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Nuclear Forum Explores Role in Achieving Minnesota’s Clean Energy Goals

Minnesota's ambitious carbon-free energy goals are not feasible without embracing nuclear energy, according to participants at a recent nuclear forum. The forum was held by the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance, a coalition of over 40 organizations aiming to repeal...

BENCO Electric Cooperative Announces New CEO

After a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of BENCO Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the selection of Chance R. Briscoe as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Briscoe brings approximately 20 years of electric utility...

Submit your hero: Minnesota’s electric cooperatives to honor local heroes

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make your community a better place? Maybe they’ve poured their time and energy into helping a local nonprofit thrive, assisted those in need or spearheaded a community project that has made life better for everyone. Now...
Great River Energy moves on renewable energy transition

Great River Energy moves on renewable energy transition

$882 million wind development nearly completes cooperative’s plans for renewable transition Maple Grove, MN –With long-term agreements to purchase the output from four large wind energy projects, Great River Energy has secured energy resources to transition to a...

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Carbon capture milestone reached at Dakota Gas

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 natural gas production facilities’ 20-year effort to lower the impacts...

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