by Ryan Johnson | Apr 5, 2023 | MREA News Articles for Members' Newsletters, Press Releases
BECKER, MN – On Tuesday, Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) CEO Darrick Moe participated in a roundtable energy discussion hosted by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Delano) on the urgent need for environmental permitting reform. MREA CEO Darrick Moe released the following...
by Ryan Johnson | Mar 3, 2023 | Press Releases
(MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – The Minnesota Rural Electric Association held its 82nd annual meeting with the theme “Cooperatively Powered” at the St. Paul River Centre in February. Governor Walz spoke during a portion of the business meeting. He spoke about the newly passed...
by Ryan Johnson | Feb 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
I want to take this opportunity to provide comments on behalf of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the members we serve across Minnesota regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill (PFML), SF 2/HF 2. MREA and electric cooperatives across Minnesota...
by Ryan Johnson | Feb 8, 2023 | Advocacy
At Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, our priority is to provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity. With that goal in mind, I want to provide an update on significant legislation that Governor Walz signed into law on Tuesday. The legislation calls for...
by Ryan Johnson | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
This month, the Minnesota Legislature proposed legislation to transition all electricity sold in the state to be 100% carbon-free by 2040. SF 4 poses a significant threat to electric reliability and affordability for communities across Minnesota. We need your help to...
