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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
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...
Minnesota coalition not included in $3.5 billion first round of grid resiliency funding
On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced the recipients of more than $3.5 billion in funding to improve the nation’s electric grid as part of the federal Grid Resilience and Innovation...
MREA delegation talks reliability and affordability to legislators
In late September, MREA staff led a delegation to Washington D.C. to visit with senators and representatives. The Minnesota group, made up of board members, CEOs and other co-op staff, joined...
Energy Issues Summit brings industry leaders together for learning
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...
Reforming Residential Solar Rates: Ensuring a Sustainable, Equitable and Modern Energy Future for Minnesota
As new technologies and the transition to cleaner resources rapidly change our electric grid, some of Minnesota’s energy policies, including our antiquated net metering laws, remain ineffective. Minnesota's net metering policy allows residents and businesses with...
New ERA Funding Statement
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is a nonprofit trade association representing Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, which serve over 1.7 million people. Some member cooperatives have applied for New ERA funding to help cover costs associated with the...
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 Association’s (MREA) Energy Issues Summit, Aug. 7-8. The annual summit brings together industry experts to learn about current issues, discover cutting-edge...