Electricity - Great River Energy

We’ve taken huge strides in transforming our electricity portfolio. Environmentally responsible, efficient and cost-effective, we’re harnessing the power of renewable resources.

And the most exciting part? We’re just getting started. We’ll keep finding new ways to better serve our communities.

2024 energy by source

NATURAL GAS
WIND
COAL
HYDRO
ENERGY PURCHASES
RAINBOW ENERGY CENTER

* The chart above reflects Great River Energy’s energy generation and purchases for 2024. Great River Energy retired renewable energy credits equal to 20% of its member-owners’ 2024 retail electricity sales to comply with Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard.

Our electricity sources

A diverse mix matters. Beyond the environmental benefits, having a diverse portfolio helps keep our electricity affordable by giving us flexibility. Plus, it ensures our member-owner cooperatives and customers can deliver electricity around the clock.

Renewables

Using wind, hydroelectric and solar energy to grow a key part of our portfolio.

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Natural Gas

Providing added reliability as we transition to cleaner electricity.

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Combined heat & power

Producing electricity and steam to power local businesses.

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Achieving emissions goals ahead of schedule

We already had a plan because it was already a priority. By choosing to take action early and evolve our direct power supply, we’re hitting state greenhouse gas emissions targets years in advance.

Decreased CO2
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