Cooperative News
Highlighting the latest news and information from Minnesota's rural electric cooperatives
Carbon capture milestone reached at Dakota Gas
20-year effort improves environment, generates revenue Bismarck, N.D. – The Great Plains Synfuels Plant in North Dakota has now captured 40 million metric tons of CO2, a milestone in the synthetic...
Howard Lake Substation Rebuilt
Rockford, MN (December 9, 2020) — Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Howard Lake substation after a five-month project to rebuild and improve...
Two new VPs at East Central Energy
East Central Energy (ECE) has recently filled two Vice President positions. Both are part of an executive team that reports directly to the President/CEO. Please join us in welcoming Andy Olson and...
LCP members to benefit from $3.9 million credit retirement in December
Cohasset, Minn. – Lake Country Power members will see a credit printed on their December billing statement this month after Lake Country Power’s board of directors authorized a retirement of $3.9...
Lake Country Power Names Bakk General Manager
Cohasset, Minn. – Lake Country Power's Board of Directors recently named Mark Bakk general manager of the 43,000-member rural electric cooperative serving northeastern Minnesota. Bakk will be...
Federated members help fund local projects with Operation Round Up
(Jackson, MN) -- The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recognized local organizations receiving $27,090 through Operation Round Up. These donations occur due to monthly contributions by...