News
From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
Southern Minnesota cooperatives celebrate 10 Years of landmark acquisition
July 31 marks the 10-year anniversary of the successful acquisition of Alliant Energy’s Minnesota service territory by Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC). The $127 million deal, completed...
Summer Reliability Report for Minnesota and region shows “elevated risk of supply shortfalls” during heat waves or abnormal weather
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is drawing attention to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which warns of an “elevated risk of operating...
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...
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...
Former 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...
Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance (MNEA) Calls for End to Nuclear Moratorium to Secure Clean Energy Future
A diverse coalition of Minnesota businesses, utilities, labor unions, and environmental advocates is calling on state lawmakers to lift Minnesota’s 30-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power...