News
From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
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...
Minnesota Rural Electric Association Charity Golf Tournament raises record amount for Minnesota burn centers
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association Burn Center Golf Tournament raised a record-setting $62,823 for Minnesota’s three specialty burn centers. The charity event, which is held annually, took...
Minnesota Rural Electric Association applauds historic broadband investments
MAPLE GROVE, MN – This week the Walz Administration announced $67 million in state grants to expand broadband access across Minnesota with millions of dollars being rewarded to electric cooperatives...
2023 legislative session will impact every Minnesotan who uses electricity
The 2023 legislative session, which began in January and concluded on May 22, was one of the most consequential in history for Minnesota’s 1.7 million cooperative members. Record investments, key...
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...
New ERA Funding Statement
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is a nonprofit trade association representing Minnesota’s electric...
Inequity in costs from home solar systems discussed at Energy Issues Summit
Minnesota’s net metering policy needs reform, energy experts said this week at the Minnesota Rural Electric...