by Ryan Johnson | Dec 9, 2025 | Advocacy
A Growing Momentum for Nuclear Energy In 2023, the state of Minnesota passed legislation that all electricity used in the state would come from 100% carbon free resources by 2040. As the state takes strides toward meeting this ambitious carbon-free goal, we are seeing...
by Ryan Johnson | Oct 31, 2025 | Advocacy
Nuclear Forum Explores Role in Achieving Minnesota’s Clean Energy Goals Minnesota’s ambitious carbon-free energy goals are not feasible without embracing nuclear energy, according to participants at a recent nuclear forum. The forum was held by the...
by Ryan Johnson | Oct 6, 2025 | Advocacy
Nuclear Power: Facts and Myths When people think about nuclear power, they often picture Homer Simpson dozing off in a control room or Montgomery Burns scheming to cut corners for profit. Pop culture has shaped that image — but it couldn’t be further from modern...
by Ryan Johnson | Dec 17, 2024 | Advocacy, Press Releases
Statement on Angie Craig selected as Ranking Ag Committee member A statement from Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, regarding Angie Craig: “We congratulate Representative Craig for being named as the ranking Democrat member of the House...
by Ryan Johnson | Sep 18, 2024 | Advocacy
MREA’S ENERGY ISSUES SUMMIT TACKLES CHALLENGES OF ENERGY TRANSITION & INNOVATION The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) hosted its annual Energy Issues Summit on August 7-8 in Bloomington, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and cooperative...
by Ryan Johnson | Sep 18, 2024 | Advocacy
Reforming Residential Solar Rates: Ensuring a Sustainable, Equitable and Modern Energy Future for Minnesota As new technologies and the transition to cleaner resources rapidly change our electric grid, some of Minnesota’s energy policies, including our antiquated net...
