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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
MREA secures funding through State Competitiveness Fund
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) recently signed a contract securing $290,000 of funding through the Minnesota State Competitiveness Fund. The Minnesota legislature made the funding...
Rural electric cooperative leaders gather at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s 83rd annual meeting
(MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) held its 83rd annual meeting with the theme “Powering Tomorrow Together” at the St. Paul River Centre in late March. In his...
What can we expect from the legislature in 2024?
The 2024 legislative session starts on February 12. With a two-year budget enacted last session, no bills need to be passed this year to keep the state government operating. However, there is a...
Powering Economic Development in Communities Nationwide
For nearly a century, electric cooperatives have been essential to the economic vitality and overall quality of life in communities nationwide. America's electric cooperatives made modern living in...
Energy experts warn electric grid may not be ready for a severe winter
A new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) stresses the need to improve the reliability of North America’s power grid. The report assessed the amount of generation...
New study reveals Minnesota electric cooperatives contribute nearly $20 billion to the state’s economy
(MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – A newly released economic impact analysis reveals the substantial contributions electric cooperatives make to Minnesota's economy. Between 2018 and 2022, electric cooperatives...
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...
Minnesota Rural Electric Association raises record amount for burn centers at golf benefit
The 19th Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament, hosted by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), raised a...
Cooperative lineworkers to help electrify Guatemalan villages
The five Toyota four-wheel drive Hilux pickup trucks carried 14 lineworkers, four translators, tools and equipment for...