrated resource plan (IRP) and gather community input that will help shape the cooperative’s long‑term power supply strategy. The IRP outlines how Great River Energy plans to meet

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Great River Energy invites public to January town halls on future energy plans 

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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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Behind the scenes of making and moving electricity

Cooperatives, Member-owner cooperatives, Power generation resources, Renewable energy, Transmission /

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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All hands on deck: Co-ops step up during heat wave

Power generation resources, Transmission /

In late July, a heat dome settled over the heart of the country, causing electricity demand to soar. In response, the Midwest grid operator, MISO, declared conservative operations. This meant that utilities in the region had to keep all grid resources on standby, ready for action. Great River Energy quickly rescheduled all planned maintenance and

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Spring maintenance key to ensuring year-round energy reliability

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As the seasons change, ensuring reliable electricity delivery remains a top priority for Great River Energy. Spring serves as a critical time for performing maintenance on its peaking plants, ensuring these facilities are ready to provide power during periods of peak demand, whether in the sweltering heat of summer or the icy chill of winter.

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Midwest grid operator projects sufficient generation capacity

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According to the Midwest grid operator, MISO, the region has sufficient resources to meet electricity needs in the year ahead. MISO recently released the results of its 2025 planning resource auction, which supplied more capacity than needed throughout its footprint for the upcoming planning year, while signaling a tightening supply-demand balance in the market during

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Great River Energy: Powering what’s possible

Cooperatives, Power generation resources, Transmission /

Great River Energy provides wholesale electric service to Minnesota electric cooperatives with an eye toward its triple bottom line of rates, reliability and environmental stewardship. Great River Energy’s wholesale electric rates stand approximately 20% below the weighted regional average cost of electricity. Its reliability scores remain strong, and the cooperative is testing leading-edge technologies to

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