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.

Energy by source

Energy Purchases31%

Wind27%

Rainbow Energy Center38%

Hydro1%

Natural Gas2%

Coal1%

* 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.

Explore natural gas and generation stations

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.

Learn how we track emissions _→