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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
Energy experts warn electric grid may not be ready for a severe winter
A new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) stresses the need to improve the reliability of North America’s power grid. The report assessed the amount of generation...
New study reveals Minnesota electric cooperatives contribute nearly $20 billion to the state’s economy
(MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – A newly released economic impact analysis reveals the substantial contributions electric cooperatives make to Minnesota's economy. Between 2018 and 2022, electric cooperatives...
Minnesota coalition not included in $3.5 billion first round of grid resiliency funding
On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced the recipients of more than $3.5 billion in funding to improve the nation’s electric grid as part of the federal Grid Resilience and Innovation...
MREA delegation talks reliability and affordability to legislators
In late September, MREA staff led a delegation to Washington D.C. to visit with senators and representatives. The Minnesota group, made up of board members, CEOs and other co-op staff, joined...
Energy Issues Summit brings industry leaders together for learning
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association hosted its annual Energy Issues Summit in Bloomington, Aug. 9 and 10. The annual event brings together energy personnel to discuss and learn about the latest...
MREA’S Legislator of the Year Nick Frentz
On Wednesday, August 9, the Minnesota Rural Electric Association named Senator Nick Frentz of North Mankato as our 2023 Legislator of the Year. First elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, this is...
$20,250 awarded to local organizations by Lake Region Electric Cooperative
PELICAN RAPIDS, MN—Funded by the contributions of Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) generous members, the...
Minnesota coalition not included in $3.5 billion first round of grid resiliency funding
On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced the recipients of more than $3.5 billion in funding to improve the...
2023 Jay York Scholarships awarded
The Jay A. York Scholarship was established in recognition of the first Minnesotan to head the National Rural Electric...