The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) recently released its annual winter outlook in which it outlines expectations for the winter season. MISO is expecting a mild winter for most of its territory. January is forecasted to have the highest winter peak demand in the range of 102 to 107 gigawatts (GW), with generation supply availability […]
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Great River Energy Vice President and Chief Transmission Officer Priti Patel recently participated on a panel discussion with other industry leaders at the LIUNA Laborers Training Center in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. The event, known as the Minnesota Infrastructure Summit, focused on the energy transition that is taking place in the state from fossil fuels to
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Contract change recognizes growing interest and opportunities for local renewable energy Most of Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives now have an increased opportunity to self-supply renewable energy following the approval of an amendment to their wholesale power contracts. What was previously an option for members that receive all their wholesale power from Great River Energy
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Great River Energy was honored for its contributions to an industry effort to define and document best practices for safe and successful maintenance of gas turbines. Minnesota Generation Leader Mike Herman accepted a Technology Transfer Awards at the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) awards ceremony Sept. 19 in Chicago. Great River Energy was one of
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The U.S. Department of Energy set a goal of producing 10 million metric tons of hydrogen per year by 2030. Hydrogen fuel cells are seen as a potential alternative to gasoline, diesel fuel and natural gas and they can be used to power vehicles, generate electricity, and heat homes and businesses. Electric cooperatives are well-positioned
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As the energy industry moves toward a more resilient, reliable and sustainable future, Great River Energy has made it a priority to study and evaluate emerging technologies and trends. One of these areas currently being investigated is zero carbon ammonia production. Ammonia is traditionally produced using fossil fuels, but in 2013 the University of Minnesota
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The Midwest region’s grid operator projects stability this summer but noted that long-term reliability will depend on new enhancements to the electric system. The results of Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) 2023-24 Planning Resource Auction indicate there is sufficient generation capacity to meet forecasted peak electricity demand for the planning year which spans from June
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Nearly 100 people attended Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Energy Forum held last month in Ottertail, Minnesota. The energy forum provided the opportunity for LREC’s member-owners, community leaders and the general public to hear firsthand how electric cooperatives are ready to meet the challenges of the new energy economy. LREC CEO Tim Thompson welcomed everyone
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More than 140 megawatts (MW) added to the Midwest capacity market this year by Great River Energy came not in the form of a new wind farm or traditional power plant, but instead by aggregating and registering load-modifying resources as a “virtual” power plant. Great River Energy and its 27 member-owner cooperatives operate several demand
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Filing with Minnesota Public Utilities Commission lays out pathway to complying with state’s carbon-free standard Great River Energy filed its 2023 integrated resource plan on March 31 with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The document details the cooperative’s commitment to reliably meet its member-owners’ energy needs in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible way as it
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