by | May 26, 2021 | Member Co-op News
On May 25, Governor Walz signed into law the Energy Conservation & Optimization (ECO) Act. This landmark bipartisan energy legislation will strengthen Minnesota’s energy conservation efforts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offer consumers more opportunities...
by | May 19, 2021 | Member Co-op News
Bill will reduce consumers’ total energy bills and provide better tools for reducing emissions (MAPLE GROVE, MINN.) – The Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act, a bill many years in the making, passed the legislature Monday with a decisive bipartisan vote of...
by | Apr 29, 2021 | Member Co-op News
Electric cooperative leaders outline needed financing reform and statewide broadband access (MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – About 50 leaders from Minnesota’s electric cooperatives recently participated in virtual meetings with the state’s congressional delegation to outline...
by | Apr 29, 2021 | Member Co-op News
(Jackson, MN) — The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recognized local organizations receiving $35,437 through Operation Round Up. These donations occur due to monthly contributions by participating Federated members. 29 groups received money in this 53rd...
by | Apr 15, 2021 | Member Co-op News
(JACKSON) —Federated Rural Electric in Jackson, your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, will sponsor a Covid-safe clean-up day at Kilen Wood State Park, north of Lakefield. A tentative spring clean-up day is set for Saturday, May 1, when electric cooperative...
by | Apr 7, 2021 | Member Co-op News
Minnesota News Network’s Scott Peterson of the Minnesota Matters program interviewed Brian Krambeer, CEO of MiEnergy Cooperative about rural broadband. Hear the interview at the 8:45 mark.