Power supply in transition
Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays are capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy. We carefully design and maintain a portfolio of power generation facilities and transmission resources to deliver reliable and affordable wholesale electricity to the regional electricity market and our member-owner cooperatives.
Generation resources of varying sizes, locations and fuels each serve a specific purpose within our resource network. Renewable energy – including 669 megawatts of wind energy – represents an important and growing part of our power supply portfolio.
Great River Energy has surpassed state environmental goals years ahead of schedule, and has plans to achieve future emissions targets early. We have done this while maintaining our strong commitment to provide our member-owners with affordable, reliable and resilient power.
