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Great River Energy of Maple Grove, Minnesota, is the second largest wholesale electric power supplier in the state and the fifth largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative in the U.S. in terms of assets. We provide wholesale power to 28 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Those member cooperatives distribute electricity to approximately 600,000 homes, businesses and farms.

Great River Energy is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative.

 

General Information

As a G&T, Great River Energy both generates electricity at power plants and transmits that electricity across high voltage transmission lines.

Financial

Great River Energy is an electric cooperative, or private not-for-profit electric utility business. We are owned by our member cooperatives, which established Great River Energy to provide them at-cost electric service.

Wholesale Power

Great River Energy is a wholesale electric power supplier; our 28 member cooperatives provide electricity to retail customers, such as homeowners, businesses and farms.

Services

Part of Great River Energy's success stems from its ability to provide a variety of services to its member cooperatives and other customers.

Energy-Efficient Buildings

Our new headquarters is one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable buildings in the country. It is part of our promise to practice, as well as promote, energy conservation in Minnesota.