Over the past month, the PowerOn Midwest project team has been actively on the ground, engaging directly with the communities along the preliminary project routes. PowerOn Midwest is a series of proposed transmission projects in southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota designed to strengthen electric reliability and deliver more power across southern Minnesota and the […]
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New report highlights benefits for communities, jobs and long-term regional growth A new economic impact report projects major job creation, economic growth and long-term tax revenue from the PowerOn Midwest projects as electricity demand continues to rise in the region. PowerOn Midwest, a group of major transmission projects anchored by a 765‑kilovolt (kV) line, is designed to make
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Great River Energy implemented its operational wildfire plan for approximately 24 hours after fire conditions reached a critical level in parts of Minnesota. As part of the plan, Great River Energy turned off reclosing on transmission circuits in this area to minimize the chance of igniting a fire. As conditions improved, reclosing was turned back
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Transmission employees from Great River Energy came together at the cooperative’s Maple Grove office for an expanded Safety Day, which included two days of learning, connection and reinforcing a strong safety culture. The annual event grew from one day to two this year, creating more time for meaningful conversations and hands-on learning. Day one set
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A new report projects major job creation, economic growth and long-term tax revenue as region prepares for rising energy demand. PowerOn Midwest will generate billions in economic activity, support thousands of jobs and strengthen local tax bases across Minnesota and South Dakota as electricity demand accelerates in the coming decade, according to a new economic study released today. PowerOn Midwest,
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Hundreds of Minnesotans attend scoping meetings, provide feedback on PowerOn Midwest The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held 10 in-person and one online public information and environmental report scoping meeting for the PowerOn Midwest projects from April 21- 30. These meetings were part of the state’s certificate of need process and saw more than 700 people
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Employees receive ‘Good Neighbor’ award for stepping up during emergencies At Great River Energy, the Good Neighbor Program recognizes employees who step up to help others during emergencies or difficult situations. They do so using the same skills, training and calm decision-making they rely on in their day-to-day work. The program encourages employees to be
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Keeping the lights on in a fast-growing metro area often means tackling infrastructure projects that are complex, highly visible and anything but simple. That is the case for Great River Energy’s Pilot Knob-Burnsville transmission project, a major rebuild designed to strengthen reliability in parts of Eagan and Burnsville. Why the project is needed Pilot Knob-Burnsville
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Line technicians are essential to delivering safe, reliable electricity to Great River Energy’s member‑owner cooperatives. The work they do building, maintaining and repairing high‑voltage power lines and electrical equipment demands technical skill, a strong safety mindset and a readiness to respond whenever outages or emergencies occur. Each year, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association designates
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Great River Energy’s fleet gained a powerful new tool in February with the addition of a Bronto Skylift bucket truck, bringing with it new reach, flexibility and capability to transmission work across the system. The Bronto 196 HDT‑C can reach a working height of 196 feet, opening the door to work that previously required different
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