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Minnesotans encouraged to “thank a lineworker” this April

This April, the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), in partnership with electric cooperatives across the state, is proud to recognize the essential work of Minnesota’s lineworkers — those dedicated professionals who ensure our homes, schools and businesses...

MREA seeks sustainable solar reform at the Capitol this session

The Minnesota Rural Electric Association, along with Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, celebrates the inclusion of solar reform legislation in the Senate energy budget bill, sponsored by Senator Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato). The proposed bill seeks to update...

2023 Miss America discusses benefits of nuclear energy at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s 84th annual meeting

Keynote speaker Grace Stanke, nuclear engineer and 2023 Miss America, spoke about nuclear energy being a misunderstood resource at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s (MREA) 84th annual meeting with the theme “Energizing Connections, Empowering Communities.”...

Grassroots Efforts Help Improve 100% Carbon-Free Bill

by Ryan Johnson | Feb 8, 2023

At Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, our priority is to provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity. With that goal in mind, I want to provide an update on significant legislation that Governor Walz signed into law on Tuesday. The legislation calls for...

Take Action – Make Your Voice Heard Through Voices For Cooperative Power (VCP)

by Ryan Johnson | Jan 20, 2023

This month, the Minnesota Legislature proposed legislation to transition all electricity sold in the state to be 100% carbon-free by 2040. SF 4 poses a significant threat to electric reliability and affordability for communities across Minnesota. We need your help to...

Carbon-free Energy Proposal Needs Safeguards for Cost, Reliability

by | Jan 12, 2023

On January 5, the Minnesota Legislature proposed a bill to transition all electricity sold in the state to be carbon-free by 2040. The bill must consider potential impacts to the reliability and affordability of the essential electric service provided by Minnesota...