What We Do - Great River Energy

What we do
Powering the future, today

We’ve been collectively dreaming about the future, while actively working to shape it. Our sights and our plans are always set on what’s ahead in order to provide our member-owners with power that meets their needs, today and every day.

Our power supply

AFFORDABLE

Dedicated to keeping rates steady. We plan ahead so our members don’t have to pay the price.

RELIABLE

Proud to provide you with uninterrupted service 99.99% of the time.

CLEANER

Committed to de-carbonizing our
power supply so our communities
can thrive for generations.

Power where and when you need it

We’re the second largest electric power supplier in Minnesota and one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the country. Our strong foundation means we can deliver electricity exactly where you need it, the moment when you need it.

5,100

miles of transmission line

3,500

megawatts of generation capability

100+

substations for transmission
Transmission and delivery

Legislative and regulatory activity

We closely follow all industry activity, plus work with associations and stakeholder groups at both federal and state levels. See position statements, current regulations and more.

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Building a great place for businesses

Invested in our communities. We provide and connect businesses with important resources they need to succeed.

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Who we are

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