A cross-country route that allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to travel from coast to coast using the largest open DC fast-charging network in the United States is now complete. The route is part of Electrify America’s $2 billion investment into charging infrastructure, education and access. It travels along Interstates 15 and 70, spanning 11 states […]
America’s farmers have worked for generations in fields across the country. They have seen firsthand how farming equipment has improved over the decades to increase efficiency and to feed an ever-growing population. A major change is the trend of switching fossil fuel-powered farming equipment toward electric models. This trend builds on the idea of beneficial […]
The East Central Energy (ECE) board of directors has selected Justin Jahnz as the cooperative’s next president/CEO. Jahnz currently serves as ECE’s manager of energy services and strategic projects. He begins his new duties this month and fully transitions into his new role when current President/CEO Steve Shurts retires in August. Jahnz will be the […]
“Member Moment” highlights one of Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives and how it uniquely demonstrates what it means to be a cooperative. It’s not often a cooperative can say its name describes exactly what it does and who it largely serves, but Agralite Electric Cooperative fits that bill. The Benson, Minnesota-based electric co-op held a […]
As the business district near Underwood, North Dakota, expanded along a highway, a growing stream of cars and trucks mixed with cyclists and pedestrians on a frontage road. A recent Great River Energy concrete donation resulted in a new multi-purpose recreation trail and a safe path for biking and walking. The project came about as […]