Great River Energy | More than a power company

More than a power company

Great River Energy is a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative serving 26 member-owner distribution cooperatives and customers. Together, our systems provide reliable, cleaner electricity while maintaining affordable rates for 1.7 million people.

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Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy propose 765 kV transmission line project with application for Certificate of Need
Feb 03, 2026

Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) proposed a series of new electric transmission lines today that will help deliver continued reliable electricity for energy consumers

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3 utilities file for Certificate of Need for MR-C transmission project to strengthen regional electric grid
Jan 30, 2026

Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company and Great River Energy today filed an application for a Certificate of Need from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build a high-voltage

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Energy providers to meet growing electricity needs by adding to key Upper Midwest transmission line
Jan 27, 2026

Second circuit of Fargo to Alexandria project to be added to existing infrastructure along I-94 A proposed power line expansion along Interstate 94 from North Dakota to central Minnesota will

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Great River Energy invites public to January town halls on future energy plans 
Jan 13, 2026

Jan. 21 update regarding Mankato town hall: Due to the weather, tonight’s IRP town hall hosted by Great River Energy in Mankato has been postponed. The event will now take place, Wednesday,

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