by | Sep 9, 2021 | Member Co-op News
Mike Bull is joining the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs from the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), where he developed, evaluated, and communicated effective clean energy policies. “Mike is an...
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...