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A Growing Momentum for Nuclear Energy

In 2023, the state of Minnesota passed legislation that all electricity used in the state would come from 100% carbon free resources by 2040. As the state takes strides toward meeting this ambitious carbon-free goal, we are seeing a growing enthusiasm for nuclear...

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Name: Linc Martin Email: lmartin@atomicdata.com Electric Cooperative Name: Test Coop Address: 250 S marquette minneapolis mn 55401 Project Information: test project test proposal description Bidding: From: 12/03/2025 To: 12/05/2025 Equipment Requirements: test specs...

Energy Issues Summit brings industry leaders together for learning

by Joe Miller | Aug 17, 2023

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 issues, strategies, technologies and more in the electric industry....

MREA’S Legislator of the Year Nick Frentz

by Ryan Johnson | Aug 11, 2023

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 Senator Frentz’s first time receiving the prestigious award, now in...

Minnesota Power, Great River Energy advance joint 345-kV transmission line project with application for Certificate of Need, Route Permit

by Ryan Johnson | Aug 4, 2023

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy today are filing an application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to build a high-voltage transmission line to bolster electric reliability in northern and central...